Livestream the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference

Tuesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 30

The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference will focus on “Bridging the Future Together” to inspire radical collaboration across divides. When it comes to our greatest issues and opportunities, Michigan will prosper when its leaders engage with mutual respect and build bridges to move forward regardless of political party, industry, or geographic location.

Conference speakers and sessions will focus on key themes critical to Michigan’s future including:

Attracting businesses and jobs
Improving education outcomes to ensure workforce readiness
Strengthening infrastructure
Leading with innovation and equity

Conference Schedule

Session videos will be on demand shortly after they conclude

Tuesday, May 28

Jump to Tuesday‘s daily schedule on the Detroit Regional Chamber’s site

TIME

SESSION

FEATURING

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Navigating the New Reality of Collegiate Athletics

Opening Remarks: Kelly Tebay, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Michigan State University

Panelists: Robyn Fralick, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, Michigan State University

Alan Haller, Vice President and Director, Athletics, Michigan State University

Adam Nightingale, Head Coach, Men’s Ice Hockey, Michigan State University

Moderator: Joe Tate, Speaker of the House, State of Michigan

Host: Michigan State University

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Solving Michigan’s Housing Crisis

Panelists: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit

Amy Hovey, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Linh Song, Council Member, City of Ann Arbor

Glenn Wilson, Co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Communities First Inc.

Moderator: Sarah Anthony, Michigan Senator (D-Lansing)

Host: Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Wednesday, May 29

Jump to Wednesday’s daily schedule on the Detroit Regional Chamber’s site

TIME	SESSION	FEATURING
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	The Importance of Racial Equity in Michigan’s Population Growth	Panelists: Charity Dean, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Black Business Alliance Hilary Doe, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute Moderator: Yazeed Moore, Director, Michigan Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Host: W.K. Kellogg Foundation
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Understanding Gen Z’s Political Sway	Panelists: Esther Guerrero, Youth and Community Organizer, Congress of Communities Jacob Manning, Grassroots Coordinator and Policy Advisor, Small Business Association of Michigan Moderator: Angelique Power, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Skillman Foundation Host: The Skillman Foundation
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Conference Open	Speakers: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; Chair, 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	A Conversation With Alicia Boler Davis	Speaker: Alicia Boler Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Alto Pharmacy Interviewer: Huel Perkins, Retired TV Anchor Sponsor: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	A Conversation With Suzanne P. Clark	Speaker: Suzanne P. Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Interviewer: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber Sponsor: Ford Motor Company
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Keynote Address: Chuck Todd	Speaker: Chuck Todd, Chief Political Analyst, NBC News Interviewer: Devin Scillian, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC Sponsor: Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	A Conversation With Paul Ryan and Harold Ford Jr.	Speaker: Paul Ryan, Former U.S. Speaker of the House Interviewer: Harold Ford Jr., Former Congressional Representative; Regional President, PNC Bank New York Sponsor: Delta Air Lines
3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.	A Conversation With Dan Gilbert	Speaker: Dan Gilbert, Co-founder, Gilbert Family Foundation Interviewer: Dennis W. Archer Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sixteen42 Ventures Sponsor: Wayne State University
4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Keynote Address: Mike Duggan	Speaker: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit Interviewer: Stephen Henderson, Executive Advisor, BridgeDetroit; Host, Detroit Today and American Black Journal Sponsor: Strategic Staffing Solutions

Thursday, May 30

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TIME AND LOCATION	SESSION	FEATURING
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM	Developing Talent for Michigan’s Emerging EV Ecosystem	Panelists: Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer, SME Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative (D-MI 11) Ann Thompson, Manager, Workforce Development, Ford Motor Company Moderator: Daniel Howes, Senior Business Editor and Columnist, The Detroit News Host: SME
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.	How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics	Panelists: Diallo Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Life Remodeled Andrew Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Foundation Deanna L. Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, Equity Alliance of Michigan Moderator: Rachel Decker, Founder and President, Detroit Philanthropy Host: Delta Dental of Michigan
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.	Opening Session	Speakers: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; Chair, 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
10:20 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	A Conversation With Gina Raimondo	Speaker: Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Interviewer: Awenate Cobbina, Chairman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee Sponsor: Business Leaders for Michigan
10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.	Mackinac Moment: Haley Stevens	Speaker: Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative (D-MI 11)
10:55 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.	Tackling Talent Needs for Michigan Employers	Panelists: Kimberly Andrews Espy, President, Wayne State University Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University Santa J. Ono, President, University of Michigan Bill Pink, President, Ferris State University Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Radio Sponsor: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	AI and Its Impact on Business	Opening Remarks: Alex Rampell, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz Panelists: Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies Ann Marie Sastry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amesite Greg Williams, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Acrisure Moderator: KC Crain, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crain Communications Sponsor: Consumers Energy
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	After School: Good for Kids. Good for Business.	Panelists: King Bethel, Student and Youth Voice, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Kimberly Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Developing K.I.D.S. Michelle Richard, Acting Director, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Ridgway White, President and Chief Executive Officer, CS Mott Foundation Moderator: David Egner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Host: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Business-led Approaches to Solving the Talent Crisis	Opening Remarks: Bob Riney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health Panelists: Greg Handel, Vice President, Education and Talent, Detroit Regional Chamber Jan Harrington-Davis, Senior Vice President, Talent Attraction, Corewell Health Catherine Susko, Director, Talent Solutions and Strategy, Workforce Diversity and Workforce Development, Henry Ford Health Moderator: Jayme Powell, Executive Director, Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership Host: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Shaping Michigan’s Future	Introduction: Michael Bickers, Executive Vice President and Regional President, Detroit and Southeast Michigan, PNC Bank Panelists: Christina Keller, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Cascade Engineering Natalie King, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist Rachel Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Gardner White Moderator: Rhonda Walker, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC Sponsor: PNC Bank
1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.	Recognition of Sandy Pierce	Honoree: Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist
1:55 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Navigating Divisive Times	Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI) Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative (R-MI 9) Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative (R-MI 5) Moderator: Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News; Contributor, One Detroit and Detroit PBS Sponsor: University of Michigan
2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.	Recognition of Sen. Debbie Stabenow	Honoree: Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI)
3:10 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.	Recognition of Daniel J. Loepp	Honoree: Daniel J. Loepp,President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Keynote Address: Gretchen Whitmer	Speaker: Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan Introduction and Interviewer: Daniel J. Loepp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	U.S. Senate Debate	Moderators: Rick Albin, Political Reporter, WOOD-TV 8 Devin Scillian, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC Sponsor: Grand Hotel