Honoree Lecture Series

At the Automotive Hall of Fame, we offer educational programs that challenge young and old alike to higher levels of personal achievement. Our Honoree Lecture Series introduces high school and college students to some of the top minds in the automotive industry and inspires the next generation of leaders.

The Automotive Hall of Fame is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Honoree Lecture Series is supported by generous donors. Learn more.

Made possible by the generosity of the Lawrence P. & Maria Elena Fisher Fund, the B.D. & J.E. McIntyre Foundation, and the MotorCities National Heritage Area.

2019-2020 Honoree Lecture Series

Ed Welburn Talks Design: Tunnel Vision
2017 Automotive Hall of Fame Inductee Ed Welburn
November 5, 2020

Mobility in the Future: How did we Get Here?
Automotive Hall of Fame Principal Historian Brian Baker
October 22, 2020

Electric Vehicle History: Recharged for Tomorrow
Automotive Hall of Fame Principal Historian Brian Baker
July 30, 2020

Lightning Strikes Twice
Automotive Hall of Fame Principal Historian Brian Baker
July 16, 2020

Foxbody Mustang
2008 Automotive Hall of Fame Inductee Jack Telnack
October 2019

What participants are saying

“Thank you for setting up the Ed Welburn talk and tour with the students. What an amazing opportunity for them to meet with a living legend.”

– Elisabeth Wetzel, co-director, Transportation Design, Lawrence Technological University

“I can’t thank you enough for inviting us to attend the lecture. It was an insightful and entertaining experience.”

– Ian, Transportation Design student, Lawrence Technological University

“Thank you for creating this opportunity for us to meet a real legend. I’m honored to have participated in this small and intimate event.”

– Spencer, Transportation Design student, Lawrence Technological University