October 13 – 15, 2021
Non-member – $400
Member – $300
Student – $100
October 13 – 15, 2021
The Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) hosts top level content and discussion, introducing and exploring the latest innovations and issues related to automotive manufacturing. It brings together key industries including manufacturing, safety, logistics, government, and energy as they relate to automotive manufacturing.
SAC is in its 14th year of gathering together automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from all over the world, with a special focus on those based in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The conference has grown over the years to become the largest event of its kind in the South, attracting global participants.
SAC is expected to attract 1,200 attendees and feature 200+ exhibitors. This international event is the go-to place to get inspired by the industry’s best and brightest, gain valuable resources to amp up your game, and—of course—have fun!
SAC 2021 kicks off with a dedicated VIP Matchmaking event on Wednesday, October 13 from 1-5 p.m.
The Wednesday night Welcome Reception is now open to ALL conference attendees.
Maximize your conference experience and keep up on-the-go with SAC’s new event app, Whova.
Explore the agenda for this year’s conference.
13:00
Including Sponsors, Exhibitors, Tier 1 Suppliers, OEMs, and Special Matchmaking Registrants.
4 hrs
Exhibit Hall Floor
15:00
Open to all SAMA board members
2 hrs
East Hall Meeting Rooms A & B
17:30
Entertainment by Iron Horse Bluegrass
2 hrs
Exhibit Hall Floor
15 min
Main Stage
08:15
1 hr 45 min
Main Stage
Breakout A: Supervisor Leadership with Integrity Solutions
1 hr 30 min
Exhibit Hall Floor, East Meeting Rooms
1 hr
Exhibit Hall Floor
Speaker: Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian
45 min
Main Stage
Breakout A: Quality with AIAG
1 hr
Exhibit Hall Floor, East Meeting Rooms
Breakout A: Young Professional Engagement with Environmental Initiative
45 min
Exhibit Hall Floor, East Meeting Rooms
1 hr
Exhibit Hall Floor
18:00
Entertainment Featuring the Muscle Shoals Allstar Band
2.5 hrs
Barber Museum
07:30
1.5 hrs
Exhibit Hall Floor
Speaker: TBD Moderated by Lindsay Chappell, Automotive News
50 minutes
Main Stage
30 minutes
10:30
Coming soon! Stay tuned for this year’s incredible lineup of guest speakers.
Kick off this year’s conference with our VIP Matchmaking Event on Wednesday, October 13th from 1-5 pm.
Click below to register for the conference or purchase an exhibit booth.
Non-member – $400
Member – $300
Student – $100
Standard Exhibit Booth – $1,950
Double Exhibit Booth – $3,500
Exhibit Showcase – $7,000
Download our sponsorship prospectus to learn more about the new features available at this year’s conference and how your company can get involved.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sheila Wardy at swardy@pmtpublishing.com.
Coming soon! Stay tuned for this year’s list of exhibitors.
1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Each hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the SAC 2021 conference center, with the Sheraton directly connected via Skywalk and the Westin only steps away.
Boasting a direct connection to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Sheraton Birmingham Hotel welcomes guests with spacious accommodations, thoughtful amenities and an ideal location near the city's downtown district.
Treat yourself to a stylish break and unwind in one of the spacious hotel rooms or suites at The Westin Birmingham, a centrally located downtown hotel conveniently connected to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center.
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We’re excited to use Whova as our official event platform! Once you have registered for SAC, please download the Whova event app to access all of its exciting capabilities.