
GEM Q&A: The Detroit Auto Show and 2025 Mobility Trends
The Detroit Auto Show returns to its traditional January timeframe this year, setting the stage for what’s to come in the world of automotive mobility throughout 2025. Ahead of the event, we sat down with Bernard Swiecki, GEM vice president of mobility and research....
Support, Collaboration and “Hustle” Highlight the Draw of the Detroit Region’s Mobility Hub
If the Global Epicenter of Mobility’s first year in operation was all about setting the foundation for success, then year two was about seeing the fruits of those labors finally come to life. More than 100 program partners, grant recipients and subrecipients who...


Global Epicenter of Mobility Drives Positive Impact on Detroit Region; Securing Mobility Industry Investment, Growth in 2024
GEM celebrates second year achievements at annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 DETROIT, October 21, 2024 – After a year of planning and preparation in 2023, the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) designed...

Battery Show in Detroit: The Right Event at the Right Time in the Perfect Place for Battery Innovation
This week, Detroit is excited to welcome the Battery Show North America to Huntington Place. The annual event, which always provides a fascinating forum for industry leaders and start-ups to discuss battery design and manufacturing innovations, as well as forecasts...

Global Epicenter of Mobility Research Identifies Advanced Mobility Technologies with Strongest Growth Potential
Research aims to help stakeholders in Detroit region build more focused programming DETROIT, September 9, 2024 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) designed to enable growth and development of the...

2024 CAR MBS Recap
Last week, GEM Central’s Christine Roeder, Bernard Swiecki, and Rebecca White attended the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) conference in Traverse City, Michigan. MBS has been a key automotive conference for more than 50 years,...
