Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States
October 27–29, 2026

Plenary Session

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Fireside chat: Policy, power and potential collisions in the US transportation landscape through 2030

27 Oct 2026
Plenary Discussions - The "Business of Technology" in Automotive
Over the next five years, energy and technology will be in the driver’s seat. Transportation policy is in flux: credits, domestic-content thresholds, and emissions standards are being rewritten or litigated, creating uncertainty for OEMs and suppliers. At the same time, the global energy supply system has been disrupted by geopolitical conflict, causing a price shock throughout the world and forcing the market to reevaluate how energy is distributed while trade disputes threaten the efficient flow of products between markets. This conversation examines how the oil and gas industry is interpreting these shifts, how market dynamics, regulatory signals, and capital flows are shaping its outlook for the coming years, and what that means for transportation. We will discuss the risks and opportunities oil and gas leaders see ahead, and how their perspectives will influence how the automotive sector adapts to an evolving landscape of fuels, power, and policy.
Chairperson
John Eichberger, executive director - Transportation Energy Institute (TEI)
Speakers
Daniel Romito, managing director - Opportune