Mackinac Policy Conference

A Conversation with Mike Duggan and Dan Gilbert
May 29, 2025Conference attendees can use the app to view the agenda, create a personalized calendar, view the attendee list, speaker lineup,…

Moving Michigan’s K-12 to Top-10 Ranking
May 28, 2025Public education leaders from across the state discussed their ideas and actions to move Michigan's K-12 programming to a top-10…

Mayor Duggan: We Need a Central Vision for Education and to Stop Changing the Rules After Each Election
May 28, 2025Mike Duggan delivers his last Mackinac Policy Conference keynote address as Mayor of Detroit.

A Conversation With Kevin Rudd
May 28, 2025The Ambassador of Australia to the U.S. provided his perspective on working with international partners, especially fellow G7 nations, during…

Women in Leadership on the Impact of DEI and Cultivating the Next Generation of Women Leaders
May 28, 2025Women in leadership gathered for a panel discussion during the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Big Moves in Education Policy: Bipartisanship to Strengthen Education
May 28, 2025Learn about the key transformations underway that promise to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for every Michigan student, including some…

Positioning Michigan for Success Amid the AI Zeitgeist
May 28, 2025AI can enhance Michigan’s talent strategies through actionable investments in capacity, infrastructure, and skills that are essential for unlocking the…

Leading Michigan’s Signature Industry in Complex Times
May 28, 2025Auto industry leaders tackled critical issues affecting Michigan's key industry, focusing on strengthening the state's competitive edge, EV market strategies,…

WNBA Backers ‘Hearing Very Positive Things’ About Detroit’s Bid for a Team
May 28, 2025Crain's Detroit Business Kurt Nagl May 28, 2025 Officials behind the bid to land a WNBA franchise, team headquarters and…

Michigan Lawmakers Talk Education Reform, Funding & Local Control at Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2025Michigan Advance Kyle Davidson May 28, 2025 Gathering in Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel on Wednesday, State Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton)…

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