Fortune 500 Innovation Forum in Detroit

Why it matters

The forum's theme, "America Leads," highlights the U.S.'s role as a global innovation hub. Fortune's year-long "250 Years of Innovation" series will culminate at the Detroit event. The event takes place November 16-17 at The Department at Hudson's, a new event space in Detroit's downtown. Discussions will revolve around talent, operations, customers, and community. Confirmed sponsors include Salesforce and Indeed, with more to be announced. Fortune editorial leaders like Alyson Shontell and Diane Brady will direct the forum's content. Key topics include reinventing for the long term and adapting to disruption. Speakers will explore how the public and private sectors can collaborate to drive economic growth. Detroit's resurgence as an innovation hub makes it a fitting location, with projects like the Detroit-Ann Arbor Innovation Corridor and the University of Michigan Center for Innovation.

Key numbers

• Fortune announced its 2026 Fortune 500 Innovation Forum will be held in Detroit, focusing on brand innovation and digital transformation.
• Fortune's year-long "250 Years of Innovation" series will culminate at the Detroit event.
• The event takes place November 16-17 at The Department at Hudson's, a new event space in Detroit's downtown.

What happens next

• Fortune's year-long "250 Years of Innovation" series will culminate at the Detroit event.
• Discussions will revolve around talent, operations, customers, and community.
• Fortune editorial leaders like Alyson Shontell and Diane Brady will direct the forum's content.

Sources

• Fortune announced

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