Main Event 2012
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EVENT

MAIN Event is an acronym for Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event. This event is a welcome and homecoming to Detroit for all automotive professionals, especially those attending the North America International Auto Show. Not only are we recognizing the professional community, but students from Lawrence Technological University will feature their concepts.

The host location for this year's event is the beautiful and spectacular downtown Coach Insignia restaurant and view from the Renaissance Center. The modern venue's premium accommodations include spectacular views of the city, Comerica Park, and Riverfront, along with plenty of safe parking for event participants.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Everyone electing to attend the event MUST be registered to clear security.
  • Attendees need to arrive between 6:30-6:50pm as the event presentation will start promptly at 7:00pm.
  • Venue location will be on the 72nd floor; attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the city and river scenery and review vehicle concepts and company displays.
  • If attendees elect to bring a guest with them, they also must be registered.

If special arrival arrangements need to be made outside of the required arrival time, please coordinate with Kevin Preuss and his cell number is 248.894.1299.

Parking:

Parking will be complimentary valet. On arrival, please enter through the "Wintergarden Entrance" of the Renaissance Center (facing riverfront), informing your valet you have arrived for the Main Event. There will be parking vouchers available upon departure, to present to the valet when you request your vehicle. When entering through the Wintergarden Entrance, proceed to the third floor, using escalators following signs for the Marriot hotel. The elevator transportation to Coach Insignia is located in the central tower, visible from the hotel entrance.

AGENDA

DATE: Sunday January 8th

EVENT LOCATION: Coach Insignia

CHECK IN: 6:30 - 6:50pm

PROGRAM: 7:30pm - 12:00am

6:30-6:50pm Check-In (3rd floor elevator entrance - see directions on the "Event"tab)
7:00-7:40pm Presentations with Key Note Speaker Bob Lutz
7:40-8:40pm Strolling Dinner and Appetizers
8:40-9:00pm Competition Winners: Ford, SMDI, and DAC
9:00-9:20pm Fashion Show
9:20-12:00am Coffee and Desserts

COACH INSIGNIA
Detroit Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Center
71st & 72nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48243


CONTACT US

Keith Nagara, Chair MAIN Event
Director of Transportation Design and Industrial Design Programs
Lawrence Technological University
knagara@ltu.edu
248.204.2836

EVENT SPONSORS