New to IMDS Conference for 2024: Training Day 3

Have you heard? AIAG has added a third day to the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance, & Sustainability Conference for 2024 that offers optional in-person training.

Registration is now open for the conference, which will take place October 15–17, 2024, at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan. The theme is "The Role of IMDS in Corporate Responsibility Due Diligence." Separate pricing and registration for the Day 3 training are required and are now available here.

On Day 3, Oct. 17, you’ll be able to choose from three in-person training sessions that each take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Laurel Manor:

• Developing and Delivering PCFs Across the Automotive Supply Chain: Understand and interpret Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), gathering and analyzing PCF data, and developing actionable reduction strategies using the Catena-X standards. Hear testimonials from productive use.
• IMDS Data Wizardry: Unlock Your Full Potential (for both basic and advanced users): Learn how to improve Data Quality in IMDS. Learn how to complete specific functions within IMDS such as Chemistry Manager, Recyclate, Where Used Analysis, PCF Fields, 8.X and more.
• EU Battery Passport/Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) & Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Requirements and More: Learn more about the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Carbon Boarder Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM), and likely impacts upon the global automotive supply chain.

Be sure to take advantage of this valuable, in-person only training opportunity at the conference. Days 1 and 2 will still offer a virtual option. While all attendees will benefit from live presentations on the first two days, in-person attendees will also have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and peers, discuss the latest innovations with event sponsors and exhibitors, engage in "Table Talk" on trending topics during lunch, and of course participate in our end-of-event networking reception.

On Days 1 and 2, you’ll hear detailed presentations on Product Carbon Footprint and its connection to Data Quality, Electronic Reporting in IMDS, the EU Battery Passport, and more, including:

• Life Cycle Assessments
• Mandatory Chemistry Manager Reporting
• IMDS Version 14.3 and 14.4 Updates (Along with What's Coming Next in Version 15.0)
• In-Depth Information on TSCA and PFAS
• Updates from the IMDS Steering Committee on ELV, REACH, and Other EU Legislation, Along with Potential Future Releases for IMDS

Please note the new hotel block location at the Marriott Courtyard Livonia. This hotel is a few miles from the venue and will have a free shuttle to transport you to and from the venue on October 15 and to the venue on October 16.

Sponsorship spots are still available. Learn more about the benefits and fill out the form to apply here (find the form under "Additional Details"). Plus, view the confirmed exhibitors here.

Whether you're new to IMDS, an experienced user, or somewhere in between, this year's event is for you. Register for the conference here and for the optional Day 3 training here. Secure the best price; the conference’s early registration cutoff is August 15.