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We may have just flipped our calendars to May, but we’re already looking forward to June! Join us on June 19, 2018, for the annual AIAG Supply Chain Summit at Laurel Manor, in Livonia, Michigan.

These are uncertain times for the North American Automotive Industry. On his first day of office, President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Ottawa and Mexico City to renegotiate the 24 year old NAFTA. After 1½ years and several rounds of negotiations, negotiators appear to be approaching the finish line. 

Registration is still open for the 2018 Conflict Minerals Industry Briefing on June 12. One of AIAG’s most popular events, this year’s program is designed to offer the information new professionals need and to advance the knowledge of those experienced in conflict minerals reporting.

Early registration is available until July 26 for the 2018 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference is scheduled for September 26–27, 2018, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Want to hear the latest on CAMDS reporting and Conflict Minerals? Need to better understand the changes in IMDS 11.1, and what’s coming in version 12.0? Interested in updates on global regulations like GADSL and GLAPS? Join AIAG September 26-27 for the 2018 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference, where we will discuss these topics and more! Take advantage of early bird pricing by clicking here to complete the registration process today.

This year's Corporate Responsibility Summit on April 18-19 explores the role that the automotive industry plays in the areas of social and environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain — specifically focused on optimization and risk mitigation.

Conflict Minerals Reporting remains a topic of discussion for those addressing corporate compliance, both nationally and internationally. Potential changes to U.S. legislation, new European directives, and increasing customer requirements demand that you stay informed.

This popular AIAG event will sell out quickly, so save the date to your calendar and sign up quickly when registration opens. Watch for early-bird registration beginning in mid-April.

This year’s IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference addresses those questions and many more, with a focus on the evolution of the International Material Data System (IMDS), and the specific reasons we use this global reporting tool. A member of the IMDS Steering Committee will be onsite to share further information on new enhancements for IMDS.

Thomas Crawford, regional data chief for Honda North America, is encouraging automotive industry suppliers and service providers to look at a list of intellectual property security requirements that OEMs have been working on and provide feedback on what should be focused and strengthened.