4th Americas Forum
Forging the Future of Sustainable Mobility Manufacturing in America
October 21- 22, 2026
Detroit (MI) - USA
Proven Global Platform with Legacy Since 2022
CARES has connected over 1,000 automotive Sustainability leaders and top OEMs.
CARES' ORIGIN AND PURPOSE
In 2022, it became clear to industry leaders that a unified forum was necessary to address the urgent sustainability challenges facing the automotive sector. Thus, CARES was born to:
- Foster Green Manufacturing Practices: Transition the automotive industry from traditional production methods to sustainable manufacturing processes.
- Enhance Cross-Sector Collaboration: Facilitate connections between carmakers, suppliers, innovators, and policymakers to share best practices and solutions. Anticipate Regulatory Changes: Proactively address evolving regulations to ensure continued industry compliance.
- Meet Consumer Expectations: Cater to the growing demand for ethically produced, eco-friendly vehicles.
- Lead the Industry Transition: Position CARES as a thought leader in driving the transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable future for the automotive industry.
Through CARES, the Automotive Industry is poised to make lasting advancements in Sustainability on Car manufacturing, setting the stage for a greener, more responsible automotive sector globally.
Why Attend CARES 2026
Where sustainability meets manufacturing excellence — and collaboration accelerates industry transformation.
1. Learn from Sustainability Leaders Driving Global Change
Hear directly from OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and industrial innovators leading the shift toward low-carbon, high-efficiency manufacturing. Gain exclusive insights into real strategies that reduce emissions, optimize energy use, and future-proof automotive production lines across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
2. Discover Proven Solutions for Decarbonized Manufacturing
CARES goes beyond high-level concepts. Every session showcases real industrial results — from energy-efficient paintshop technologies and circular-economy material loops to breakthrough process redesigns and digital tools enabling measurable carbon reduction. You leave with applicable, production-ready solutions.
3. Connect With the Decision-Makers Defining Tomorrow’s Mobility
Meet sustainability directors, manufacturing leaders, procurement teams, and advanced-materials specialists shaping the global transition to cleaner mobility. CARES is where partnerships begin, innovations are accelerated, and new cross-industry collaborations take form.rvallata temporibus convivia longa et noxia coeperint.
RELIVE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF CARES 2024
The whole automotive industry united at CARES 2024 to celebrate groundbreaking innovations in sustainable car manufacturing. These are moments that defined progress - not just for the industry, but for the planet.
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