Tuesday, May 26
Programming and Events
Conference Registration Open
Location: Garden Terrace
Welcome Lunch
Location: Porch
Signature Sessions
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Lilac Room, and Tea Garden Tent
Welcome Back Reception Featuring Michigan’s Congressional Delegation and State Government Officials
Location: Porch and Parlor
Opening Session: Michigan’s House is On Fire
Speakers: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
Bob Riney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health; Chair, 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
Location: Theatre
General Session
Opening Night at the Stables
Location: Grand Hotel Stables
Wednesday, May 27
Programming and Events
Signature Sessions
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Tea Garden Tent
Conference Welcome
Speaker: Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan
Location: Theatre
General Session
Location: Theatre
Lunch
Location: Ester Williams Pool Terrace
General Session
Location: Theatre
Signature Sessions
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Grand Pavilion, Lilac Room, Tea Garden Tent
The Grand Event
Location: Porch and Parlor
Thursday, May 28
Programming and Events
Signature Sessions
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Grand Pavilion, Tea Garden Tent
General Sessions
Location: Theatre
Lunch
Location: Main Dining Room
Signature Sessions
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Grand Pavilion, Tea Garden Tent
Keynote Address: Gretchen Whitmer
Speaker: Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan
Location: Theatre
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Reception: A Toast to Michigan
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Reception
Location: Porch and Parlor
Closing Night in the Tea Garden
Location: Tea Garden Tent
Friday, May 29
Departure
See ferry times to determine departure.