Register for 2026 Innovate Michigan! Summit

Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Innovate Michigan! Summit & REI Transformation

The 15th annual Innovate Michigan! Summit will be on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.

The Innovate Michigan! Summit brings together innovators, academics, economic development professionals, students, industry partners, business leaders, and community stakeholders from across Michigan. The annual event is designed to share insights and lessons learned from the past year’s REI projects while also highlighting emerging economic development challenges, tools, and innovations that affect Michigan’s distressed communities. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, build new partnerships, and explore the Michigan Inventors Coalition Expo. Supported in part by REI, the MIC Expo captures innovation in motion, creating space for ideas to grow, connect, and take root in support of economic development across Michigan.

This year’s program will also feature a panel discussion examining how key sectors of housing, childcare, and health, shape and influence economic development outcomes across Michigan. The conversation will explore emerging challenges, opportunities, and cross-sector solutions that support stronger and more resilient communities.

The event will also focus on REI’s transformation and future direction. Join us as engaged partners; we want to hear your perspectives and ideas for what comes next!

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Special Accommodations

If you require any special accommodations, please note them in the box below. We will do our best to comply with requests made by 7/2/2026. Requests made after that time will be accommodated if time and facilities permit.

Requests for special accommodations

Additional Questions

This event needs additional information from you. Each question is required. Please select an option for the following question(s):

Please select your lunch:
- Turkey and Provolone Wrap Lunch
- Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap Lunch
- Quinoa Salad Lunch (VG/GF)
- I will not be eating lunch

Registration Options

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Payment Options:

Only select the option(s) that apply to yourself; you cannot register or pay for additional people.

Regular Admission ($55.00)
Student Admission ($10.00)

Event Information

For more information about this event, please contact:

University Center for Regional Economic Innovation

rei@msu.edu
517‑353‑9555