Driving Performance in Automotive 2026
Building the Intelligent, Connected Enterprise
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Where: Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta
Who: Decision Makers and Executives in IT and Automotive
What to Expect in 2026
Driving Performance brings together a curated group of senior automotive leaders for a full day of strategic conversation, peer networking, and hands-on experiences at one of the most iconic venues in the industry.
- C-Suite Panels
CIOs, CFOs, and operations leaders sharing real implementation stories — not slide decks. - Business & Technical Tracks
Choose your path: executive strategy sessions or deep technical workshops. Both built for practitioners. - Curated Networking
Segmented by sub-sector. OEMs, Tier-1s, Tier-2s, mobility, and software — with structured prompts to spark real conversation. - Hot Laps at Porsche Experience Center
Close the day behind the wheel. A signature experience you won't get at any other industry event.
Building on a succesful event in 2025
What We’re Exploring
Four themes shaping the future of automotive
- AI in Action
Moving beyond the hype. Real ROI from AI investments, agentic AI on the plant floor, and building governance that scales. - ERP Modernization
S/4HANA, BTP, and Digital Manufacturing roadmaps that reduce risk, modernize operations, and accelerate outcomes. - Finance × Tech × Operations
How CFOs, CIOs, and COOs jointly govern transformation — from closed-loop planning to intelligent spend. - Resilient Manufacturing
Adapting production and supply networks during volatility. Network redesign, dual-sourcing, and digital visibility.
Event Agenda
- 8:30am
Arrival with light bites & refreshments - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Keynote, panels, and breakout sessions - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Networking lunch - 1:00 - 4:00pm
Panel, breakouts sessions, and closing keynote - 4:00 - 7:00pm
Porsche Experience on the track and networking