Detroit newest modern marvel, the freshly renovated Michigan Central, will play host to Michigan Tech Week from Oct. 1-4, in Detroit.
Michigan Tech Week is set to bring together leading voices from the tech industry, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a dynamic week of discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and networking hosted at Detroit’s first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a solid lineup of speakers and participate in a variety of events aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the state’s ecosystem.
Detroit native and fashion and beauty entrepreneur Melissa Butler, the innovative force behind The Lip Bar, will be one of the featured speakers. Butler will share her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s changing the beauty industry with inclusive, socially conscious products.
Other presenters and speakers include Jason Raznick, the founder of Benzinga, a leading financial media outlet; Freada Kapor Klein, a visionary leader in venture capital; and Jon Oberheide, co-founder of Duo Security, one of Michigan’s most successful tech companies. Oberheide will provide valuable lessons from his experience scaling a cybersecurity firm and navigating a successful exit, while Klein discuss how her company Kapor Capital focuses on impact investing and supporting companies that bridge gaps in access and opportunity, and Raznick will offer insights into building a media platform and creating value for the investment community.
In addition to the list of speakers, other highlights of Michigan Tech Week include:
– $300,000 in Pitch Prizes: Competitions will showcase emerging startups as they compete for a chance to win part of the $300,000 prize pool, helping them accelerate their growth and gain investor interest.
– Tech Exhibitions: Explore the latest innovations in tech, featuring leading-edge products, services, and demonstrations from Michigan-based companies.
– Workshops: A series of workshops led by industry experts will offer hands-on learning opportunities covering topics such as AI, cybersecurity, startup funding, and business scaling.
– Networking Events: Michigan Tech Week will provide numerous networking opportunities including an opening reception and closing ceremony, enabling connection with top tech leaders, investors, and peers from across the industry.
– Experience Michigan Central: This year’s Michigan Tech Week is hosted by Michigan Central, a vibrant and inclusive 30-acre campus which serves as a convening place and real-world test bed for technologies advancing a more sustainable and equitable future. The week’s programming will be split between The Station and Newlab at Michigan Central as well as outdoor activations on the campus.
Michigan Tech Week overlaps with Black Tech Saturdays’ 2024 Digital Empowerment Summit, which takes place Oct. 3-5 at the Michigan Science Center and the College for Creative Studies.
