SC Automotive Council

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of manufacturers. Its mission is to strengthen and advance South Carolina manufacturing by advocating for our members, fostering a world-class workforce, and bringing together manufacturers to connect, share, and solve industry challenges. The SCMA membership is comprised of more than 200 manufacturing companies that represent more than 100,000 associates in South Carolina.

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The SC Automotive Summit isn't just another conference - it's the premier gathering for the leaders, innovators, and disruptors shaping the automotive industry in South Carolina and beyond.


Whether you're an executive, supplier, educator, or service provider, this event delivers unmatched insights, connections, and opportunities to keep you ahead of this rapidly evolving industry.


What to Expect?


Expert Insights โ€“ Gain exclusive perspectives from industry leaders about the latest advancements and emerging trends shaping automotive manufacturing.


Industry Updates โ€“ Stay informed on federal policies, trade developments, and economic forecasts that shape business strategies.


Global Trends, Local Impact โ€“ Explore how South Carolina is leading the charge in automotive innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure investment.


Meaningful Networking โ€“ Connect with decision-makers from OEMs, Tier 1-3 suppliers, logistics providers, and educational institutions, all in one place.


Future-Focused Discussions โ€“ Dive into key topics like workforce solutions, electrification, mobility technology that is revolutionizing the driving experience, and more!


South Carolina's automotive industry is driving success - don't watch it from the sidelines. Be part of it at the SC Automotive Summit!

Agenda

  • February 25, 2025

  • February 26, 2025

  • February 27, 2025

February 25, 2025

B2B

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
B2B Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
B2B Matchmaker Education Session
Think Tank (2nd Floor Hyatt Regency)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Matchmaker Education Session 2
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
B2B Networking Lunch
Regency Ballroom A-C (B2B Participants & Exhibitors Exclusive Event)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
B2B Matchmaker Appointments
Studio 220 (2nd floor Hyatt Regency Greenville)

SC Automotive Summit

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-Up
Regency Ballroom A-C
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
B2B Attendee-Exhibitor/ Sponsor Networking Lunch
Regency Ballroom A-C
B2B Participants & SC Auto Summit Exhibitors and Sponsors
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by: Duke Energy

Regency Ballroom

B2B Participants & SC Auto Summit Registrants

SCMA Member Registration

Member Price$475

General Registration

Standard Price$550
Door Price$600

Registration - College/University Faculty

Individuals must be currently employed by an educational institution.

Standard Price$250

Registration - Student

Individuals must be currently enrolled as a student.

Standard Price$75

Sustaining Sponsor

1 registration, social media promotion, signage with company logo displayed during the meeting.

Standard Price$1,000

Silver Sponsor

2 registrations, 1 high-profile announcement, sponsor spotlight email, social media promotion, signage at the meeting with company logo, exhibit space.

Standard Price$2,500

Gold Sponsor

3 registrations, 2 high-profile announcements, logo displayed on main stage banner & email communications, social media promotion, exhibit space, 1/2 page digital ad, 1 VIP Dinner invite.

Standard Price$5,000

Platinum Sponsor

4 registrations, 3 high-profile announcements, logo displayed on main stage banner & email communications, social media promotion, exhibit space, full-page digital ad, 3 VIP Dinner invitations

Standard Price$10,000

Exhibitor II (2 Attendees)

6' ft Exhibit table (draped) with two chairs; two complimentary registrations for the full SC Automotive Summit; Additional attendees at a reduced registration rate; Attendee list one week before the event; Post-summit attendee list within three days of event completion
Exhibitor ribbon on name badge; Social media promotion; Logo displayed: electronic scroll, SCAC website for 2024

Standard Price$1,950

Exhibitor I (1 Attendee)

6' ft Exhibit table (draped) with one chair; one complimentary registration for the full SC Automotive Summit; Additional attendees at a reduced registration rate; Attendee list one week before the event; Post-summit attendee list within three days of event completion
Exhibitor ribbon on name badge; Social media promotion; Logo displayed: electronic scroll, SCAC website for 2024

Standard Price$1,750

Cocktail Table Exhibitor (1 Attendee)

Draped cocktail table; one complimentary registration for the full SC Automotive Summit; Additional attendees at a reduced registration rate; Attendee list one week before the event; Post-summit attendee list within three days of event completion; Exhibitor ribbon on name badge; Social media promotion; Logo displayed: electronic scroll, SCAC website for 2024.

Standard Price$1,250

B2B Networking Lunch Sponsor

2 complimentary Summit registrations, signage with the company logo on lunch tables, the opportunity for table giveaway (provided by sponsor), 6’ exhibit table, announcement during 1 program session, Logo displayed as networking lunch sponsor including Main stage banner & Poster displayed at networking lunch on Tuesday.

Standard Price$6,000

Thursday Networking Lunch Sponsor

2 complimentary Summit registrations, signage with the company logo on lunch tables, the opportunity for table giveaway (provided by sponsor), 6’ exhibit table, announcement during 1 program session, Logo displayed as networking lunch sponsor including Main stage banner & Poster displayed at networking lunch on Thursday.

Standard Price$6,000

Koozie Sponsor - Tuesday

1 complimentary Summit registration, Complimentary exhibit space, One color imprint on Koozie given out at reception on Tuesday evening, Company announcement during the reception, Logo displayed as koozie sponsor on main stage banner.

Standard Price$3,000

Koozie Sponsor - Wednesday

1 complimentary Summit registration, Complimentary exhibit space, One color imprint on Koozie given out at reception on Tuesday evening, Company announcement during the reception, Logo displayed as koozie sponsor on main stage banner.

Standard Price$3,000

Coffee Connections Networking Break Sponsor

1 complimentary Summit registration, Complimentary exhibit space, Logo displayed as coffee connections sponsor including: main stage banner and poster displayed at the break, Opportunity to provide customized cups/napkins with sponsor logo (provided by sponsor)

Standard Price$2,500

Student Scholarship Sponsor

1 complimentary Summit registration, Complimentary exhibit space, Logo displayed on Main Stage banner, Sponsor student attendees at Summit, Opportunity to provide promotional items/materials for students

Standard Price$2,500

Hotel Information

Hotel Reservations: Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Room Rate: $175. Book your room by January 24, 2025, for the discounted SC Automotive Summit room rate.


Click here to book your hotel room for the SC Automotive Summit.

Sponsors

For custom event sponsorships, please contact Andi Rawl at andi@myscma.com for opportunities available. 

Exhibitors

Exhibitors

AIM Computer Solutions, Inc.

Apprenticeship Carolina

Assembly Tool Specialists, Inc.

Bailey Manufacturing Co., LLC

Bar Code Depot

Blackhorse Industrial Solutions

Blackhorse Steel Works

Blackhorse Steel Works

Cerulean Commercial Aviation/ GSP Airport

Credo Software

Edibar Systems, Inc.

Environmental Contract Operations

ForceOne

Hahn Automation Group

HTI

ICAT Logistics, Inc.

InTandem Promotions

JBE, Inc.

Kopis

KUKA Robotics Corp.

Maritime Association of South Carolina

Midwood Construction Services LLC

MSG Americas, Inc.

MTC Federal Credit Union

NSF

Prototyping Solutions

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

Rudolph Logistics

SC Future Makers

SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department

SEJ Services

SEYI-America, Inc.

SOS E Charging

STUEKEN North America

The Budd Group, Inc

TRC Talent Solutions

Wayne Brothers

WebsterRogers

B2B Supplier Matchmaker

South Carolina Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker

The South Carolina Automotive Council is pleased to host the 10th Annual Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce on February 25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with B2B Education Sessions in the morning with appointments starting at 1:00 p.m. and running until 4:30 p.m. 


OEM/Tier 1 companies confirmed to date: AESC, BMW, BorgWarner, Clarion Technologies, Honda, JTEKT, Magna, Mergon, Oshkosh Defense, Scout Motors, Volvo Cars, and ZF Transmission -others to be added


OEM/Tier 1 Suppliers, please contact Tammie Greene, tgreene@sccommerce.com, to register to participate.  


SC Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker Registration Link

Speakers

Drake Bradberry (Corporate Training Manager at Clarion Technologies)

Drake Bradberry

Corporate Training Manager at Clarion Technologies

Jody Bryson (CEO of SC Technology & Aviation Center)

Jody Bryson

CEO of SC Technology & Aviation Center

Jeff Deaton (AESC)

Jeff Deaton

AESC

Robert Elliott (Dean, Berkeley Campus; Dean, Manufacturing and Maintenance at Trident Technical College)

Robert Elliott

Dean, Berkeley Campus; Dean, Manufacturing and Maintenance at Trident Technical College

Lisa Gillespie (Area Supervisor at SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department)

Lisa Gillespie

Area Supervisor at SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Liz Griffith (Chief Operations Officer at International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC))

Liz Griffith

Chief Operations Officer at International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC)

Matt Hamrick (Head of Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC)

Matt Hamrick

Head of Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC

Sara Hazzard (President & CEO of South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance)

Sara Hazzard

President & CEO of South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

Bryan Jacobs (Government and External Affairs at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC)

Bryan Jacobs

Government and External Affairs at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Monica Johnson (Talent Acquisition Director of Michelin North America Inc.)

Monica Johnson

Talent Acquisition Director of Michelin North America Inc.

Elisabeth Kovacs (Executive Director of SC Future Makers)

Elisabeth Kovacs

Executive Director of SC Future Makers

Lenny LaRocca (Partner, Global Head of Deal Advisory and Strategy, Automotive at KPMG LLP)

Lenny LaRocca

Partner, Global Head of Deal Advisory and Strategy, Automotive at KPMG LLP

Joe Langley (Associate Director, North American Light Vehicle Production Analysis of S&P Global Mobility)

Joe Langley

Associate Director, North American Light Vehicle Production Analysis of S&P Global Mobility

John Lee

Sales Associate at Fischer Packaging and Automation

Harry Lightsey III (Secretary of Commerce at South Carolina Department of Commerce)

Harry Lightsey III

Secretary of Commerce at South Carolina Department of Commerce

Henry McMaster (Governor at State of South Carolina)

Henry McMaster

Governor at State of South Carolina

Pete Mento (Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV Global Transport and Logistics)

Pete Mento

Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV Global Transport and Logistics

Renee Murdock (Business Development Specialist at SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department)

Renee Murdock

Business Development Specialist at SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Justin Powell (Secretary at South Carolina Department of Transportation)

Justin Powell

Secretary at South Carolina Department of Transportation

Andi Rawl (Executive Director of Industry Councils at SC Manufactuers Alliance)

Andi Rawl

Executive Director of Industry Councils at SC Manufactuers Alliance

Jennifer Safavian (President & CEO of Autos Drive America)

Jennifer Safavian

President & CEO of Autos Drive America

Steve Salvatore (Vice President, Thermal and Interior Sensing/Hardware Solutions, Magna Electronics Content at MAGNA International)

Steve Salvatore

Vice President, Thermal and Interior Sensing/Hardware Solutions, Magna Electronics Content at MAGNA International

David Shelton (Director Of Industry Relations of GITI Tire Manufacturing (USA) Ltd)

David Shelton

Director Of Industry Relations of GITI Tire Manufacturing (USA) Ltd

Joey Von Nessen (Research Economist at University of South Carolina)

Joey Von Nessen

Research Economist at University of South Carolina

Nicola Whiteman (General Manager, Public Policy & External Affairs - External Affairs โ€“ Americas at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation)

Nicola Whiteman

General Manager, Public Policy & External Affairs - External Affairs โ€“ Americas at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation

Katherine Yehl (VP, Government Affairs at Volvo Car US Operations, Inc.)

Katherine Yehl

VP, Government Affairs at Volvo Car US Operations, Inc.

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