Detroit Economic Club

2022 - 2023 Detroit Red Wings
2023-03-10 11:00 - 13:35 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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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.

Tickets on sale in june

DEC Young Leader members receive early-bird and discounted pricing on their conference ticket.

Want to learn about YL member benefits? Click here to explore a membership!

BREAKOUT SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS

The Detroit Economic Club Young Leader Conference (YLC) is seeking dynamic speakers who embody curiosity-driven leadership. Whether you’re experimenting with new ways of working, advancing creative problem-solving, or helping teams adapt in an ever-changing landscape, we want to hear from YOU. Please note that this is an unpaid speaking opportunity, but it offers visibility within DEC’s extensive professional network. To streamline the application process, all speakers are required to complete the same form (please do not send cold emails). The conference committee will review submissions regularly after the open call begins.

BREAKOUT SPEAKER SUBMISSION

Agenda (subject to change)

8:00 a.m. Registration & Coffee 9:00 a.m. Powerful Keynotes, Impactful Breakout Sessions, Networking, and Lunch 4:00 p.m. Afterglow 5:00 p.m. Adjourn

VENUE

MotorCity Casino Hotel

2901 Grand River Ave

Detroit,

MI

48201

United States

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.

The Enduring Power of Live Entertainment
2023-03-14 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Michael Bickers
2023-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Marygrove Conservancy, 8425 W McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI, 48221, United States

What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in Leadership Roles Today?
2023-03-28 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Move Your Bus! Keys to Productivity, Motivation and Success in the Workplace!
2023-04-05 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, 48070, United States

Thoughtful Urban Design for Downtown Growth - A DEC/DPTV Town Hall
2023-04-11 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Marygrove Conservancy, 8425 W McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI, 48221, United States

A Challenging Year Ahead: The U.S. Economy Experiences a Mild Recession But Slower Inflation
2023-04-13 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Mary Culler & Carolina Pluszczynski
2023-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Book Depository, 2050 15th Street, Detroit, 48216, United States

Technology Impacts on Industry and How to Prepare Future Workers Now
2023-05-11 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Ford Field, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, Michigan, United States

2023 Detroit Tigers
2023-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

A Conversation with Jamie Dimon
2023-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: David Lewis
2023-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Jefferson East, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Sandy K. Baruah
2023-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Detroit Regional Chamber, 777 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48226, United States

Navigating the Return to Office
2023-11-02 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, United States

A Conversation on the Economy and Monetary Policy
2023-11-14 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Suzy Siegle
2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Walsh College, 3838 Livernois, Troy, MI, 48083, United States

A Conversation with the University of Michigan’s 15th President, Santa J. Ono
2023-11-29 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

No Labels
2023-12-13 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

2024 Michigan Economic Outlook
2024-01-16 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Advancing the Energy Backbone of Michigan’s Economy – Utilizing all the Tools in the Toolbox
2024-02-06 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

DEC Presents: Secretary Yellen Joins Governor Whitmer @ DEC
2024-02-14 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, 48070, United States

A Conversation with Senator Joe Manchin
2024-02-26 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

2023 - 2024 Detroit Red Wings
2024-02-28 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Brigadier General Michael B. Lalor
2024-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Detroit Arsenal, 6501 East Eleven Mile Rd., Warren, 48397, United States

The 2024 Detroit Lions Draft…and Detroit are on The Clock
2024-04-11 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Possible and Profitable: Clean Energy & Decarbonization
2024-04-17 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America
2024-04-23 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Forever Disrupting: T-Mobile’s Evolution From Underdog to Leader in Wireless and Beyond
2024-05-02 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL Networking Event: Spring Swing Putt-Putt
2024-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Royal Oak Golf Center, 3500 Edgar Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48226, United States

A Conversation with Mary Barra
2024-05-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
