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12:30 PM |
60M |
Registration, Arrival & Networking |
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| 12:30 PM |
12:40 PM |
10M |
Welcome Remarks |
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Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan |
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| 12:40 PM |
1:25 PM |
45M |
Panel 1 – The Mobility Talent Engine: Bridging Careers from Automotive to Advanced Mobility |
As Michigan’s industrial landscape evolves, how do we equip our workforce for the next generation of transportation? This panel explores how we are closing the skills gap by connecting the automotive workforce with high-growth opportunities in land, air, and water mobility. Join us to discuss how programs like Changing Lanes and the MI Mobility Fellows are transforming local talent into the architects of our clean energy and autonomous future. |
Yousuf Taufiq, Senior Vice President, US Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Business Operations Leader (confirmed)
Melvin Henley, Director of Capacity Building, CEDAM (confirmed)
Nicole Gasper, CEO, West Michigan Aviation Academy (confirmed)
Rick Hill, Dean of External Affairs at the College of Engineering and Science, University of Detroit Mercy (confirmed)
MODERATOR: SaMiya Carroll, Mobility Fellow (confirmed) |
Drew Coleman, Senior Director, MichAuto
Myka Burley, Associate Director, Talent Development & Programming Michigan Central
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| 1:25 PM |
1:50 PM |
25M |
Fireside Chat — Funding the Future: Investing in Michigan’s Next Economy |
XXX |
MODERATOR Glenn Stevens (confirmed)
Senator Geiss (D) (pending)
Representative Bruck (R) (pending) |
Backup Options:
Representative Puri (D)
Representative Outman (R)
Different funders..
Brandon Schram, General Partner, 640 Oxford
Vince Nystrom, General Partner, 1885 Capital
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If we pursue the legislative approach I’ll need support from Shafiq and legislative affairs.
Alt approach, invite Rep. Bruck to talk about SHIELD Michigan and being thoughtful about drone usage and laws while “balancing innovation and accountability”
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| 1:50 AM |
2:15 PM |
25M |
KEYNOTE (Session Name TBD) |
XXX |
TBD |
Kristin White, Transporation Industry Executive, Google Public Sector
Kristin Dzicek, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Jennifer Brace, Chief Futurist, Ford Motor Company
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Female futurist. |
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| 2:15 PM |
2:30 PM |
15M |
BREAK |
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| 2:30 PM |
3:15 PM |
45M |
Panel 2 – Powering the Corridor: Scaling Regional Innovation Hubs Across Michigan |
Michigan’s mobility leadership is not just centralized in Detroit—it is a statewide effort. This panel examines how regions across Michigan, from the West Coast to the Upper Peninsula, are leveraging local assets to build a cohesive “testbed” for innovation. Learn how regional smart zones and collaborative partnerships are creating the physical and digital infrastructure necessary to keep Michigan the #1 state for launching and scaling future mobility solutions. |
Yvonne Pilon, President & CEO, WEtech Alliance (confirmed)
Vince Keenan, Head of Innovation Engagment, City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation (confirmed)
Carl Brown, Executive Director, StartupZoo (confirmed)
MODERATOR: Luke Polcyn, Fellow Council on Foreign Relations, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (confirmed) |
DETROIT
Matt Whitaker, Michigan Central
KALAMAZOO
Michael Seeley from Liminal Group
Clarence Lloyd from SWM First
Remzi Seker, Vice President Innovation and Research, Western Michigan University
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| 3:15 PM |
4:00 PM |
45M |
Panel 3 – Beyond the Assembly Line: Dual-Use Manufacturing for Commercial and Defense Success |
Michigan’s advanced manufacturing heritage is the secret weapon for our future mobility sector. This discussion uncovers how our manufacturing base is transcending traditional automotive roles to power both commercial and defense-related applications. Discover how companies are leveraging Michigan’s expertise in AI-driven automation, lightweight materials, and robotics to solve complex problems in national security, logistics, and next-generation mobility. |
Chip Rembert, Sales Director, Kinetyc (pending)
Dave Foreman, President, Munro Defense (confirmed)
Alisyn Malek, Co-Founder & CEO, Averra Systems (confirmed)
Dan Radomski, CEO, Centrepolis Accelerator (confirmed)
MODERATOR: Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan(confirmed) |
Chip Rembert / Alyssa Jenkins / Scott Cieslak, President, Kinetyc
Keith Miao, CEO, Birdstop
Brandon Schram, General Partner, 640 Oxford and Co-Founder, Beacon
Kyle Dorosz, Founder, Swarm Defense & Foudner, Firefly Drone Shows (Declined)
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Announce prototyping grant at end |
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| 4:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
15M |
Closing Remarks |
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Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan (confirmed)
Dan Radomski, CEO, Centrepolis (confirmed) |
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Including photo opp and streamers |
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| 4:15 PM |
5:00 PM |
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Transition & Network |
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| 4:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
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Food Trucks (2 trucks) |
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| 5:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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Demos and Displays |
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| 8:00 PM |
8:20 PM |
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Drone Show |
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| 8:30 PM |
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Event Conclusion |
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