This month marked the successful conclusion of the Automotive Trade Compliance Masterclass — a first-of-its-kind program brought by AIAG and TCEPro to advance trade compliance expertise across the automotive industry.
Hosted at AIAG Headquarters in the Detroit area, the program brought together a close-knit community of Customs & Trade professionals united by a shared commitment to excellence and collaboration. Over several months, participants explored every dimension of trade compliance — Leadership, Processes, Technology, and Rules — culminating in a final session focused on Digital Transformation.
From the human side of change management and agile practices like Scrum, to the digitization of documents, data integration, and even the adoption of AI agents, participants gained practical insights into how technology can empower, not replace, the people driving compliance forward.
As one of the program’s key takeaways, attendees learned how AI can serve as a vertical capability that connects horizontal management processes — anchored by strong data stewardship and human intelligence.
Together with our partners at TCEPro, AIAG extends sincere thanks to the speakers, instructors, and participants who made this inaugural masterclass such a success. What we’ve delivered together reflects the future of trade compliance: collaborative, data-driven, human-centered, and AI-empowered.
Looking ahead to 2026, AIAG and TCEPro are already planning the next Automotive Trade Compliance Masterclass — featuring new modules, expanded content, and continued opportunities for community engagement and professional growth.
Stay tuned for details and registration information in the months ahead.