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Re-Building a World Class City: The 10th Annual Detroit Impact Conference
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
9 AM – 7:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Conference Programming: 9:30am - 5:00pm; Reception: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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This marks the 10th annual conference, this year focusing on connecting the narrative of Detroit's past challenges with current events and future aspirations across key industries and issue areas.
In addition to featuring business and policy executives across mobility, advanced manufacturing, tech, and small business development, the conference will close with a panel discussion between CEOs and Executive Directors from key development entities in Detroit, including Bedrock, Invest Detroit, Detroit Future City, and the City of Detroit.
Up to date agenda and list of speakers can be found on the conference website
- 8:30 – 9:30AM | Arrival and Check-In
- 9:30 – 10:00AM | Opening Keynote Discussion of Detroit’s history to contextualize present revitalization from Mary Culler, President of Ford Fund (Ford Motor Company) and Sandy Baruah, CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 10:15AM – 10:45AM | Detroit’s Rising Industries Overview of major industry trends that are diversifying and strengthening the present and future composition of Detroit’s economy
- 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Industry Breakouts I Concurrent breakout panels highlighting innovation across business and policy in key sectors
- Mobility Innovation in Michigan
- Diversity and Inclusion in “Big Tech”
- 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch & Project Showcase Self-guided exhibits of consulting projects completed by R&B Club Impact Project Teams for Detroit non-profits, including GreenLight Fund, Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Arts & Scraps, Detroit Impact, and Detroit Experience Factory
- 1:15PM – 2:15PM | Industry Breakouts II
- Healthcare Systems in Detroit
- Clean Energy Innovation
- Tech Entrepreneurship & Startups
- 2:30PM – 3:30PM | Revitalizing “Main Street” Panel discussion with small business owners and entrepreneurs who are driving essential development in Detroit’s neighborhoods
- 3:30PM – 4:45PM | Envisioning Future Detroit Closing discussion of the opportunities, challenges, and objectives for the evolving shape of the city, from commercial corridors to infrastructure and affordable housing
- 4:45PM – 5:00PM | Closing Remarks
- 5:30 – 7:30PM | Evening Reception at Detroit Beer Company Join peers, speakers, and alumni for a celebration of Detroit and the 10th Annual Impact Conference
Please note:
- Ticket price includes bus transportation to and from the venue in Detroit, lunch during the conference, and admission to and refreshments at the post-conference reception at a TBC bar near the conference venue.
- Buses will depart Ross for Detroit at 8:00am and 8:30am, and will return at 5:00pm (immediately after conference) and 7:30/8:00pm (after reception).
Dress Business Casual
Food Provided (Lunch and coffee/snacks at conference; hors d'oeuvres and drinks at reception)
Where
The Beacon
1 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, United States