Autotech Council members gather monthly in Silicon Valley to review innovation and interesting new technologies relevant to the Automotive industry. This month, several young companies working on Intelligent Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 will get the chance to present to innovation scouts from major manufacturers, vendors, and investors.

At Council meetings, members connect with startups one-on-one and meet industry colleagues and tech scouts in an informal, compact, morning-long meeting. Startups, in turn, get the opportunity to pitch several car makers and their vendors, suppliers and mobility investors at once, without several business trips and weeks of business development. Each startup is given the opportunity to connect with the members during the networking break following their presentation.

Private Autotech Council Meeting

This meeting is open to members & invited guests only. Autotech Council members are dedicated to partnering with new companies, investing in new technologies, exploring new market opportunities, and working together to discover and support innovation.  It is private, closed to the public and media. Our meetings are not recorded, though members can download the presentations from our library.

Membership criteria and benefits are outlined on our website

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Remote Access:  Autotech Council members (only) may access today's meeting online. To request remote access, you must register on this site and then follow the instructions in your registration confirmation email. Note that remote attendees will most likely have later start and earlier end times due to onsite networking.

Sponsored by Global Affairs Canada

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is the Government of Canada’s international business development network and a core part of Global Affairs Canada. Through a network of trade commissioners located across Canada and in more than 160 cities worldwide, the TCS helps Canadian companies and organizations expand internationally by providing market intelligence, identifying qualified business contacts, facilitating access to new opportunities, resolving market access challenges, supporting foreign direct investment and innovation partnerships, and helping businesses benefit from Canada’s trade agreements. The TCS works with export-ready Canadian firms and other organizations that contribute to Canada’s economic growth, offering tailored advice and services to support informed, timely, and cost-effective business decisions in global markets. In October, 2026 the Palo Alto and Toronto offices are pleased to present 13 of Canada’s most innovative Advanced Manufacturing & Autotech companies to the Silicon Valley.