BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Detroit Economic Club - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Detroit Economic Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.econclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Detroit Economic Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260919T184621 CREATED:20251121T180929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T202701Z UID:13524-1791446400-1791478800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2026 Young Leader Conference DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About \n \n \n \n Lead With Curiosity: Growing Leaders for a Changing World The 12th Annual Young Leader Conference is a must-attend professional development opportunity for those under the age of 40. This one-day conference is designed by Young Leaders (YL) exclusively for Young Leaders! Attendees experience powerful keynotes\, impactful breakout sessions\, and extensive networking throughout the day. DEC board members and conference sponsors are invited to attend the afterglow at the end of the conference. Click here to see 2025’s event gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n Early Bird DEC Young Leader Member: $125Valid through July 31\, 2026 DEC Young Leader Member: $150Valid after August 1\, 2026 Non-DEC YL Member (of YL age): $200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in becoming a Young Leader (YL) member?Click here to learn more about membership and save on your Conference ticket! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (subject to change) \n \n \n \n 8:00 a.m. Registration\, Light Breakfast & Headshots 9:00 a.m. Opening Keynote with Hajj Flemings 10:40 a.m. Connection Networking Activity 11:50 a.m. Morning BreakoutDr. Rubina Tahir\, Mark VanDellen\, or Speed Networking 12:30 p.m. Lunch(Programming begins at 1:00 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. Afternoon BreakoutTim Furlong\, Dr. Emily Jacobs\, or Speed Networking 3:00 p.m. Closing Keynote with John Della Volpe 4:00 p.m. Afterglow (Post-Conference Reception) 5:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MotorCity Casino Hotel\n \n \n\n2901 Grand River Ave\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HAJJ FLEMINGS \n \n \n CEO\, REBRANDX | THE HOUSE OF INTELLIGENCE \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n AM KEYNOTE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DR. RUBINA TAHIR \n \n \n Chiropractor & President\, VRS Ventures\, PC and The Joint Chiropractic North Ann Arbor \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n AM BREAKOUT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARK VanDELLEN \n \n \n Chief Learning Officer\, Become Unmistakable\n \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n AM BREAKOUT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TIM FURLONG \n \n \n President & Founder\, My Quarter Turns\n \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n PM BREAKOUT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DR. EMILY JACOBS \n \n \n TEDx Global Speaker\, Author\, Leadership Coach \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n PM BREAKOUT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOHN DELLA VOLPE \n \n \n Harvard Kennedy School IOP\, Author\, &\nContributor for MS Now and New York Times \n \n \n \n BIO & SESSION INFO \n \n \n \n PM KEYNOTE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendees can experience: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HEADSHOTS \n \n \n \n Lee Media House will provide complimentary professional headshots for attendees in the morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOSITY STATIONS \n \n \n \n During breakfast\, take a moment to share your thoughts and inspire prompt ideas. Your insights will help steer conversations throughout the day. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTENT CREATION EXERCISE \n \n \n \n Jasmine Swain\, Creator Engagements Lead\, General Motors Brand at General Motors\, will open the conference by discussing how to share your conference experience with your network. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONNECTION ACTIVITY \n \n \n \n Grab a team of 10 for this networking activity! Scoring is based on correct answers and submission time. The Top 2 teams will compete in a final\, interactive game.  \nCategories: \n\nTrivia\nName That Tune\nRiddles\nName the Landmark\nWho Said That?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: Jocelynn Inge\, Impact Manager at the Children's Foundation of Michigan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEED NETWORKING BREAKOUT SESSIONS \n \n \n \n If you’d prefer to network instead of attending a speaker\, join one of our Speed Networking breakout sessions! Imagine a whirlwind of mini-meetings where every few minutes\, you’ll connect with a new face\, exchange ideas\, and discover opportunities. It’s like professional speed dating\, but with a twist—you’re here to grow your network! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETROIT UPDATE \n \n \n \n Hear from Jared Fleisher\, CEO of Bedrock\, during lunch in a fireside chat with YL Board Chair Brooke Adams. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MINDFULNESS MOMENT \n \n \n \n Take a moment to recharge during lunch with Robyn Childers\, Co-Founder & Owner of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFTERGLOW \n \n \n \n Keep the momentum going! From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. YLC attendees are invited to stay after the full-day conference for lively conversation and meaningful connections. Snap a pic with the photo roamer\, enjoy some light bites\, and mix and mingle with DEC board members\, conference sponsors\, and speakers as we celebrate an inspiring day together. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SEE YOU ON OCTOBER 8! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hear from Conference Leadership: \n \n \n \n \n \n "As Chair of this year's DEC Young Leader Conference\, I'm proud that this event is designed by young leaders\, for young leaders. We've intentionally created an experience that challenges us to think differently\, build meaningful connections\, and grow as leaders through curiosity. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas\, new relationships\, or inspiration for what's next\, you'll leave energized and better equipped to lead with purpose."\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maddie Wyatt\n YLC Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Beyond its high-impact professional development and leadership sessions\, the DEC Young Leader Conference is metro Detroit’s best networking event for young professionals. You’ll connect with peers across sectors\, industries\, roles and experience levels — expanding your perspective and opening the door to potential new opportunities.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Genna Young\n YLC Vice Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I believe the DEC Young Leader Conference is an excellent opportunity to network with a diverse group of professionals who share a common goal: building meaningful connections and contributing to the growth of Detroit. What makes this event unique is the wide range of backgrounds\, industries\, and perspectives represented by Economic Club members. Attendees have the opportunity to meet potential clients\, future colleagues\, mentors\, and friends\, all in one setting.\n\n \n\nIn addition to networking\, the YLC features passionate and accomplished speakers who inspire attendees to develop their leadership skills and reach their full potential. The insights and experiences shared by these speakers provide valuable lessons that can be applied both professionally and personally.\n\nBy attending\, you will gain practical leadership knowledge\, expand your professional network\, and enjoy an engaging experience with other motivated young professionals. It is a unique opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow."\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brad Ekonen\n YLC Speaker Committee Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The DEC Young Leader Conference is the highlight of my year. You're surrounded by ambitious young leaders who are all there for the same reason: to grow their network\, learn\, and build meaningful relationships. That shared purpose eliminates the awkward networking conversations and creates an environment where everyone is genuinely open to meeting new people. The conference is intentional about bringing people together through curated networking experiences\, and the caliber of speakers is second to none. Every year\, I leave with new connections\, fresh perspectives\, and renewed energy.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Autumn Hegner\n YLC Event Experience Committee Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our 2026 Young Leader Conference Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GOLD \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SILVER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n bronze \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Signature Event Cancellation and Refund Policy: Ticket cancellations must be made by 12:00 p.m. (noon) five business days prior to the conference in order to receive a refund. 2026 Refund Deadline: 12 p.m. on Thursday\, October 1 For questions\, please contact the Detroit Economic Club at (313) 963-8547 or info@econclub.org. URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2026-young-leader-conference/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Event,Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/YLC-featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR