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New GEM research initiative aims to help mobility industry leaders across the Detroit Region navigate changing dynamics shaping the future of transportation
DETROIT, July 7, 2026 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership designed to create a smart, secure and sustainable advanced mobility industry across the Detroit Region, has launched the Detroit...
How Mobility Innovations Can Solve Unanticipated Challenges Beyond the Mobility Industry
Innovation rarely follows a straight path. Many of the most successful technologies end up demonstrating value far beyond their intended applications or industries. What begins as a solution to one challenge can often unlock opportunities in entirely different...
Detroit Redefined
The Global Epicenter of Mobility's "Detroit Redefined" video showcases what exactly mobility means for the Detroit Region, how the industry is evolving, and how the Detroit Region is leading this transformation. Hear from GEM partners Meaghan Kennedy, Founder of...
XPONENTIAL Conference in Detroit Showcases Autonomous Capabilities in Aerial, Ground, and Maritime Platforms
The XPONENTIAL 2026 conference took place at Detroit’s Huntington Place during the week of May 11. Organized by Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the conference brought together companies, researchers, government agencies, and mobility...
featured resources
2025 GEM Annual Video
GEM 2025 Annual Report
2024 GEM Annual Video
Future Mobility Technology Study Video
GEM 2024 Annual Report Brochure
GEM Future Technology Mobility Study Info Sheet
Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study for The Detroit Region
GEM Central
Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network
Testing & Proving
Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC)
Site Readiness
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Vittoria Valenti-Amodeo
Senior Director of Program Management
Global Epicenter of Mobility