Schedule

THURSDAY September 24, 2026 

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Registration & Welcome Reception 

FRIDAY September 25, 2026 

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast presented by Nashville Superspeedway

9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Session 

• Overview of WAM goals and impact 
• Highlight opportunities

9:30 – 10:30 AM
Opening Keynote

• Topic: “Breaking Barriers in Automotive & Motorsports”

10:30 – 10:45 AM
Break 

10:45 – 11:45 AM
Industry Panel #1

Theme: The Race Series 

• NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, NHRA

11:45 – 12:45 PM
Lunch Keynote

12:45 – 1:00 PM
Break 

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Hands-On Breakout Sessions (Interactive Tracks) 

Students choose one: 

• Track A: Subject TBD
• Track B: Subject TBD
• Track C: Subject TBD

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Hands-On Breakout Sessions

Students choose one: 

• Track A: Subject TBD
• Track B: Subject TBD
• Track C: Subject TBD

3:00 – 5:00 PM
TSU Engineering Career Fair 

5:00 – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception

• Open networking with food/music 

SATURDAY September 25, 2026 

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Closing Keynote Continental Breakfast + Reflection 

10:00 – 11:00 AM
Career Pathways

• “How to Get from College to Career” 
• Career pathways 
• Internships & preparation 
• Women in STEM experiences 

11:00 – 11:30 AM
Closing Remarks