October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

Speakers

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Felipe Melhado - Hella Corporate Center USA

Felipe Melhado

program management innovation and CBL Technical Center – lighting, Hella Corporate Center USA
Felipe Melhado is a technology and engineering leader with over 26 years of experience advancing innovation in automotive lighting and UX. He has a graduate degree from the University of Michigan and has held engineering leadership roles at Hella, Varroc and Flex-N-Gate, where he has led global teams responsible for developing next-generation exterior and interior lighting systems. Known for turning innovative concepts into production-ready solutions, Melhado has contributed to pioneering all-LED headlamp technology and has extensive expertise in product development, manufacturing, quality and engineering strategy. His passion is building high-performing teams and delivering technologies that shape the future of automotive mobility.
Sessions

Partners

Media Partner

  • Automotive Interiors World logo

 

Media Partner

  • Specialist Printing Worldwide

 

Industry Partner

  • MEMA logo

 

Industry Partner

  • Autotech Council

 

Industry Partner

  • Connected Vehicle Trade Association

 

Industry Partner

  • PAVE USA

 

Industry Partner

  • Women in Automotive Technology

 

Industry Partner

  • Square One Network

 

Media Partner

  • Autoline

 

Media Partner

  • Automotive World

 

Media partner

  • GlobalSpec

 

Media Partner

  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle International

 

Media Partner

  • WWJ - Audacy Detroit

 

Media Partner

  • 97.1 the ticket - Audacy Detroit

 

Media Partner

  • Munro & Associates

 

Media Partner

  • Munro Live

 

Industry Partner

  • AWAF (Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation)

 

Industry Partner

  • GAMIC - Global Automotive Mobility and Innovation Challenge