2026 Innovate Michigan! Summit: REI's Strategic Next Steps
Registration Now Open!
- Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The 15th annual Innovate Michigan! Summit will be on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The Innovate Michigan! Summit featured presentations on innovative economic development tools, models, programs, and policies from around the state.
This year’s program will also feature a panel discussion examining how key sectors of housing, childcare, and health, shape and influence economic development outcomes across Michigan. The conversation will explore emerging challenges, opportunities, and cross-sector solutions that support stronger and more resilient communities.
The event will also focus on REI’s transformation and future direction. Join us as engaged partners; we want to hear your perspectives and ideas for what comes next!
2026 Inventors Summit
- Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The 2026 Inventors Summit will be on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. This exciting event will bring together aspiring inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.
Ideas to Innovation
As the MSU CCED Regional Economic Innovation (REI) program evolves, we are seeking input to help shape our transformation and identify key areas of focus for 2027. We invite you to share ideas for community economic development projects that support distressed communities and regions across Michigan. Submissions may be broad or specific and can be provided anonymously if preferred.
Your input will directly inform REI’s 2027 priorities and potential future call for proposals, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to create or retain jobs, strengthen local economies, and support community resilience. You are welcome to submit multiple ideas. Thank you for contributing your insights as we shape the next phase of this work.