LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW UNVEILS AUTOMOBILITY LA 2026 FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, BRINGING...

LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW UNVEILS AUTOMOBILITY LA 2026 FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, BRINGING AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS, INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INNOVATION TO LOS ANGELES



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LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW UNVEILS AUTOMOBILITY LA 2026 FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, BRINGING AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS, INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INNOVATION TO LOS ANGELES

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From Hyundai’s global reveal and industry-shaping conversations to prestigious awards, emerging technologies and business connections, AutoMobility LA returns November 19 for a full day of automotive news, innovation and hosted hospitality.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Los Angeles Auto Show® has announced the full agenda for AutoMobility LA® 2026 (AMLA), its annual global media and industry gathering, taking place Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Bringing together automakers, industry executives, policymakers, media, technology innovators, creators and business leaders, the event will feature a full day of automotive announcements, executive conversations, awards, emerging technologies and networking opportunities. Hyundai kicks off the automaker press conferences with a global reveal followed by Ford and Volkswagen press moments surrounded by a day full of industry announcements, panel sessions and networking opportunities.

Tickets to the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show on sale now.

“AutoMobility LA brings together the people and ideas that are moving the automotive industry forward,” said Terri Toennies, president and chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Auto Show and AutoMobility LA. “From the first look at new vehicles to the emerging technologies, partnerships and business conversations happening throughout the day, this is where industry leaders connect, exchange ideas and create opportunities. And there is no better place for those conversations than Los Angeles, the largest car market in the nation.”

AUTOMOBILITY LA 2026 AGENDA

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Los Angeles Convention Center

All times Pacific. Schedule subject to change.

Time

Programming

Location

7:00 a.m.

Registration and Media Center Open

West Hall Entrance and Meeting Room 515

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Rivian Coffee Cart Open

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

7:15-8:15 a.m.

Franklin Vanderbilt Band Live Performance

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

7:30-8:45 a.m.

Cars & Coffee Networking Breakfast featuring Road Kings of Burbank

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

8:15-8:20 a.m.

Chevron with Techron Welcome with Ian Noble, Chevron General Manager, Retail

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

8:20-8:35 a.m.

North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Finalists Announcement

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

8:35-8:50 a.m.

Hispanic Motor Press Guild Awards Announcement

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

8:45 a.m.

Main Exhibit Halls Open

West and South Hall

8:50-9:00 a.m.

Rivian Press Moment

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

9:00-11:00 a.m.

Honda Base Station Coffee Experience

South Hall

9:05-9:35 a.m.

Hyundai Global Press Conference

South Hall

9:45-10:45 a.m.

The Motoring Club Coffee Break

Petree Hall

10:00-10:15 a.m.

IONNA Media Announcement

West Atrium

10:40-10:55 a.m.

Porsche Downtown LA Media Announcement with Victor Ghassemi, GM Porsche DTLA

West Atrium

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Honda Fastport x Blue Cone Ice Cream Experience

South Hall

11:10-11:25 a.m.

Chevron with Techron Press Announcement and Demonstrations

South Atrium

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

11:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Coulson Aviation and Chip Foose Announcement

South Atrium

11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Ford Press Walk Around

West Hall

12:55-1:15 p.m.

Panasonic Automotive: The Age of Intelligent Mobility with Andrew Poliak, CTO Panasonic Automotive Systems of North America

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

1:00-5:00 p.m.

Pocho Fino Lounge at The Fluffy Bus Collection Opens and The Underground in Kentia Hall Opens

West Atrium and Kentia Hall

1:20-1:40 p.m.

Engineering Gold: How Honda and USA Bobsled Are Redefining Performance Through Innovation with Moderator Gadi Schwartz NBC Anchor, 2X Olympian Kaysha Love and Chris Combs. Honda Business Development

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

1:45-2:05 p.m.

FullGood Motor Media Announcement

West Atrium

1:55-2:15 p.m.

NHTSA Administrator Live In Conversation featuring Jonathan Morrison, Administrator NHTSA

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Road Kings of Burbank Vehicle Gallery Opens featuring Three Weavers Brewing

Concourse Hall

2:15-2:30 p.m.

Green SM Press Announcement

South Atrium

2:20-2:40 p.m.

From Signals to Strategy: How AI Is Reshaping the Automotive Customer Journey with Jessica Stafford SVP Consumer Solutions Cox Automotive and Jeff Jones, SVP Product & Engineering Retail Solutions, Cox Automotive

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

2:40-3:15 p.m.

Cox Automotive Networking Social with Handcrafted Gelato

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza

2:45-3:05 p.m.

Connect Before You Choose: Auto on TikTok with Tsega Worku, Head of Auto & Travel TikTok and Amy Marentic, CMO Genesis Motor America

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

3:10-3:20 p.m.

PetSet Road to Home Announcement with PetSet Co-founders Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust and Tamy Rieder, President Healthcare for Homeless Animals

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Deals & Dealmakers in Entertainment: The Business of Modern Mobility. Moderator Michelle Edgar leads a series of talks with Mobility Executives, Global Athletes, Los Angeles Community Leaders and Music Professionals. Speakers to be announced 11/16.

Gilbert Lindsay Plaza Main Stage

3:40-4:30 p.m.

VW Vehicle Walkaround and Reception: VW vehicle showcase, plus VW/NBC’s 100th milestone partnership with senior leaders from both companies

South Hall

4:00-5:00 p.m.

RACER Creator Summit Industry Briefings

Meeting Room 411

5:00-6:00 p.m.

RACER Creator Awards Reception

Meeting Room 411 Foyer

6:00-8:00 p.m.

RACER Creator Awards

Meeting Room 411

8:00-9:00 p.m.

RACER Creator Awards After-Party

Meeting Room 411 Foyer

AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDUSTRY NEWS

The 2026 agenda features a series of automaker press conferences, media presentations and brand announcements across the Los Angeles Convention Center, offering media and industry professionals early access to vehicles, technologies and partnerships ahead of the public opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, AUTONOMY AND THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

Beyond vehicle announcements, AutoMobility LA will bring together executives, policymakers and technology leaders for conversations about the industry’s most consequential opportunities and challenges.

The agenda features industry perspectives from mobility leaders, addressing changes in consumer behavior, technology, distribution and the business of automotive retail.

INDUSTRY AWARDS, CREATORS AND AUTOMOTIVE CULTURE

AutoMobility LA also recognizes the achievements, creativity and personalities influencing the automotive industry. From prestigious vehicle awards to the growing influence of automotive creators and digital storytelling, the event celebrates the people, brands and communities shaping automotive culture and connecting it with new audiences.

CONNECTIONS THAT MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD

Networking and relationship-building remain central to AutoMobility LA, with hosted hospitality woven throughout the day. Attendees can connect with executives, journalists, dealers, creators, policymakers and emerging businesses during the morning Cars & Coffee gathering, networking lunch, afternoon receptions and special brand-hosted social experiences.

From early-morning conversations over coffee to the evening’s creator celebrations, the event is designed to foster the connections that continue well beyond the show floor.

REGISTRATION OPEN

AutoMobility LA takes place Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Accredited media are complimentary and qualified industry professionals are invited to register to attend.

For registration, event information and the latest schedule updates, visit www.automobilityla.com.

Following AutoMobility LA, the Los Angeles Auto Show, presented by Chevron with Techron®, opens to the public Nov. 20-29, 2026, offering ten days of new vehicles, hands-on experiences, test drives and automotive culture.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW & AUTOMOBILITY LA

Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show® is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world. Held each year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the show draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and brings hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact to the city. It also remains the largest revenue driver for the LA Convention Center.

AutoMobility LA® is the show’s annual global media and industry gathering, bringing together automotive executives, technology innovators, policymakers, media representatives and industry leaders for vehicle debuts, brand announcements, thought-provoking conversations and business connections.

For more information, visit laautoshow.com and automobilityla.com.

MEDIA CONTACT

Los Angeles Auto Show / AutoMobility LA

Media inquiries: Contact LA Auto Show Public Relations [email protected] 

Schedule and participants subject to change.

SOURCE Los Angeles Auto Show

LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW UNVEILS AUTOMOBILITY LA 2026 FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, BRINGING AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS, INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INNOVATION TO LOS ANGELES