MIX Summit | Michigan Moves Demo Day
About this Event
Join the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and Centrepolis Accelerator to kick off Mobility Week in Michigan on September 17, 2026 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
The day begins with the MIX Summit, Michigan's annual convening of industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers advancing the future of transportation. Sessions span ground, air, and maritime innovation including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), maritime infrastructure, transit, manufacturing, and defense applications.
The afternoon opens for the Michigan Moves Demo Day, a live showcase of startups and emerging companies, including Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant awardees. Expect live drone and UGV demonstrations, ride-and-drives, and hands-on exhibits from some of the most promising hardtech innovators in the country, all building right here in Michigan.
One day. One venue. Michigan's full mobility ecosystem.
Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Doors Open
Info: Attendees arrive, check in, and connect with fellow guests over refreshments before the program begins.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson welcomes attendees and sets the stage for the event.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:25 PM
Panel 1 - The Mobility Talent Engine: Bridging Careers from Automotive to Adva
Info: As Michigan’s industrial landscape evolves, how do we equip our workforce for the next generation of transportation? This panel explores how we are closing the skills gap by connecting the automotive workforce with high-growth opportunities in land, air, and water mobility. Join us to discuss how programs like Changing Lanes and the MI Mobility Fellows are transforming local talent into the architects of our clean energy and autonomous future.
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:50 PM
Fireside Chat - Funding the Future: Investing in Michigan's Next Economy
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:15 PM
Keynote: TBD
🕑: 02:15 PM
Break
🕑: 02:30 PM
Powering the Corridor: Scaling Regional Innovation Hubs Across Michigan
Info: Michigan’s mobility leadership is not just centralized in Detroit—it is a statewide effort. This panel examines how regions across Michigan, from the West Coast to the Upper Peninsula, are leveraging local assets to build a cohesive "testbed" for innovation. Learn how regional smart zones and collaborative partnerships are creating the physical and digital infrastructure necessary to keep Michigan the #1 state for launching and scaling future mobility solutions.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Beyond the Assembly Line: Dual-Use Manufacturing for Commercial and Defense Su
Info: Michigan’s advanced manufacturing heritage is the secret weapon for our future mobility sector. This discussion uncovers how our manufacturing base is transcending traditional automotive roles to power both commercial and defense-related applications. Discover how companies are leveraging Michigan’s expertise in AI-driven automation, lightweight materials, and robotics to solve complex problems in national security, logistics, and next-generation mobility.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing Remarks (MIX Summit)
Info: Justine Johnson and Centrepolis Accelerator CEO Dan Radomski close out the event with a special announcement: the launch of the Make it in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Michigan Moves Demo Day
Info: The afternoon opens for the Michigan Moves Demo Day, a live showcase of startups and emerging companies, including Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant awardees. Expect live drone and UGV demonstrations, ride-and-drives, and hands-on exhibits from some of the most promising hardtech innovators in the country, all building right here in Michigan.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:20 PM
FireFly Drone Show
Info: As night falls, hundreds of illuminated drones take to the sky in a synchronized light show, capping off the day with a dazzling, one-of-a-kind display over the venue.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.00 to USD 119.00
