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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Key Themes

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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, 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 PMOpening Remarks
3:45 PMAndroid Auto Partnerships
3:45 PMFrom Black History to Black Legacy: The Lasting Impact of Membership in NSBE presented by NSBE Detroit
3:45 PMMFF Accelerator with Gener8r
3:45 PMRobotics Workshop presented by Google
4:15 PMCCS 20XX GM Concepts
4:15 PMNavigativing Corporate
4:15 PMTBD
4:45 PMGoogle Cloud Learning Services Fireside Chat
4:45 PMCreating Black Wealth
4:45 PMVenture 101: Why Venture is Important
4:45 PMArt & Generational Wealth presented by NSBE Detroit
4:45 PMIntro to C++ Programing Workshop
5:15 PMGoogle Cloud
5:15 PMSpeed Mentoring with Compass Partners
5:15 PMArtists Meet & Greet
6:00 PMInnovation Summit Keynote
6:00 PMAlternative Pathways to a Tech Career presented by Grand Circus
7:00 PMAI Agents Workshop presented by Think Technologies
7:00 PMInnovation Principles
7:00 PMFireside Chat
7:00 PMThe Future of Art in Detroit
7:00 PMAI Innovation Workshop presented by IBM
7:30 PMGoogle Code Next
7:30 PMThe State of Crypto and Blockchain
8:00 PMGoogle for Startups Alumni Panel
8:00 PMWomen in Tech Panel presented by Think Technologies
8:00 PMCircNova Fireside Chat
8:00 PMFashion Tech & Supply Chain
8:00 PMAI in Manufacturing Workshop presented by Google
8:30 PMOpen Mic
9:00 PMClosing Remarks & Prizes
9:15 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

Birmingham Angels logo

Birmingham Angels

Organizers

  • Dave Koziol

    Little Caesars

    GDG Organizer

  • Jenna Ritten

    IBM

    Lead Architect & Chief Developer Advocate

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