COVESA All Member Meeting l October 28-29, 2026 | Novi, Michigan
Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel

Integrating Vehicle Data in Fleets, Commercial Vehicles, and Adjacent Industries

The global COVESA member community and non-members will gather in Novi, Michigan, on 28-29 October, 2026.

The event will be held at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, and the program will consist of one business track and two technical tracks each day. Social and networking opportunities include breaks, lunches and a 2-hour Demo Showcase and Reception on the evening of the October 28th during which members and non-members are encouraged to demonstrate their products, proofs of concepts, and discuss their company's offerings. More details on the showcase and other sponsorship opportunities can be found below.

COVESA has opened a call for participation (CFP) for the program tracks at the event. Details on the CFP can be found here.

The themes for the fall event include:

1.  Strategies for Connected Commercial & Fleet Vehicles

2.  Integrating Vehicle Data Into Adjacent Industries

3.  VSS/VDM and Artificial Intelligence for Connected Vehicles

4.  Integrating Connected Vehicles for Enhanced Mobility

5.  Emerging Topics and Trends That COVESA Should Consider

Prospective speakers are asked to download, complete, and return the session proposal template to Sue Schmitt at sschmitt@inventures.com no later than August 15, 2026. Please note that COVESA sessions are designed to educate, inform and inspire.  COVESA does not approve sessions that are primarily company or product marketing pitches. Please visit the wiki page today to learn more about important dates and proposal submission instructions. 

Within the guidelines of the Membership Benefit program, COVESA members are welcome to attend free of charge (though registration is required and discount codes are sent to the primary member representative). Non-members are welcome for a small fee.  

COVESA All Member Meeting Sponsorships

COVESA offers sponsorships to enhance your company's exposure and brand visibility. Sponsors enable attendees to enjoy a high-quality, distinctive conference experience, leading to increased attention, brand awareness, and opportunities for business building and networking during the event. 

COVESA Demonstration Showcase Opportunities

The COVESA AMM has a tradition of offering showcase sponsorships with excellent visibility and attendee interaction. Sponsors can present their technology innovations and services to all attendees, making it an ideal networking environment to connect with potential customers and partners. There are different sponsorship levels (Gold, Silver and Standard) with varying benefits based on the desired recognition for the company and brand. The costs for showcase sponsorships or standard demonstration tables are very affordable and provide your organization an amazing opportunity to network and do business with all in attendance. 

To learn more about sponsorships and secure a spot in the showcase, please contact Mike Nunnery at Marketing@COVESA.global.or 248-388-5692.  

You are a COVESA Member but don't know your discount code?

 If you need access to your member discount codes, check the info page and contact Sandra Lamboy at slamboy@inventures.com.

 

Attendee Passes


Registration Options (Members Use Your Discount Code)
Full Pass (2-day Ticket) - Includes Showcase Event
675.00 USD
One Day Ticket (Wednesday Only) - Includes Showcase Event
425.00 USD
One Day Ticket (Thursday Only)
425.00 USD
Showcase Only (Code Required for Complimentary Access)
50.00 USD

Agenda

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please take advantage of the early badge pick up in the Ballroom Foyer.
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Ballroom D
9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
St. Clair Topics may include VHAL, App Host, In-App Updates, Push Notifications, Entertainment or other topics the group is working on
Marquette Taking the next steps with your understanding of VSS.  Learn from the pros as they walk through some how-tos.  Get your questions answered and learn how to get involved.
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Marquette What is next for VSS and VDM? Where does the community want to go?
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
Grab a cup of coffee and a snack in the Ballroom Foyer while you mingle and network between sessions. It's the perfect blend of productivity and indulgence!
11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
St. Clair Connect Safety Group Status Update
12:50 PM - 2:10 PM
12:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Mackinac
2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
Marquette Commercial and Fleet Vehicle Expert Group - Community Update
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
It's been quite a day, but don't let that slow your momentum! Take a quick break with us in the Ballroom Foyer, grab a snack and a coffee, and recharge your energy. You've got this!
4:35 PM - 5:15 PM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ballroom A,B,C
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
Marquette The COVESA Central Data Service Playground (CDSP) Working Session
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Grab a cup of coffee and a snack while you mingle and network between sessions in the Ballroom Foyer. It's the perfect blend of productivity and indulgence!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Mackinac
3:00 PM
3:00 PM

Scheduled to Speak

Senior Research Engineer: Data Architecture, Connected Vehicle, Standards & Platforms
BMW
Ford Motor Company
Senior Associate in the Chief Innovation Office
Vonage
Director of North America
Scytales
Head of Productivity Services
Volvo Trucks North America
VP, Automotive Data Intelligence and AI
Upstream
Senior Manager
Goodyear
Product Cybersecurity Technical Fellow and NA Regulatory Lead
Stellantis
Founder & CEO
Smart Engineering and Development
Director Of Americas
rinf.tech
VP, Innovation & Connected Vehicle Services
Verra Mobility
Senior Director
PTC
Chris Goebel, VP Projects & Technology
Appsfactory
Research
BMW Group
Director of Automotive Business Development
Green Hills Software
Fellow,Automotive Systems Engineering
NXP Semiconductors
Executive and Strategic Advisor
Line Mobility
Research Engineer
BMW Group
Sr. Director, Vehicle Body Software
Ford
Global Head of Automotive Engineering
Wipro
System Architect and Principal Solution Architect
Real Time Innovations - RTI
CEO of Ropix Tech & COVESA Ambassador
Ropixtech
Director of Cross-Portfolio Growth & Strategic Alliances, North America
Elektrobit
Senior Software Architect
Bosch Nordic
CTO, Automotive & Mobility Industry
Microsoft
Managing Director
AutoMobility Advisors, LLC
VP of E/E Architecture R&D
BMW Group
Research Engineer
BMW Group
Senior Principal, Industry Solutions
MongoDB
Software Products Chief Architect
Harman
CEO
aicas
Senior Director of Strategic Business Development
Vonage
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | SDVERSE | EXPERT INPRODUCT MARKETING AND SALES LEADERSHIP
SDVerse
Executive Director
COVESA
Executive & Advisor | Techonomic Development | AI, Cyber, & Mobility Ecosystems
ASRG - Automotive Security Research Group
Project Manager, California DMV Program Lead
Digital Bazaar Inc.
CISSP | Security Leadership | Organizational Governance, Risk, and Compliance | Innovation and Scalability
Associate Partner IBM
Managing Director Mochanix
Mochanix
Product
Cox Automotive
Head of Product @ Appning by FORVIA
Forvia Appning
CTO
Smart Engineering and Development
Senior Director of Functional Safety
Analog Devices
Co-Founder & Executive Director
LIDAR Saving Lives Public Safety Coalition
Director of Product Management
Cosworth
President
Karma Automotive
Director of Global Technology Strategy
Ford Motor Company
Executive Director - Corporate Product Cybersecurity and Functional Safety, Cummins
Cummins Inc.
Managing Director Innovation Works & COVESA Ambassador
Innovation Works
Technical Business Development Manager
IAV Automotive Engineering
Director of Data Privacy, Security and Compliance
MOTER Technologies, Inc.
Senior Consulting Manager
SBD Automotive
Chief Expert Software and services at Systems Engineering Commercial Vehicle and Off-Road
Bosch
Community Director
COVESA
Senior Director of Trends & Technology Collaborations
Magna
Advisor in the Research and Technology function
Cummins
Solutions Engineer, Industry Solutions
MongoDB
Head of VxLabs, North America
VxLabs
Connectivity Standards Engineer
General Motors
Research Project Manager
BMW
Executive Director, Systems and Core Architecture
Ford Motor Company
Senior Solution Architect
Traton AB
Senior Staff Product Manager
Sonatus
Principal Software Engineer
General Motors
Product Management - SDV Infrastructure
Harman
COVESA Data Architecture and Infrastructure group lead (Renesas)
Renesas Electronics Corp.
Chief Analyst
Omdia
Director of Strategic Business Development
Verra Mobility
SDV Platform Chief
Ford Motor Company
Connectivity Standards Lead
Geotab
Director of Automotive
RTI
Chief Product Officer
Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS)
Executive Director
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia
Director of Product Cybersecurity Engineering
Cummins
Ph.D, Information Security Analyst
Hyundai Mobis
Senior Software Architect
Ford Motor Company
Realtime and Frameworks Team Lead
aicas
Senior Director of Community
Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
Cox Automotive
Automotive Practice Lead
Planisware
CEO
Vultara

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Hotel

Floor Plan

Location

Location: Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI 48375

Additional Information

Thank Our Event Sponsors




Sponsorship Prospectus

Sponsorship Prospectus

Increase your visibility at the COVESA All Member Meeting in Novi! Event sponsorships and the COVESA Showcase offer organizations valuable opportunities to highlight their leadership, innovations, and commitment to the COVESA community while connecting with automotive industry leaders and decisionmakers. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or participating in the Showcase, contact Mike Nunnery at Marketing@COVESA.global.





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VISA Letter of Invitation

VISA Letter of Invitation

If you are in need of an invitation letter from COVESA to include with your Business VISA application, please contact Sandra Lamboy at slamboy@inventures.com

COVESA AMM Cancellation policy

COVESA AMM Cancellation policy

Please note our cancellation policy: A 50% refund will be granted if the request is received at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received fewer than 5 days prior to the scheduled event. 

Due to additional costs associated with cancellations, a refund fee of $30.00 will be charged for all cancellations.

Member Discount Codes

Member Discount Codes

Your COVESA membership level comes with a specific number of free passes.

  • Core Members - 10 passes
  • Associate Members - 4 passes
  • Start-up and Start-up Plus Members - 2 passes

If you don't know your discount code, please contact your internal primary contact on the membership or Sandra Lamboy at slamboy@inventures.com before you register and use a credit card.  

Click here for the current membership level by company in alphabetical order.