Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) 2026 | July 29-30 | DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI | The Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) is a manufacturing trade show focused on automation, metalworking, MRO & safety, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The event includes exhibitor showcases, live demonstrations, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities for manufacturing professionals.
US Aerospace & National Security
- Eurosatory | June 15-June 19, 2026 | Location: Paris, France | Automation Alley/MEDC invite Michigan companies to exhibit in Michigan Pavilion at defense & homeland security event.
- Donuts & Defense | July 15, 2026 | Velocity, Sterling Heights, MI | NAMC and Velocity Center DoD networking event connecting professionals from across the defense industry.
- Farnborough International Airshow | July 20-July 24, 2026 | Farnborough, England | MEDC trade mission with ODAI to Farnborough International Airshow 2026 for aerospace and defense business development.
- GVSETS – Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium | August 11-August 13, 2026 | Location: Novi, MI | GVSETS provides the opportunity for the Ground Systems community to network and share technical research and innovations while discussing capability gaps and modernization needs.
Food & AgTech
- ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Food & Beverage Manufacturing | June 11, 2026 | Velocity, Sterling Heights, MI | Velocity event focused on the next era of food and beverage manufacturing.
HealthTech
- BioMixer Kalamazoo | June 3, 2026 | Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo, MI | A MichBio networking event in Kalamazoo for life sciences professionals, academics, and students to build relationships and spark collaboration across Michigan’s biosciences community.
- BioTalent Strategy Roundtable | June 8, 2026 | Virtual | MichBio virtual strategy session convening industry, education, workforce development, and government leaders on Michigan’s bioscience talent ecosystem.
- BioArbor June 2026 | June 10, 2026 | Location: Plymouth Green Innovation Community – The Kiva Conference Center, Ann Arbor, MI | BioArbor networking event; program details forthcoming.
- BioMixer Ann Arbor – July 2026 | July 21, 2026 | Mothfire Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, MI | MichBio and VWR networking event for life sciences professionals, academics, and students.
- BioMixer Marquette | August 24, 2026 | TBD, Marquette, MI | A MichBio networking event for life sciences professionals, academics, and students to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships across Michigan’s biosciences ecosystem.
- Michigan Medical Device Summit | September 30, 2026 | Location: Washtenaw Community College – Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor, MI | Medtech summit on technologies, regulations, and industry insights.
- BioArbor October 2026 | October 14, 2026 | Plymouth Green Innovation Community – The Kiva Conference Center, Ann Arbor, MI | BioArbor networking event for biotech, medtech, diagnostics, digital health, therapeutics, researchers, investors, and ecosystem builders.
- BioMixer Traverse City | October 15, 2026 | TBD | MichBio and Avantor BioMixer networking event for life sciences professionals, academics, and students.
- BioArbor November 2026 | November 4, 2026 5:00PM–7:00PM | Ann Arbor, MI – A MichBio networking forum for biotech, pharma, medtech, and health tech professionals. BioArbor brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate within Michigan’s life sciences community.
- BioArbor December 2026 | December 9, 2026| Plymouth Green Innovation Community – The Kiva Conference Center, Ann Arbor, MI | A MichBio life sciences networking event focused on practical guidance, investor and collaborator connections, and Michigan’s next generation of venture-backed life science companies.
- BioMixer Lansing | December 10, 2026 | TBD | MichBio and Avantor BioMixer networking event for life sciences professionals, academics, and students.
Innovation
- Entrepreneur Showcase and Ribbon Cutting Celebration | June 3, 2026 | Velocity, Sterling Heights, MI | Small business-centric showcase with community leaders, entrepreneurs, local businesses, regional partners, exhibits, tours, and Velocity Podcast Lounge launch.
- Founders First Fridays June | June 5, 2026 | Velocity, Sterling Heights, MI | Monthly networking event for founders and entrepreneurs to connect and share resources.
- SPARK Boot Camp Celebration and Pitch Competition | June 9, 2026 | SPARK Central Innovation Center, Ann Arbor, MI | Ann Arbor SPARK Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Spring 2026 cohort finalists pitch for a chance to win $25,000.
- The Right Place Developer Day | June 9-June 11, 2026 | Wyoming, MI | Event bringing the development ecosystem together for networking, education, and opportunity site visits throughout Kent County.
- Connecting Your App to Real-World Data | June 10, 2026 | East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, East Lansing, MI | A beginner-friendly session on using APIs and external services to enrich applications with real-world data such as weather, maps, and other information sources.
- SPARK.ed | Value Proposition Design | June 16, 2026 | SPARK Central Innovation Center, Ann Arbor, MI | A hybrid Ann Arbor SPARK training session on using the value proposition canvas to align offerings with customer needs and sharpen market messaging.
- SizeUp Live Training for Small Business | July 1, 2026 | Virtual | A free expert-led webinar series showing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs how to use SizeUp tools, data, and training to grow smarter.
- 2026 Fall UnDemo Day® – October 7, 2026 | Location: Detroit, MI | In-person UnDemo Day® connecting Michigan startups with VCs; next event October 7, 2026 in Detroit.
- Toast of the Town 2026 | October 9, 2026 | Detroit, MI – TechTown’s annual celebration of Detroit innovators and entrepreneurs. The event brings together founders, small businesses, and supporters to showcase ventures, connect with the community, and celebrate entrepreneurship.
- Showcase Presentation – November 19, 2026 | Location: TBD | Save the date (New Enterprise Forum).
Mobility
- ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 | June 9 – June 12, 2026 | Detroit, MI – A major intelligent transportation systems conference and expo. The event brings together public and private sector transportation leaders to discover, discuss, and showcase technologies shaping a safer, smarter, and more connected mobility future.
- Michigan Transportation Planning Association Conference | July 28-July 31, 2026 | Location: Port Huron, MI
- Mobility Summit | August 11, 2026 | MSU Research Foundation’s annual summit focused on mobility innovation. Mobility Summit brings together leaders across the mobility ecosystem to learn, connect, and advance new ideas and partnerships.
- MOVE America 2026 | September 23–September 4, 2026 | Detroit, MI – A large mobility conference and expo focused on the future of transport. MOVE America brings together mobility leaders across the ecosystem to learn, network, and explore innovation in technology, business models, and energy.
Sustainability
- 2026 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference | June 9-June 10, 2026 | Lansing Center, Lansing, MI | EGLE biennial compliance assistance conference for businesses, municipalities, consultants, engineers, and environmental professionals.
- 2026 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) |September 9-September 10, 2026 | Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI | The 2026 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) takes place September 9–10, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan.
- RECESS26 National Black and Brown Clean Energy Summit |September 27-September 29, 2026 | Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI | National Black and Brown Clean Energy Summit held September 27–29, 2026 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
