Defense
- IDEX 2025, February 17-21, Abu Dahbi, UAE – The premier defense exhibition in the Middle East, showcasing the latest in land, sea, and air defense technologies.
- MDEX, April 8-10, Warren, MI – a major event for the defense industry in Michigan, focusing on networking, educational briefings, and supporting small businesses.
- GVETS, August 12-14, Warren, MI – a symposium focused on the latest advancements in ground vehicle systems engineering and technology.
Food & AgTech
- None at this time
HealthTech
- BioTech Showcase 2025, January 13-15, San Francisco, CA – a premier investor conference committed to creating a platform for private and micro-mid-cap biotechnology companies, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their innovations and engage one-to-one with investors and biopharmaceutical executives.
Mobility
- CES, January 7-10, Las Vegas, NV – The MIBA will be on the ground at CES again this year – reach out to Bernard Bourgeois to schedule time to discuss opportunities in Michigan.
- The Detroit Auto Show, January 10-20, Industry Days, January 15-16 – The preeminent Auto Show with over 20+ attractions, events, and shows all about vehicles and the ever-growing technology behind them.Industry Days and the Mobility Global Forum have been redesigned for more impact and access to thought leaders.
- Automate 2025, May 12-15, Detroit, MI (moving back to Detroit after a few years in Chicago!) – North America’s largest robotics and automation event, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
- Autotech 2025, June 3-5, Novi, MI – A leading automotive technology conference that brings together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
- MOVE America Mobility Conference: Mobility Re-imagined, September 24-25, 2025, Detroit , MI – the #1 tech mobility event in the Americas, bringing together the people and companies redefining mobility. MOVE America connects the entire mobility ecosystem, focused on tech, business models and sustainable futures. Leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain gather at MOVE for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, innovate, partner and do business.
- The Battery Show 2025, October 6-9, Detroit, MI – The leading event for battery technology, bringing together industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in battery technology and applications.
Sustainability
- Great Lakes Expo / AgTech Summit, December 10-12, Grand Rapids, MI – connect with over 4,500 fruit, vegetable, farm market and greenhouse individuals and over 400 industry-leading companies.
Other
- SelectUSA, May 11-14, National Harbor, MD – A premier event for promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, connecting international investors with US economic development organizations.