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