Japan & SEMICON
Alan Weber, Managing VP of Business Development, joined Governor Whitmer as part of the official Michigan Delegation to Japan, where he met with 14 Japanese companies, and presented at the Japan Automotive Industry Parts Association event to discuss the Detroit Region’s automotive and mobility assets. During the trip, the team also attended the World Expo in Osaka, and the Midwest US Japan Conference. The trip also provided the perfect backdrop to announce the new Astemo Regional headquarters in Wixom.
Alan also traveled to Taipei, Taiwan, to attend the SEMICON Taiwan show, where we had over 20 prearranged meetings with semiconductor suppliers. Joined by Flint Genesee Economic Alliance, the team met with over 100 companies during the show to talk about our regional assets.
IAA Mobility
Will Butler, VP of Business Development, recently attended IAA MOBILITY in Munich, the premier European auto show. With over 350 world premieres and nearly 750 exhibitors from 37 countries, IAA is all about innovation and global collaboration in the mobility industry. Our presence at IAA allowed us to connect our region’s strengths to global opportunities and build valuable relationships with industry leaders.
RE+
Colton Dale, Business Development Manager, attended the RE+ 2025 conference, the largest renewable energy event in North America, where he gathered key insights on clean tech and built invaluable relationships with industry leaders. Colton visited 50+ booths, connecting with experts and collecting ideas to help shape the future of clean energy in the Detroit Region. We’re excited to continue building relationships, bringing these insights back home, and supporting our mission to grow the renewable energy industry locally.
