
Thursday, JULY 27, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Central
2023
DIVERSE
TRANSPORTATION
& MOBILITY SUMMIT
In-Person and Virtual
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham, Alabama
title Sponsor

WHEN /
Thursday, JULY 27, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
WHERE /
In-Person
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
5900 Messer Airport Highway
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35212
FREE for Certified MBE, Listed MBE, Registered MBE, Corporate Member, & Business Resource Partner of the SRMSDC
$25 Registration fee for General Public Attendance
Virtual
Zoom Webinar.
Cost for all virtual attendees is free.
COST /
ABOUT THE EVENT /
The Diverse Transportation and Mobility Summit is the Gulf South's premier summit for corporations, government, nonprofits, and minority business enterprises. This one-day event draws leaders nationwide to Birmingham, Alabama, providing a venue for thought-provoking discussion, relevant training, and efficient matchmaking for businesses that directly or indirectly support the automotive, mobility, or transportation sectors.
(Tentative) A G E N D A /
9:00 - 9:45 AM Registration check-in / Breakfast
10:00 - 10:15 AM Opening Welcome MC
Welcome remarks by Alvino Williams, President, SRMSDC
10:15 - 10:45 AM Session 1
Economic Drivers and Opportunities in the Automotive Industry
10:45 - 11:15 AM Session 2
Economic Drivers and Opportunities in the Mobility Industry
11:15 – 11:30 AM Break
11:30 - 12:00 PM Session 3
Economic Drivers and Opportunities in the Transportation Industry
12:00 - 12:30 PM Session 4:
Economic Drivers and Opportunities in the Logistics and Shipping Industry
12:45 – 1:30 PM Luncheon (Keynote Speaker – TBD)
1:00 - 2:00 PM Opportunity and Advice Table Sessions
(Group Table meeting with Panelists and Diverse Businesses)
2:00 PM Summit Concludes
Primary Audience:
The audience will consist of SRMSDC corporate members, SRMSDC staff, diverse businesses – ethnic minority and women-owned businesses – government officials, nonprofit organizations, and non-SRMSDC corporate members interested in learning more about supply chain equity.
Objective:
SRMSDC, headquartered in New Orleans, is our stakeholders' important outreach and economic development partner. SRMSDC helps identify MBEs who have the potential to participate in corporate supply chains which continue to create parity in diverse communities. The primary objective is to provide information to MBEs so they can prepare and manage future business opportunities and create an ecosystem for MBEs and corporations to do business with each other.
Attire:
The recommended attire for all events is business casual—branded apparel when appropriate.
Expected Weather Forecast:
The average temperature in Birmingham, Alabama, is approximately 75 to 90 degrees during this time. It is usually very humid, and Birmingham is near the Gulf and the Atlantic. Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th.
About the SRSMDC:
The Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC) provides advocacy and business development services to minority-owned business enterprises. We strive to reduce the wealth gap between historically underrepresented ethnic minorities and non-ethnic minorities by providing education, training, and business advocacy for traditionally underrepresented ethnic minority businesses looking to expand their businesses and with large buying organizations interested in diversifying their supply chain to reduce waste, minimize cost and expand their buying behavior perspectives. We are one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). SRMSDC services Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama. Mr. Alvin-o Williams is the President.
EVENT STARTS IN...
automotive
Economic Drivers and Opportunities
transportation
Economic Drivers and Opportunities
session topics
logistics/shipping
Economic Drivers and Opportunities
Mobility
Economic Drivers and Opportunities
opportunities & advice
Getting ahead and identifying new opportunities for suppliers.
Sponsors
