On July 30th, we welcomed over 200 guests to Meadow Brook Hall for an exceptional evening!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for CONNECT & DESIGN for this perfect sunny evening.
A huge merci to our Guest of Honor, Ralph Gilles, Chief Design Officer for his presence at Connect & Design and for sharing his view on his incredible carrer.
And a heartfelt thank you to our outstanding panelists who made the Design Forum a highlight of the night: Magalie Debellis, Senior Design Director for Ford Performance Vehicles, Brandon Faurote, Stellantis Vice President and Head of Advanced Design, Tom Peters, Ret. Design Director for GM Performance Division, and Richard Vaughan, Designer, Author, and Automotive Executive.
Guests enjoyed a curated tasting of French wines, a string quartet performance, and an exclusive race car display on the lawn of stunning Meadow Brook Hall.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors: Dassault Systèmes, Dawda PLC, Expleo, JP Morgan, Valeo, Forvia, Fragomen, MEDC, Oakland County Economic Development, State Bar of Michigan International Law Section, Pirtek, Detroit City Sports, Signature Associates and Woodberry Wine.
We also want to thank the dedicated car owners who showcased their stunning vehicles, adding a unique touch to the event.
Check out the pictures from DBusiness Magazine
We look forward to welcoming you back next year !










































































































































































