Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Detroit
Catena-X supports your digital transformation in supply chains replacing fragmented data exchange and costly one-to-one integrations with a single unified network interface so you can meet new requirements including digital product passport and product carbon footprint tracking as well as digital twin opportunities once and seamlessly connect with all OEMs and your own suppliers at scale.
Catena-X Supplier Day is a free, in-person event to accelerate supplier onboarding to Catena-X:
- It follows the AIAG Catena-X Conference in Detroit as an optional second day on Friday, May 22
- Hosted at AIAG Detroit Headquarters 4400 Town Ctr, Southfield, Michigan, 48075. Free parking at the entrance (no pass required). Coffee and water provided.
Agenda:
- Catena-X business value and participation pathways: Use cases, requirements, cost, timelines
- Start your Catena-X journey with onsite sign up for the onboarding program: deep-dive information on the use cases Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Traceability, Quality, Certificate Management, and BMW ECU
The event is supported by AIAG, BMW, Ford and Flex, and will be delivered by Catena-X experts.
Contact information:
- Chris S. Langdon (Christoph.Schlueter-Langdon@t-systems.com)
- Andrea García (Andrea.Garcia-Beltran@t-systems.com)
Past highlights
Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Las Vegas – CES 2026
This invitation-only session, hosted by T-Mobile and supported by AIAG and BMW Group, emphasized supplier activation and fast-track onboarding. With contributions from AIAG and Deutsche Telekom, the agenda focused on moving suppliers from intent to action through use-case deep dives (PCF, Quality, Certificate Management) and clear “getting started” steps for immediate value creation.
Impressions: Insights report, LinkedIn
Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Tokyo
Hosted by Siemens Japan and supported by BMW Group and NTT Docomo Business, the Tokyo session introduced Catena-X to the Japanese ecosystem. The event highlighted key use cases including Digital Product Passport, PCF, Traceability, and Quality, alongside real-world applications such as secure ECU data exchange, helping local suppliers understand how to connect and create value within the network.
Impressions: Insights report, LinkedIn
Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Detroit – AIAG Quality Summit 2025
Held at AIAG headquarters and supported by AIAG, BMW Group, and Flex, this Supplier Day focused on practical onboarding. Participants gained clear guidance on Catena-X business value, participation pathways, and key use cases such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Traceability, Quality, and Certificate Management, with opportunities to begin onboarding directly on site.
Impressions: Insights report, LinkedIn
Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Munich – IAA Mobility 2025
The first Catena-X supplier-to-supplier meetup in Munich, hosted by T-Systems and BMW Group, marked the launch of a new collaborative format focused on peer exchange. Suppliers across Tier 1 and Tier 2 discussed real-world challenges, shared implementation insights on IT integration, quality, and sustainability, and explored partnerships to accelerate Catena-X adoption in a neutral, hands-on setting.
Impressions: Insights report, LinkedIn