The Belonging Blueprint: Black History Month Innovation Summit

Newlab @ Michigan Central, 2050 15th Street, Detroit, 48216

GDG Detroit

Welcome to The Belonging Blueprint: Black History Month Innovation Summit!

Feb 15, 2:00 – 11:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Discover the Future of Innovation in Detroit

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Detroit will become the epicenter of technology and innovation as local professionals, founders, and early-career professionals gather for a day of learning, building, and connecting.

GDG Detroit in partnership with Black Tech Saturdays, Compass Detroit, NSBE Detroit, Clixie AI, Think Technologies, DTE Energy, and Grand Circus is hosting a day of learning, gathering, and celebrating Detroit's tech ecosystem. This large-scale, in-person summit at Michigan Central Station will offer a full day on the latest advancements in tech and transformative impact of AI on industries. Content will be provided by local tech and business leaders, Google, Google Developer Experts, including a Build with AI workshop.

This event is designed to showcase the incredible tech talent and innovation thriving in Detroit's ecosystem. From hands-on workshops and product demos to panel discussions led by industry experts, startups, and business leaders, attendees will leave with actionable insights and valuable connections. The day concludes with a vibrant social hour, offering opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded individuals passionate about shaping the future of technology.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an ambitious founder, a university student, an entrepreneur, or a creative, this is your chance to immerse yourself in Detroit’s renaissance and invest in the city's growing tech ecosystem.

When

When

Saturday, February 15, 2025
2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

2:00 PMCheck-In & Registration
2:00 PMBreakfast
3:00 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks
3:45 PMFuture-Proof Your Skills: Mastering Google Cloud in Today's AI Landscape
3:45 PMFrom Black History to Black Legacy: The Lasting Impact of Membership in NSBE presented by Compass Detroit
3:45 PMV313 Welcome
3:45 PMTrucks, Tech & No BS: Modernizing Small Fleet Operations presented by Google Developer Experts
3:45 PMLinkedIn Workshop & Prepping for Your Career Change Workshop
3:45 PMTech for Effective Community Organizing: Leveraging Innovation of the Past & Future
3:45 PMInternet of Things 101
3:45 PMResume Review presented by Compass Detroit
3:45 PMVideo & Content Editing
3:45 PMSmall Business, Big Security: Cybersecurity Essentials for Protecting Your Online Presence
3:45 PMLeveraging AI and Innovation for Leadership of the Future
4:15 PMIntroduction to AI Literacy with Google's Code Next
4:15 PMSupercharge Your Network: Harnessing the POWER of Collaboration
4:15 PMMFF Accelerator with Gener8r
4:15 PMArt & Generational Wealth presented by Compass Detroit
4:45 PMInclusive Smart Mobility: Enhancing Social Inclusion through Technology presented by College for Creative Studies
4:45 PMCreating Black Wealth
4:45 PMVenture 101: Why Venture is Important
4:45 PMIntro to C++ Programing Workshop
4:45 PMThe People Principle
4:45 PMBranding Matters: 10 Reasons Why Branding Matters
4:45 PMArticulating Business Milestones for Growth
4:45 PMSpeed Mentoring presented by Compass Detroit
4:45 PMInnovating for an Inclusive Future: Creating with the Disabled In Mind
4:45 PMPersonal Cybersecurity
4:45 PMThe Power of Personal Experience: Using lived experience to design tools that meet people where they are.
5:15 PMFrom Wow to How! Maximize the Value of Every Dollar Invested in GenAI
5:15 PMSpeed Networking presented by Compass Detroit & Scope Focus
5:15 PMArtists Meet & Greet
6:00 PMInnovation Summit Keynote Speaker Cullen Jones presented by Compass Detroit
6:00 PMAlternative Pathways to a Tech Career presented by Grand Circus
6:00 PMAngel Investing 101
6:00 PMBranding Break Throughs for Effective Storytelling
6:00 PMLeveraging AI for Creative Work
6:00 PMStorytelling for Cultural Preservation
6:00 PMBlockchain for Community
6:00 PMLifecycle of a Student Founder presented by Clixie AI
6:00 PMV313 Mobility Lighting Talk | Lighting Talk Android Automotive: Cars with Google Built-In
6:30 PMAndroid for Cars and Adaptive Apps
7:00 PMAgentic Future: AI Agents Fireside Chat & Live Demo presented by Think Technologies & Cxomplex
7:00 PMInnovation Principles
7:00 PMFireside Chat
7:00 PMThe Future of Art in Detroit
7:00 PMAI Innovation Workshop presented by IBM
7:00 PMThriving in the Digital Age: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
7:00 PMLegal Business Formation
7:00 PMMaggie & XR Studio
7:00 PMResume Review presented by Compass Detroit
7:00 PMCrafting Your User Persona
7:00 PMThe Financial Power of Personal Data
7:00 PMMind-Body & Community Wellness for Success
7:30 PMThe State of Crypto and Blockchain
7:45 PMThe Future of Detroit & Beyond: AI, Community, and the Startup Ecosystem
8:00 PMWomen Shaping the Future of Tech Panel presented by Think Technologies
8:00 PMOpen Mic
8:00 PMFashion Tech & Supply Chain
8:00 PMBuild with AI: Vision-Based Inspection for Manufacturing Using Deep Learning presented by by Google Developer Experts
8:00 PMThe Future of Real Estate and Sustainable Housing
8:00 PMLow Code MVP Prototypes
8:00 PMScale Studio
8:00 PMSpeed Mentoring presented by Compass Detroit
8:00 PMCode to Community: Improving Communication Between Developers and Founders
8:00 PMFunding Gap in Midwest
8:00 PMFunding & Technology for Non-Profits
8:30 PMAndroid Automotive: Cars with Google Built-In
9:00 PMClosing Remarks & Prizes
9:30 PMHappy Hour & Networking

Partners

COMPASS logo

COMPASS

Black Tech Saturdays logo

Black Tech Saturdays

Google logo

Google

NSBE Detroit logo

NSBE Detroit

Clixie AI logo

Clixie AI

GDG Detroit logo

GDG Detroit

Grand Circus logo

Grand Circus

Think Technologies logo

Think Technologies

DTE Energy logo

DTE Energy

College for Creative Studies logo

College for Creative Studies

Birmingham Angels logo

Birmingham Angels

IBM logo

IBM

Organizers

  • Dave Koziol

    Little Caesars

    GDG Organizer

  • Jenna Ritten

    IBM

    Lead Architect & Chief Developer Advocate

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