Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design will host the 2026 Georgia Tech Auto Show, a two-day event celebrating automotive design, engineering, and the future of sustainable mobility. The event will take place April 3–4, 2026, culminating with a large public display of vehicles on campus at Tech Green and Koan Plaza. 

The Georgia Tech Auto Show builds on the Institute’s century-long tradition of automotive enthusiasm and innovation. Founded by faculty, students, and alumni from industrial design and mechanical engineering backgrounds, the event celebrates the role Georgia Tech graduates and researchers have played in shaping the global automotive industry. The 2026 show is organized around the theme “Alternative Energy and Design for Sustainable Mobility,” bringing together industry leaders, students, and automotive enthusiasts to explore the intersection of design, technology, and transportation.

The event begins Friday, April 3, with an afternoon seminar at the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. The program will feature a keynote presentation by Jonathan James Szczupak, Senior Director of Design at Rivian, who leads the design of the company’s electric vehicles, including the R1T truck and R1S SUV. Szczupak has helped shape Rivian’s design language as the company expands its portfolio of electric vehicles built for adventure and sustainability. Before joining Rivian, he worked at Ford and contributed to multiple vehicle design patents. Rivian is currently developing its next-generation electric platform, including the upcoming R2 vehicle, as the company expands its vision for sustainable mobility.

The seminar will also include student presentations and a talk by Tom Shinall, Director of Curatorial Services at the Savoy Automobile Museum, exploring the historical context of automotive design through the museum’s collection. The event will conclude with an Auto & Alternative Mobility Show on Saturday, April 4, 2026, on Tech Green, bringing together industry partners, faculty, students, and automotive leaders.