Detroit Future City’s 2025 Annual Forum
The Future City Forum brings together 300+ Detroit stakeholders and visionary leaders for a powerful day of ideas, action, and connection. As Detroit Future City (DFC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, this Forum will be a space to come together and spark bold solutions for Detroit for the next 10 years. The event is free!
This year’s event will feature:
- A nationally recognized keynote speaker
- A panel of local innovative changemakers
- Interactive breakout discussions
- Opportunities for meaningful dialogue and networking
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Icon, 200 Walker Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Future City Forum Keynote
Detroit Future City names Dr. Michael McAfee, CEO of Policy Link, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Future City Forum.
Dr. McAfee is a visionary leader whose work has shaped national conversations on equity, leadership, and systems change. At Future City Forum, he will challenge us to reimagine what’s possible for our communities—focusing on how to build a just society and an equitable economy, especially for those most impacted by structural racism.