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Break Down Barriers. Build the Future. Catena-X Comes to Detroit.

Written by AIAG | Jan 28, 2026 8:00:54 PM

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.

Catena-X is gaining momentum because the industry needs a more consistent way to connect critical information across tiers, without losing appropriate control. When data stays trapped in handoffs, spreadsheets, portals, and one-off formats, teams absorb the cost through delays, rework, expedite activity, and slower response when issues surface.

Catena-X is an open, secure, standardized data ecosystem for the automotive value chain. The goal is shared visibility OEMs, suppliers, and service providers can use across Quality, Supply Chain, and Corporate Responsibility, built on common standards and clear rules for participation. That includes the practical questions teams need answered before they move: What data is needed for a use case? Who can access it? How do we define boundaries? How do we align internal stakeholders so participation is intentional and governed?

On May 21, 2026, AIAG brings the industry together in Detroit for the AIAG North American Catena-X Conference at Elevate at One Campus Martius, 1000 Woodward Ave. In AIAG’s neutral, legally safe forum, this one-day, in-person event is designed to turn interest into action with requirements context, high-impact use cases, and readiness support that teams can put to work. You will hear cross-tier perspectives, including OEM and supplier viewpoints, on what it takes to scale data collaboration in North America.

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
  • Use cases that make data collaboration practical, with clear links to real work across Quality, Supply Chain, and Corporate Responsibility
  • A readiness path, including the AIAG Readiness Booster Program
  • Practical governance questions and decision points to guide participation with appropriate control
  • Cross-tier connections that strengthen alignment across the value chain, including OEM and supplier collaboration

Register now.

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