The Detroit Economic Club is happy to consider speakers that maintain our stature as one of the ‘most valued podiums’ in the world. The criteria for speaker submission are:

BUSINESS

• Chairman or CEO of a Fortune 100 company or global organization
• Recognizable thought-leader in his/her industry

GOVERNMENT

• Heads of State
• U.S. Cabinet Members
• U.S. Government: Senate/House Majority or Minority Leaders
• U.S. Presidential Candidates
• Mayoral, Gubernatorial, Senatorial & Presidential Debates

SOCIAL

• Leaders in areas of humanity, race relations, sports, entertainment and the arts

SPEECH TOPICS MUST BE

• Timely and newsworthy
• Forward-thinking
• National and/or global in scope

THE DETROIT ECONOMIC CLUB DOES NOT

• Support political campaigns
• Facilitate fundraising
• Provide a platform for public service announcements
• Advertise products or services
• Host leaders from associations or non-profits

SPEAKER INQUIRIES MUST INCLUDE

• Bio of speaker
• Proposed speech topic
• Dates of availability

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

The Detroit Economic Club receives speaker proposals throughout the year, and does not maintain a submission deadline.