--- title: "AIAG Catena-X North America Conference: Break Down Barriers. Build the Future." description: Join us at the AIAG Catena-X North America Conference on May 21, 2026, in Detroit to explore data-driven solutions for Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability collaboration. image: https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Catena-X%20Conference%20Blog%203.png --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) [< Back to Blog Listings](https://blog.aiag.org/) # AIAG Catena-X North America Conference: Break Down Barriers. Build the Future. by [AIAG](https://blog.aiag.org/author/aiag) | Feb 12, 2026 ![Catena-X Conference Blog 3](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/Catena-X%20Conference%20Blog%203.png?width=500&height=280&name=Catena-X%20Conference%20Blog%203.png) When critical information stays trapped in handoffs, spreadsheets, portals, and one-off formats, the cost shows up in delays, rework, expedite activity, and slower response when issues surface. The industry is moving toward more consistent, governed approaches that support shared visibility, while maintaining appropriate control. Catena-X is an open, secure, standardized data ecosystem for the automotive value chain. It is designed to enable trusted, cross-tier data collaboration across priority areas such as Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability. Because Catena-X is still new for many organizations, teams often begin with practical evaluation questions: What are the requirements for specific use cases? What data is needed? Who can access it? What governance decisions define boundaries, approvals, and internal ownership so participation is intentional and controlled? On May 21, 2026, join AIAG North America’s official Catena-X Hub at Elevate in Detroit for the [AIAG Catena-X North American Conference](https://www.aiag.org/events/aiag-na-catena-x-conference). Theme: Break Down Barriers. Build the Future. This one-day, in-person event brings together OEMs, suppliers, and service providers to connect and collaborate in AIAG’s neutral, legally safe forum. The agenda is designed around high-impact use cases selected by AIAG Core and SME teams, requirements context and next steps for North America, and hands-on readiness support through the AIAG Readiness Booster Program, including practical training and certification pathways. Early-bird pricing through April 23, 2026: $200 for members $250 for non-members Regular pricing: $275 for members $325 for non-members What you will take back: - Requirements clarity and what is next for Catena-X in North America - High-impact use cases tied to real work across Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability - Practical governance questions and decision points to guide participation with appropriate control - Hands-on readiness guidance, including the AIAG Readiness Booster Program for onboarding, training, and certification - Cross-tier connections that strengthen alignment across the value chain, no matter your tier or digital starting point Register now: https://www.aiag.org/events/aiag-na-catena-x-conference Event details: May 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM ET | In person Elevate at One Campus Martius | 1000 Woodward Ave | Detroit, MI [Register to join us is May. ](https://www.aiag.org/events/aiag-na-catena-x-conference) [![BLOG EN ESPAÑOL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345) --- ### Search Blog By Category - [Corporate Responsibility (284)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/corporate-responsibility) - [CTPAT/AEO (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/ctpat-aeo) - [CTS (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cts) - [Customs & Trade (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/customs-trade) - [Cybersecurity (12)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cybersecurity) - [Environmental Sustainability (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/environmental-sustainability) - [ESG (9)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/esg) - [Events (163)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/events) - [Finished Vehicle Logistics (3)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/finished-vehicle-logistics) - [Forced Labor/Human Rights (19)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/forced-labor-human-rights) - [Future Automotive Experts (FAE) (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/future-automotive-experts-fae) - [German Due Diligence Act (1)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/german-due-diligence-act) - [IATF 16949 (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/iatf-16949) - [Membership & Volunteering (14)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/membership-volunteering) - [MMOG/LE (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/mmog-le) - [News (286)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/news) - [Quality (395)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality) - [Quality Core Tools (31)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality-core-tools) - [Special Process Assessments (CQI's) (10)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/special-process-assessments-cqis) - [Supply Chain Management (420)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supply-chain-management) - [SupplySafe (5)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supplysafe) - [Training (125)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/training) - [USMCA (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/usmca) - [Warranty Management (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/warranty-management) - [All Posts](https://blog.aiag.org/) --- [![JOIN AIAG TODAY!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1066259640/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![Quantcast](//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-F7QHy7b3cbvyb\.gif?labels=_fp.event.Default;) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "AIAG", "url" : "https://blog.aiag.org/author/aiag" }, "dateModified" : "2026-02-12T14:03:11.371Z", "datePublished" : "2026-02-12T14:03:11.000Z", "headline" : "AIAG Catena-X North America Conference: Break Down Barriers. 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