TrustBelt 2018 - Detroit | Conway Events | 5 November 2018 | Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, 2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

The only event of its kind focused exclusively on the redevelopment of the former US Rust Belt, this prestigious conference brings together the corporate decision makers, site consultants and economic development agencies who make location decisions so vital to this region. No other event offers you access to these leaders all in one place.

WHO
CEOs, site selection consultants, economic development leaders and other economic analysts and experts will come together to discuss the economic resurgence and vitality of the Midwest region.

WHAT
Panels will focus on key investment-attraction issues such as:

• How to create smart cities and intelligent communities and leverage their unique brand to attract and retain investment and talent
• How innovation and new technologies are driving the future of manufacturing
• The differences between the generations - tech savvy to tech reliant - and how smart cities will enable innovation
• Integrated workforce development programs ensure retention
• How the Midwest stacks up in overall economic competitiveness
• Which industries are most likely to grow as manufacturing returns to the Heartland?

WHY
You are an integral part of the very important dialogue that will help propel the Midwest through the coming decades. This is a can’t-miss economic forum for anyone with an interest in the Midwest’s, or the United States’, economic future.

2018 Speakers

Susan Arledge
President, Site Selection & Incentives, Esrp

William Delaney, Esq.
Founding Partner, Delaney Law

Courtney Dunbar
Industrial Program Leader, Olsson Associates

John Evans
Managing Director, Tractus Asia Ltd.

Patrick Fiel
Head of Corporate Development, Edgeconnex

Henrik Fisker
Chairman & Ceo, Fisker Inc.

Jeff Forsythe
Founder, Forsythe & Associates

Craig Hagen
Senior Director, Global Government Affairs, Electronic Arts

Cathy Hendrian
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Cms Energy

Congressman Dan Kildee
Michigan's 5th District

Victor Lagroon
Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor, City of Hope Hospital & Healthcare

Amy La Porte
Writer, Producer, Reporter, Cnn

Maren Lesche
Founder, Startup Colors

John Manzella
Author and Speaker, the Manzellareport.com

Derrick Mashore
Senior Vice President, Cbre

Ann Petersen
Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield

Kp Reddy
Founder, Shadow Ventures

May Russell
Emerging Technologies Executive, Ford Motor Company

Ron Starner
Senior Vice President, Conway, Inc.

Tom Stringer
National Site Selection & Incentives Service Leader, Bdo Usa, Llp

Arran Stewart
Founder & Cvo Job.com

Peter Zeihan
Author, the Accidental Superpower

2018 Sponsors

HOST SPONSORS:
• MEDC
• Consumer Energy
• Detroit Regional Chamber
• Destination Detroit

SPONSORS;
• MEDA
• MCPB

PARTNERS:
• ITA
• WA
• Detroitte