Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Traverse City, Michigan.

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR)'s Management Briefing Seminars is a traditional summer gathering for the automotive industry. Sessions on Monday will concentrate on manufacturing, especially related to tomorrow's vehicles, and on deploying connected vehicles. Tuesday's concurrent sessions will focus on powertrain developments, supplier prospects in China, the financial outlook and the intersection of electric vehicles and technology, communications, the infrastructure and the public sector. Senior level OEM and supplier executives and government officials will headline Wednesday and Thursday sessions, addressing the broader issues associated with the emerging industry and restructuring.