2024 Agenda
Agenda details are tentative and subject to change.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Services
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Refreshments
Sponsor: Enbridge
Location: Parlor
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Garden Terrace
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Business Center Open
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
Programming and Events
Champagne and Chocolate Arrival
Sponsor: Community Financial Credit Union
Location: Grand Coffee and Provisions
Welcome Lunch
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Location: Porch
Session Hosted By: Michigan State University
Host: Michigan State University
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Session Hosted By: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Host: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Welcome Back Reception Featuring Michigan’s Congressional Delegation
Sponsors: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, UWM
Location: Porch and Parlor
Opening Night at the Stables
Sponsors: Common Sail Investment Group, Mackinac Island Ferry Company, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Grand Hotel Stables
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Gallery
Business Center Open
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
Refreshments
Sponsor: Enbridge
Location: Parlor
Alternative Theatre Session Viewing
Locations: Brighton Pavilion, Parlor
Programming and Events
Hosted Session By: W.K. Kellog Foundation
Host: W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Smoothie Station
Sponsor: Trinity Health
Location: Gallery
Hosted Session By: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Host: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Hosted Session By: The Skillman Foundation
Host: The Skillman Foundation
Location: Grand Pavilion
Lunch
Sponsor: Comerica
Location: Parlor
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
Location: Theatre
Sandy K. Baruah
Suzanne Shank
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
One-on-One Discussion With Alicia Boler Davis
Speaker: Alicia Boler Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Alto Pharmacy
Sponsor: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Location: Theatre
Alicia Boler Davis
Keynote Address: Suzanne P. Clark
Speaker: Suzanne P. Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor: Ford Motor Company
Location: Theatre
Suzanne P. Clark
Keynote Address
Keynote Address: Chuck Todd
Speaker: Chuck Todd, Chief Political Analyst, NBC News
Sponsor: Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC
Location: Theatre
Chuck Todd
General Session
Location: Theatre
Break
Ice Cream Social
Sponsor: Plunkett Cooney
Location: Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor
General Session
Location: Theatre
Keynote Address: Mayor Duggan
Speaker: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit
Moderator: Stephen Henderson, Executive Advisor, BridgeDetroit; Host, Detroit Today and American Black Journal
Sponsor: Strategic Staffing Solutions
Location: Theatre
Mike Duggan
Stephen Henderson
The Grand Event
Sponsors: Comcast Business, EY, First Merchants Bank, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, McKinsey & Co.
Location: Porch and Parlor
Women in Leadership Reception
Sponsor: Rocket Companies
Location: Tea Garden Tent, Grand Hotel
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
Business Center Open
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Gallery
Refreshments
Sponsor: Priority Health
Location: Parlor
Alternative Theatre Session Viewing
Location: Parlor
Programming and Events
Hosted Session By: Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Host: Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Hosted Session By: Delta Dental
Host: Delta Dental
Location: Grand Pavilion
Hosted Session By: SME
Host: SME
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Opening Session
Location: Theatre
General Sessions
Tackling Talent Needs for Employers
Panelists: Kimberly Espy, President, Wayne State University
Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University
Santa J. Ono, President, University of Michigan
Bill Pink, President, Ferris State University
Sponsor: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Location: Theatre
Kimberly Espy
Kevin Guskiewicz
Santa J. Ono
Bill Pink
General Session
Location: Theatre
Lunch
Sponsor: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Parlor
Hosted Session By: Song Foundation
Host: Song Foundation
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Hosted Session By: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Host: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Location: Grand Pavilion
Hosted Session By: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Host: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Location: Brighton Pavilion
General Sessions
Location: Theatre
Break
Popcorn Station
Sponsor: Gordon Food Service
Location: Gallery
General Sessions
Location: Theatre
PAC Reception: A Toast to Michigan
Panelists: Winnie Brinks, Senate Majority Leader, State of Michigan
Joe Tate, Speaker of the House, State of Michigan
Aric Nesbitt, Senate Minority Leader, State of Michigan
Matt Hall, House Minority Leader, State of Michigan
Supporter: Franco
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Winnie Brinks
Matt Hall
Aric Nesbitt
Joe Tate
Happy Hour
Sponsor: General Motors
Location: The General Motors House
On the Island. Off the Record.
Sponsor: Dow
Location: Tea Garden Tent, Grand Hotel
Friday, May 31, 2024
Departure
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
