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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.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC)
| 2:00 PM | Check-In & Registration |
| 2:00 PM | Breakfast |
| 3:00 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 3:45 PM | Future-Proof Your Skills: Mastering Google Cloud in Today's AI Landscape |
| 3:45 PM | From Black History to Black Legacy: The Lasting Impact of Membership in NSBE presented by Compass Detroit |
| 3:45 PM | V313 Welcome |
| 3:45 PM | Leveraging AI and Innovation for Leadership of the Future |
| 3:45 PM | Trucks, Tech & No BS: Modernizing Small Fleet Operations presented by Google Developer Experts |
| 3:45 PM | Resume Review presented by Compass Detroit |
| 3:45 PM | LinkedIn Workshop & Prepping for Your Career Change Workshop |
| 3:45 PM | Tech for Effective Community Organizing: Leveraging Innovation of the Past & Future |
| 3:45 PM | Internet of Things 101 |
| 3:45 PM | Video & Content Editing |
| 3:45 PM | Small Business, Big Security: Cybersecurity Essentials for Protecting Your Online Presence |
| 4:15 PM | Introduction to AI Literacy with Google's Code Next |
| 4:15 PM | Supercharge Your Network: Harnessing the POWER of Collaboration |
| 4:15 PM | Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator with gener8tor |
| 4:45 PM | Inclusive Smart Mobility: Enhancing Social Inclusion through Technology presented by College for Creative Studies |
| 4:45 PM | The Value and Importance of Collecting Fine Art |
| 4:45 PM | Venture 101 |
| 4:45 PM | The Power of Personal Experience: Using lived experience to design tools that meet people where they are. |
| 4:45 PM | Intro to C++ Programing Workshop |
| 4:45 PM | Resume Review presented by Compass Detroit |
| 4:45 PM | The People Principle |
| 4:45 PM | Branding Matters: 10 Reasons Why Branding Matters |
| 4:45 PM | Innovating for an Inclusive Future: Creating with the Disabled In Mind |
| 4:45 PM | Articulating Business Milestones for Growth |
| 4:45 PM | Personal Cybersecurity |
| 5:15 PM | From Wow to How! Maximize the Value of Every Dollar Invested in GenAI |
| 5:15 PM | Speed Networking presented by Compass Detroit & Scope Focus |
| 5:15 PM | Artists Meet & Greet |
| 6:00 PM | Innovation Summit Keynote Speaker Cullen Jones presented by Compass Detroit |
| 6:00 PM | Alternative Pathways to a Tech Career presented by Grand Circus |
| 6:00 PM | Leveraging AI to Build Equitable Teams and Organizations |
| 6:00 PM | Lifecycle of a Student Founder presented by Clixie AI |
| 6:00 PM | V313 Mobility Lighting Talk |
| 6:00 PM | Angel Investing 101 |
| 6:00 PM | Branding Break Throughs for Effective Storytelling |
| 6:00 PM | Leveraging AI for Creative Work |
| 6:00 PM | Storytelling for Cultural Preservation |
| 6:00 PM | Blockchain for Community |
| 6:00 PM | Fashion Tech & Supply Chain |
| 6:30 PM | Creating Black Wealth |
| 6:30 PM | Android for Cars and Adaptive Apps |
| 7:00 PM | Agentic Future: AI Agents Fireside Chat & Live Demo presented by Think Technologies & Cxomplex |
| 7:00 PM | Innovation Principles |
| 7:00 PM | V313 Fireside Chat |
| 7:00 PM | Mind, Body & Community Wellness for Success |
| 7:00 PM | Unleashing the Future: Transformative Innovations in AI with watsonx presented by IBM |
| 7:00 PM | Speed Mentoring presented by Compass Detroit |
| 7:00 PM | Thriving in the Digital Age: The Power of Emotional Intelligence |
| 7:00 PM | Legal Business Formation |
| 7:00 PM | Crafting Your User Persona |
| 7:00 PM | The Financial Power of Personal Data |
| 7:30 PM | The State of Crypto and Blockchain |
| 7:45 PM | The Future of Detroit & Beyond: AI, Community, and the Startup Ecosystem |
| 8:00 PM | Women Shaping the Future of Tech Panel presented by Think Technologies |
| 8:00 PM | Open Mic |
| 8:00 PM | Funding & Technology for Non-Profits |
| 8:00 PM | Build with AI: Vision-Based Inspection for Manufacturing Using Deep Learning presented by by Google Developer Experts |
| 8:00 PM | Speed Mentoring presented by Compass Detroit |
| 8:00 PM | The Future of Real Estate and Sustainable Housing |
| 8:00 PM | Low Code MVP Prototypes |
| 8:00 PM | Scale Studio |
| 8:00 PM | Code to Community: Improving Communication Between Developers and Founders |
| 8:00 PM | Funding Gap in Midwest |
| 8:30 PM | Android Automotive: Cars with Google Built-In |
| 9:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Prizes |
| 9:30 PM | Happy Hour & Networking |
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