21st Annual MEMA OE 2026 Light Vehicle Terms and Conditions Update

Join MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and Butzel for the 21st Annual Light Vehicle Terms and Conditions Update. The event on September 17th will provide attendees with information on OEM Terms and Conditions and insights to consider in the evolving legal landscape.

The event features two Q&A segments along with a networking lunch to enable attendees to expand their understanding further and network with peers.

Agenda: 

• 8:00 a.m. - Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking
• 8:30 a.m. - Opening Remarks and Presentations by Butzel’s Automotive Industry Team
• 12:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Lunch

Butzel attorneys will discuss: 

• OEM Terms and Conditions and Legal Update, Sheldon Klein

• Legal Sales Strategies to Protect Your Critical Business Interests, Daniel Rustmann

• Muddying the Contractual Waters: Using Uncertainty as Leverage, David J. DeVine and Andrew AbulNour

• Warranty Terms and Ways to Mitigate Risk, Mitchell Zajac and Ashley Fernandez-Cook

• Tariffs & Trade in 2026: Navigating Uncertainty & Adapting to New Challenges, Jennifer Smith-Veluz

• Volume Swings: Addressing the Workforce Issues When Customer Orders Increase or Decline, Rebecca Davies

• Tech, AI, Cutting Edge Technology, Gregory Ozga

Current OEM Terms and Conditions are included in the 2026 edition of the “OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis,” publication. It will be available at a discount with event registration, at the event, and through the end of day on September 17, 2026.

The publication compares the Terms and Conditions of BMW, FCA US/Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Rivian, Scout Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

MEMA members and industry guests can click here to register.

Pricing

MEMA Member:

• Member Early Bird: $149 (Now - August 20, 2026)
• Member Regular: $199 (August 21 - September 16, 2026)
• Member On-site: $349 (September 17, 2026)

Non-Member:

• Non-Member Early Bird: $199 (Now - August 20, 2026)
• Non-Member Regular: $249 (August 21 - September 16, 2026)
• Non-Member On-site: $399 (September 17, 2026)

 Cancellation Policy 

• On or before August 5, 2026: Cancellations that are received in writing will receive a full refund of their payment. 
• August 6-26, 2026: Cancellations that are received in writing between these dates will receive a 50 percent refund. 
• August 27, 2026: There will be NO refunds for cancellations after this date. 
• Non-attendance will be considered a cancellation on the day of the event; NO REFUND will be issued. 

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