DRIVN 2026 - ASME's Global Transportation and Power Systems Summit
- Date
- 2026-09-14
- Location
- The Westin Southfield Detroit, Detroit, USA
- Host
- ASME
About this event
Transportation and power systems are being reshaped by rapid advances in manufacturing, automation, and intelligent engineering. DRIVN 2026 - ASME's Global Transportation and Power Systems Summit brings those shifts into one in-person setting, giving engineers, technical leaders, and decision-makers a focused place to explore what is changing now and what it means for the next generation of vehicles, mobility platforms, and power solutions. Set in the Detroit area, this summit is positioned at the intersection of established industrial strength and emerging technology. If your work touches advanced manufacturing, robotics, transportation systems, or the engineering that powers them, this is the kind of event where practical insight and industry perspective meet. About the Event DRIVN 2026 is ASME's global summit dedicated to transportation and power systems, with a clear emphasis on the technologies and engineering approaches shaping these sectors. Rather than treating mobility, manufacturing, and power as separate conversations, the event puts them in dialogue with each other, which is exactly how many real-world engineering challenges now show up in practice. The format is in person at The Westin Southfield Detroit in Detroit, USA, creating space for the kind of interaction that is hard to replicate online. That matters for a technical summit: the most useful takeaways often come not only from formal sessions, but also from side conversations about implementation, reliability, scaling, integration, and lessons learned. Because the event is tied to ASME's transportation and power systems focus, attendees can expect a professional, engineering-centered environment. The summit is likely to appeal to people who want substance over hype, including discussions grounded in systems thinking, technical progress, operational realities, and industry direction. What to Expect Expect a program built around the forces currently influencing transportation and power systems, especially where advanced manufacturing and robotics are creating new possibilities. That can include conversations around production methods, automation, system design, performance, efficiency, integration, and the practical challenges of moving innovations from concept to deployment. A summit like this typically creates value through a mix of session formats and interaction points. Attendees should come ready for both structured learning and peer exchange, including: Technical and industry-focused sessions on transportation and power systems Discussions connected to advanced manufacturing and robotics Opportunities to hear how organizations are approaching design, production, and operational challenges Networking with engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and technical leaders working across adjacent domains Informal conversations that help connect broad trends to your own projects and priorities The in-person setting also makes it easier to compare perspectives across disciplines. Someone focused on manufacturing strategy may leave with a better understanding of downstream system requirements, while a transportation engineer may gain clearer insight into how automation and production advances affect timelines, cost, quality, and scalability. For many attendees, one of the biggest benefits will be seeing how multiple technical threads connect. Robotics does not sit apart from transportation innovation; it influences how systems are built, tested, maintained, and improved. Advanced manufacturing is not just a production concern; it can shape performance, resilience, and speed to market across entire engineering programs. Why Attend If you work in transportation or power systems, this summit offers a chance to step back from day-to-day execution and look at the bigger technical landscape with peers who understand the stakes. You are not just coming to collect ideas. You are coming to sharpen your view of where engineering effort, investment, and collaboration are likely to matter most. There is also strong value in the event's cross-functional relevance. The people building the future of transportation and power systems increasingly need shared understanding across design, manufacturing, automation, and system performance. DRIVN 2026 supports that by bringing related conversations into one place instead of leaving them siloed. Attendees may find value in areas such as: Better understanding the current direction of transportation and power systems engineering Learning how advanced manufacturing and robotics are influencing product development and operations Identifying approaches, partners, or ideas that could inform future work Building relationships with professionals facing similar technical and organizational challenges Returning to work with clearer language, stronger context, and more actionable questions for your team For professionals in and around Detroit's industrial and mobility ecosystem, the location adds another layer of relevance. This is a region where transportation, manufacturing, and engineering are not abstract themes; they are deeply connected to real products, infrastructure, talent, and business decisions. Practical Details DRIVN 2026 - ASME's Global Transportation and Power Systems Summit takes place in person at The Westin Southfield Detroit, Detroit, USA. The physical venue makes this especially useful for attendees who want direct access to conversations, networking, and the kind of nuanced discussion that benefits from being in the room. The listed start time is Monday, September 14 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are traveling from another region or viewing the event from a local U.S. time zone, make sure to convert the timing appropriately and plan your arrival with enough margin for check-in and early sessions. A few practical ways to prepare: Review your current priorities in transportation, power systems, manufacturing, or robotics before attending Identify the problems or questions you most want insight on Bring a concise explanation of your work for networking conversations Plan time not only for sessions, but for discussions in between them If you are traveling, confirm venue, lodging, and local transportation arrangements in advance This summit is best approached as a working event, not a passive one. The more clearly you know what you want to learn, who you want to meet, and how the themes connect to your role, the more useful the experience is likely to be.
Who should attend
If you want a sharper view of where transportation, power systems, advanced manufacturing, and robotics are heading, this summit is designed for you. - You work in **transportation or mobility engineering** and want to understand how manufacturing and automation shifts will affect design, production, and system performance. - You are involved in **power systems**, energy-related engineering, or supporting infrastructure and want broader context on how these technologies connect to transportation applications. - You lead or contribute to **advanced manufacturing** initiatives and want insight into how your work influences product development, scalability, quality, and operational efficiency. - You focus on **robotics, automation, or intelligent production systems** and want to connect your expertise to real transportation and power system challenges. - You are a **technical manager, program leader, researcher, or decision-maker** looking for informed conversations with peers across engineering, manufacturing, and systems development. - You value **in-person industry exchange** and want more than surface-level trend talk; you want practical perspective, technical relevance, and conversations you can bring back to your team.