Downtown Detroit Partnership Fall Forum: Special Edition

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, join the Downtown Detroit Partnership at Michigan Central for a powerful half-day convening that puts the Detroit–Windsor corridor in the global spotlight.

Fall Forum: Special Edition, in partnership with Michigan Central and the RIVER Collaborative will gather top leaders from the State of Michigan, City of Detroit, City of Windsor, and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, along with developers, innovators, and other changemakers, around one shared goal: shaping the future of one of North America’s most dynamic cross-border regions. The theme of this year’s event is Celebrating Connections, Forging Futures Together.

Attendees will hear from:

• Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit
• Mayor Drew Dilkens, City of Windsor
• Eric B. Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership
• Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit
• Gordon Orr, CEO of Invest WindsorEssex and CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
• Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy and Chair of Michigan Central
• Josh Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central Innovation District
• Steven Kalkanis, M.D., Executive Vice President of Henry Ford Health, CEO of Henry Ford Hospital, and CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group
• Yvonne Pilon, CEO of WEtech Alliance
• Britany Affolter-Caine, Ph.D., Executive Director of Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M)
• Andy Doctoroff, Senior Vice President of Program Management, WSP
• Charl van Niekerk, CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
• Rob Eaton, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Amtrak
• Special closing keynote – Senior Public Official

Through keynote conversations, real estate development updates, and expert speakers, we’ll explore how transformative projects like the Gordie Howe International Bridge are unlocking new opportunities in trade, real estate, mobility, and innovation. Attendees will be the first to receive DDP’s 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update, featuring exclusive binational market insights and Windsor development highlights.

With unmatched networking, big-picture vision, and actionable intelligence, this is the can’t-miss event for anyone invested in the growth and competitiveness of Detroit, Windsor, and beyond.

Space is limited—secure your seat and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the next century of regional prosperity.

Discounted ticket price available to Downtown Detroit Partnership members.