DETROIT – On March 8, a panel of experts will discuss the state of technology and cars including autonomous vehicles, connected cars, on-demand transportation, ride sharing and more at a meeting hosted by ACG Detroit at Ford Field.

“Automotive and Technology Collide – Launching and Funding Alternative Mobility Solutions to Drive Detroit’s Future,” begins at 5 pm.

The panel will include:

·         Chris Thomas, Founder and Partner, Fontinalis Partners

·         Jessica Robinson, Implementation Manager, Techstars

·         Erica Klamfl, Global Mobility Solutions Manager, Ford Motor Company

·         Marc Weiser, Managing Director, RPM Ventures

·         Susan Zielinski, Managing Director, Sustainable Mobility & Accessibility Research & Transformation (“Smart”) University of Michigan

·         Moderator Amy Haimerl, Author, Journalist and Adjunct Professor University of Michigan School of Journalism

The event will include networking, hors’deurves, cash bar and the presentation.  

The cost is $70 for ACG  and $95 for guests.  For additional information and questions, click on  www.acgdetroit.org