Back by popular demand, Automation Alley is inviting the region’s brightest and best computer programmers and coders to compete in a 24-hour #hack4detroit event in downtown Detroit! If you’re a coder, here are five reasons why you should participate:

Listen to Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley talk with WJR’s Paul W. Smith on-air about Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to Chile and Columbia and why South America could be the next great place to do business with Michigan. 

The University of Michigan-Dearborn’s College of Business is partnering with Automation Alley this summer to introduce a workshop series aimed at advancing the business skills of individuals in our workforce and helping area organizations succeed.  

As vehicles become increasingly more connected and electronic, manufacturers are facing significant challenges and opportunities as they try to meet customer demand for more capabilities. SME's Debbie Holton discusses this big data challenge, both on the road and in the factory.