Detroit Impact Conference
Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026, for the Detroit Impact Conference, an immersive, city-centered experience exploring leadership, impact, and growth through adversity.
Hosted in Downtown Detroit at The Madison (1555 Broadway St, Detroit), this all-day conference aligns with Detroit’s iconic 313 Day and brings participants directly into the city’s energy, history, and ongoing transformation.
Our 2026 theme, Grit & Growth: Impact and Leadership Through Adversity, examines what it truly takes to build, lead, and create meaningful impact, especially in complex and challenging environments.
Whether you’re interested in impact, entrepreneurship, leadership, or the future of cities, the Detroit Impact Conference offers an opportunity to experience Detroit up close and learn directly from those shaping its future.
What to expect:
Speakers include Sonya Mays (CEO, Develop Detroit), Jake Cohen (Partner, Detroit Venture Partners & Co-Founder, SignalAdvisors), Grant Gilbert (COO, Rock), Hilary Doe (Michigan’s First Chief Growth Officer), Marc Howland (Co-Founder, Breadless), Christopher Kaufman (Co-Founder, StockX), and many more!
Panels across Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact.
Guided walking tours of the most iconic buildings in Downtown Detroit.
Light breakfast and lunch from Detroit businesses like Breadless and Buddy's Pizza.
Networking reception with speakers and leaders of Detroit.
Bus transportation between Ann Arbor and Detroit.
>> Here is a link to the agenda <<
Sponsored by General Motors, Detroit Venture Partners, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Founders Fund, MBA Council, and Kresge Foundation.
Presented by Detroit Initiative at Ross (DIR).