Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Speaks on Flint Water Crisis in Mackinac Moment

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha spoke about the need for regulation and attention to the water of Flint and other cities across America that have caused harm due to high lead levels in water.
Daymond John to Entrepreneurs: Do Not Be Afraid to Fail

Daymond John led Conference attendees through a humorous and often poignant trip down memory lane juxtaposed with tips for entrepreneurs and lessons he learned along the way.
"One Michigan"

Gov. Rick Snyder urged Conference attendees to overcome divisions, find solutions and write the next chapter for Michigan together.
Dan Gilbert: Detroit Needs to Think Big, Take Risks

Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert believes Michigan’s future is predicated on a conscious shift in organizational culture and a willingness from others to think big and take risks.
Former Intel Futurist Brian David Johnson: The Future is Built by Acts of People

The future of Michigan is an open book and how it plays out in the technologically-driven world will rely heavily on how well its leaders are prepared and plan for the next five to 10 years.

2016 Speakers

Gary Whited

President, General Dynamics Land Systems
Stephanie White

Executive Director, Equality Michigan
Ridgway White

President, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Karen Weaver

Mayor, City of Flint
Ken Washington

Vice President, Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford Motor Co.
Danny Vessells

Co-founder, Fathom
Laura Trudeau

Senior Advisor to the President, The Kresge Foundation
Brian Steketee

CEO, Modustri
Rick Snyder

Governor, State of Michigan
Debbie Stabenow

Senator, U.S. Senate

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