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August 26, 2026 • Southfield, MI

AIAG Responsible Materials Conference

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August 26, 2026

AIAG

Southfield, MI

8/26/2026 8:00:00 AM
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Bringing together industry leaders, subject matter experts, and sustainability professionals from across the supply chain, the 2026 AIAG Responsible Materials Conference will deliver a full day of collaboration, practical learning, and shared commitment to responsible sourcing. 

Building on AIAG reporting tools and training, the 2026 program will feature focused sessions on critical minerals, CMRT and EMRT, EU legislation, and forced labor compliance. Attendees can also expect an OEM and supplier panel on compliance and circularity across the supply chain, insights on tariffs and their impact on responsible materials strategies, and a hands-on activity designed to strengthen confidence in using reporting templates. 

Ready to join the conversation? Register now to be part of the 2026 AIAG Responsible Materials Conference. 

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Agenda

8:00 AM
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lecedra Welch-Jones, AIAG
9:00 AM
Critical Minerals: Global Demand, Supply Risk & Regulatory Pressures
Rachel Kook, Stellantis
9:35 AM
European Legislative Updates
10:10 AM
Coffee Break
10:20 AM
Forced Labor Compliance & Reporting Tools
10:55 AM
Circular Economy & CEAP
11:30 AM
Expert Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mr. Tolga Yaprak, Vitruvian Consulting
12:15 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
1:00 PM
Tariffs & Trade Policy
1:50 PM
Compliance Tools & Data Systems
Brenda Baney, BCubed Consulting, Inc. • Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc.
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Completion of the Hands-on Activity
Brenda Baney, BCubed Consulting, Inc. • Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc.
3:15 PM
Q&A, Closing
Lecedra Welch-Jones, AIAG

Registration Options

In Person
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
Location
AIAG
4400 Town Center
Southfield, MI

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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

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Event Highlights

Regulatory and Requirement Updates
Stay informed with the latest changes in global regulations and evolving supply chain/customer requirements.
Next-Step Strategies
Learn practical approaches to responsible sourcing and mitigating risk across complex supply chains. 
Expert Insights

Get valuable perspectives from industry leaders at the forefront of compliance and corporate responsibility.

Interactive Discussions
Engage in collaborative, forward-thinking conversations discussing the future of ethical supply chains.

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