Following her investment mission to Singapore and Japan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer headed to Germany to lead Team Michigan at the IAA Mobility Conference. The goal of the visit was to strengthen Michigan’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships, attracting global investment, and showcasing the state’s leadership in the future of mobility.
“We’re going everywhere to make sure Michigan is competing and winning jobs and investments to bring back home,” said Governor Whitmer. “Over the past week, we’ve built new relationships in Singapore and deepened longstanding ties in Japan. Now, at IAA in Munich, Team Michigan will show the world why our state is the global epicenter of mobility. Together, with our German partners, we’re working to drive innovation, create good-paying jobs, and build the future of transportation. Let’s keep getting it done.”
IAA Mobility Conference:
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- Held in Munich, it’s one of the world’s leading mobility trade shows, featuring the latest advancements in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, battery technologies, and intelligent transport systems.
- IAA provided a global platform for Michigan to highlight its strengths in the automotive supply chain, manufacturing, electric vehicles, advanced air mobility, and sustainable mobility infrastructure.
Germany:
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- Germany is a cornerstone ally in automotive and mobility innovation.
- Over 400 German companies operate in Michigan, totaling over $1.3 billion in foreign direct investment.
- In addition to the conference, Team Michigan met with German state and business leaders.
