

Assembly Summit - From Thesis to Throughput
Assembly Summit 2026 — From Thesis to Throughput
September 29–30, 2026 · The Gem Theatre, Detroit
Together with the Automotive News Congress, we're bringing our 5th annual Assembly Summit back to Detroit. This year's theme, From Thesis to Throughput, explores how founders, operators, and investors turn frontier technology into industrial reality.
VENUE — BOTH DAYS: The Gem Theatre 333 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 — WELCOME PARTY 4:30–8:00 PM Hosted with Automotive News on the eve of the 50th Annual Automotive News Congress.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — THE ASSEMBLY SUMMIT Doors 12:30 PM Program 1:00–5:00 PM Happy hour 5:00–7:00 PM
Assembly LPs and portfolio companies only: a private session runs 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ahead of the Summit, with lunch and our annual LP Update.
Full agenda, panels, and speakers: summit.assemblyventures.com