Big Events Big Impact: Defining Detroit's Next Era

Don't miss the 4th annual Big Events, Big Impact Luncheon presented by ILEA Michigan, NACE Detroit, MPI Michigan and the Detroit Events Council.

Join us for networking, lunch and a panel-style conversation around defining Detroit’s next era. We will discuss what’s new, what’s next and what’s creatively shaping the Detroit event scene. You won’t want to miss this!

Event schedule:
10:30am Networking & Venue Tour Scavenger Hunt

11:30am Lunch

12:00pm Panel Discussion

1:30 Event Conclusion

 

Panelists:

Andrea Gengler, Chief Executive Officer, Rock Events
Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit/Detroit Sports Commission
Scott Stinebaugh, Director of Sales, JW Marriott Detroit Water Square

Members receive a discount on their ticket and $5 of every ticket purchase will be donated to the SEARCH Foundation!

If registration fees are difficult for you right now, please reach out to Meaghan Cole (info@mpimichapter.org) to access our discreet Pay What You Can program. Thanks to sponsor support, we have a limited number of tickets where the difference in cost will be taken care of on your behalf.

Want a chance for your big event to be featured at the event? We are looking for a photo of the event, impact or moment you are most proud of from 2026 with your company logo in the bottom right corner. (Please no advertisements for future events) Send your photo no later than February 3, 2026 to emilybo@thehenryford.org

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!

 

Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

The Garden Theater has a connected parking garage located at 25 W Alexandrine, just steps from the theater. Guests may park for $12 per vehicle.  Nearby street parking at paid meters is also available.