Hilary Doe - Chief Growth Officer of the State of Michigan,
Quentin L. Messer, Jr. - CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Gabriel Ehrlich - Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan
American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation—the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth—and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It’s endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol.
In a rapidly changing world, connectivity is critical to every aspect of our lives. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will discuss the company’s most exciting, disruptive and customer-loving chapter yet.
The automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation to electric, autonomous and software-defined vehicles. Join General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra for a look at how she’s guiding GM into its next century. Barra will discuss GM’s strategic bets on the future and how the company is driving technology advancements and improving the customer experience with the potential to create a better world for all.
Spartan student-athletes had remarkable success on and off the field in the recently concluded academic year. Leading MSU teams are an AD and head coaches that are the envy of many college athletic programs around the country. They are doing so while facing the headwinds of transformative change in college athletics.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive.
Join DEC members for an exclusive private tour and presentation of this game-changing project before its scheduled 2025 public opening. After the bridge tour, members will enjoy a MDOT Traffic Control Center tour and networking with light food and refreshments.
The Detroit Tigers 2024 Season is Underway.
Don’t miss the excitement as new General Manager Jeff Greenberg, select players and team broadcasters are scheduled to attend!
Dan Gilbert | Founder & Chairman, Rocket Companies
David Burritt | President & CEO, U. S. Steel
Lael Brainard | Director, National Economic Council and White House National Economic Advisor
The Honorable Debbie Stabenow | U.S. Senator for Michigan
Ali Velshi | MSNBC Chief Correspondent and Host of “Velshi”
