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

Speakers

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Mel Roberts - Stellantis

Mel Roberts

director of North America infotainment and feature planning, Stellantis
Mel is an automotive innovation and engineering leader with over 20 years of experience spanning industry and academia. As director of North America infotainment and feature planning at Stellantis, she drives feature strategy by integrating market trends, customer insights and technology. Previously, Mel led innovation and advanced development, spearheading new features across five domains, including infotainment and driver assistance. Her leadership extends beyond innovation into vehicle program management, where she successfully oversaw the launch and governance of high-profile models like the Grand Wagoneer and Chrysler Pacifica. Her expertise spans design and release engineering, specializing in interior components for sedans, trucks and SUVs. She holds a master’s in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech and an executive MBA from Michigan State. With a passion for crafting customer-centric driving experiences, Mel continues to shape the future of vehicle innovation.
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

 

Industry Partner

  • COVESA