The 2025 Detroit Policy Conference theme is Driving the Innovation Economy. To win the global competition for business investment and talent, we must leverage our assets to foster innovation throughout the Detroit Region, particularly between Detroit and Ann Arbor.
The agenda will focus on how to capitalize on recent momentum to secure our competitive position as the world innovates and develops new technologies with increasing speed. Speakers will discuss creating an environment to attract and grow startups, high-tech companies, investment, and talent – all while highlighting the way forward in building a dynamic innovation economy.