# Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo

- Dates: 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, United States
- Address: 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
- Organizer: UKi Media & Events
- Industry: Automotive
- Expected attendance: 3,000

## About

Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo brings together people, technologies, and solutions for redefining the complete human experience of vehicles, inside and out. It covers exterior design, lighting, aerodynamics, digital cockpits, HMI, materials, seating, and human factors. The event is for professionals defining vehicle design, engineering, UX, materials, lighting, and systems integration.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.designandcabinexpo-usa.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.designandcabinexpo-usa.com/attribution-tracking-visitor-registration)

## Topics

- Software‑defined vehicles
- digital cockpits
- sustainability mandates
- intelligent lighting
- human‑centric UX
- exterior design
- aerodynamic performance
- regulatory requirements
- range optimisation
- adaptive surfaces
- advanced materials
- digitally enabled lighting systems

## Speakers

- Jeevak Badve, chief growth officer, SundbergFerar Innovation Studio
- Lisa Boor, senior manager, auto benchmarking and mobility, JD Power
- Felipe Melhado, program management innovation and CBL Technical Center – lighting, Hella Corporate Center USA
- Manoj Kumar, software architect, Ford Motor Co
- Paul Synder, Chairperson, Transportation Design Department, College for Creative Studies

## Sponsors and partners

- Accuride International
- ADHETEC
- Advanced Color Technologies, Inc
- Apollo Plastics Corporation

## Where to stay

- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Novi Detroit**: 570 m from the venue, 26150 Town Center Drive, Novi, 48375
- **Sonesta Select**: 650 m from the venue, 42700 West 11 Mile Road, Novi, 48375
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sonesta.com/us/michigan/novi/sonesta-select-detroit-novi)
  - Phone: +1-248-380-1234
- **TownePlace Suites Detroit Novi**: 730 m from the venue, 42600 West 11 Mile Road, 48375
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwts-towneplace-suites-detroit-novi)
- **Residence Inn Detroit Novi**: 1.7 km from the venue, 27477 Cabaret Drive, Novi, 48377

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/automotive-design-in-cabin-expo-novi/