--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | AIAG (2) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (2) --- [![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/) ## AIAG ### Recent Posts ## [Gain Momentum with March Quality Training at AIAG](https://blog.aiag.org/gain-momentum-with-march-quality-training-at-aiag?hsLang=en-us) Feb 12, 2026 [![New Skills](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/new%20skills%20training%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/gain-momentum-with-march-quality-training-at-aiag?hsLang=en-us) Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or advancing specific qualifications, our March training schedule is designed to support consistent, job-relevant improvements across the automotive supply chain. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/gain-momentum-with-march-quality-training-at-aiag?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Call for Speakers: Shape the Future at the 2026 AIAG Quality Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/call-for-speakers-shape-the-future-at-the-2026-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Feb 11, 2026 [![Quality Summit Call for Speakers](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/2026%20Quality%20Summit%20Call%20for%20Speakers%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/call-for-speakers-shape-the-future-at-the-2026-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 AIAG Quality Summit, taking place September 23–24, 2026. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/call-for-speakers-shape-the-future-at-the-2026-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Welcomes Steve Povenz as Vice President of Quality](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-steve-povenz-as-vice-president-of-quality?hsLang=en-us) Jan 28, 2026 [![Steve Povenz](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Welcome%20Steve%20Povenz%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-steve-povenz-as-vice-president-of-quality?hsLang=en-us) AIAG is pleased to announce that Steve Povenz has joined the organization as Vice President of Quality, effective Monday, January 26. Steve’s appointment further strengthens AIAG’s commitment to advancing quality excellence across the automotive industry. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-steve-povenz-as-vice-president-of-quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Break Down Barriers. Build the Future. Catena-X Comes to Detroit.](https://blog.aiag.org/break-down-barriers.-build-the-future.-catena-x-comes-to-detroit?hsLang=en-us) Jan 28, 2026 [![Catena-X Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Catena-X%20Conference%20Blog%203.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/break-down-barriers.-build-the-future.-catena-x-comes-to-detroit?hsLang=en-us) Join AIAG on May 21 for the in-person North American Catena-X conference where data collaboration becomes practical, with governance, control, and next steps in focus. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/break-down-barriers.-build-the-future.-catena-x-comes-to-detroit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Invest in Your Professional Growth with Our 2026 Supply Chain Program](https://blog.aiag.org/invest-in-your-professional-growth-with-our-2026-supply-chain-program?hsLang=en-us) Jan 28, 2026 [![Automotive Supply Chain Immersion Program](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Automotive%20Supply%20Chain%20Immersion%20Program%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/invest-in-your-professional-growth-with-our-2026-supply-chain-program?hsLang=en-us) Make 2026 the year you invest in your professional growth — and earn valuable continuing education credits — with our [Automotive Supply Chain Immersion Program.](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/learning-pathways/automotive-supply-chain-immersion-program) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/invest-in-your-professional-growth-with-our-2026-supply-chain-program?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Upcoming Webinar: “Circularity in Europe: Answers to Your Questions”](https://blog.aiag.org/upcoming-webinar-circularity-in-europe-answers-to-your-questions?hsLang=en-us) Jan 21, 2026 [![Circularity in Europe Webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Circularity%20in%20Europe%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/upcoming-webinar-circularity-in-europe-answers-to-your-questions?hsLang=en-us) Save the date for AIAG's exclusive live webinar [**“Circularity in Europe: Answers to Your Questions”**](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/webinars/details/E26CIRC) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. February 3, 2026. Don't miss this complimentary presentation by Timo Unger, senior manager at Hyundai Europe. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/upcoming-webinar-circularity-in-europe-answers-to-your-questions?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ["AIAG Workgroup Updates": 2025 IMDS Conference Session Recap](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-workgroup-updates-2025-imds-conference-session-recap?hsLang=en-us) Jan 21, 2026 [![Update](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/update%20keyboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-workgroup-updates-2025-imds-conference-session-recap?hsLang=en-us) *This is part of AIAG's series recapping sessions from the 2025 IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.* What’s happening with AIAG’s Chemical Management and Reporting (OHCL) working groups and projects? During the session “Workgroup Updates” at the 2025 IMDS Conference, representatives from each group or project shared the latest overview. Here’s a recap. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-workgroup-updates-2025-imds-conference-session-recap?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Streamline Steel Sourcing with the New AIAG CQI-32 Bar Steel System Questionnaire](https://blog.aiag.org/streamline-steel-sourcing-with-the-new-aiag-cqi-32-bar-steel-system-questionnaire?hsLang=en-us) Jan 15, 2026 [![CQI-32](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Bar%20Steel%20CQI-32%20Blog%20(500%20x%20280%20px).png)](https://blog.aiag.org/streamline-steel-sourcing-with-the-new-aiag-cqi-32-bar-steel-system-questionnaire?hsLang=en-us) **Standardize bar steel system assessments and accelerate sourcing decisions with the new [AIAG CQI-32 Bar Steel System Questionnaire.](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/manuals/details/CQI-32)** [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/streamline-steel-sourcing-with-the-new-aiag-cqi-32-bar-steel-system-questionnaire?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Build Practical Knowledge with AIAG’s February Training Courses](https://blog.aiag.org/build-practical-knowledge-with-aiags-february-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) Jan 15, 2026 [![Training and Development](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Training%20and%20Development%20on%20the%20Mechanism%20of%20Metal%20Gears.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/build-practical-knowledge-with-aiags-february-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) Ready to start working toward annual training goals? February is the perfect time to deepen your knowledge of core automotive quality processes and compliance requirements — and how they’re applied in everyday practice. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/build-practical-knowledge-with-aiags-february-training-courses?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Identify and Bridge Core Tools Knowledge Gaps with CTSA](https://blog.aiag.org/identify-and-bridge-core-tools-knowledge-gaps-with-ctsa?hsLang=en-us) Jan 15, 2026 [![self assessment](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/assessment%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/identify-and-bridge-core-tools-knowledge-gaps-with-ctsa?hsLang=en-us) Looking for a practical way to identify Core Tools knowledge gaps and track progress over time? Our **[Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/assessments/details/ELCTSA)** helps professionals and their organizations assess current knowledge and focus improvement efforts where they matter most. 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