Downtown Detroit Partnership Fall Forum: Special Edition

Celebrating Connections, Forging Futures Together In Partnership with Michigan Central and the RIVER Collaborative

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.

As part of an exciting line up of city, state, and country leaders, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens will have a conversation on the transformative power of regional collaboration and the benefits of our shared border.

Other speakers include:

Eric B. Larson, CEO of DDP

Gordon Orr, CEO of Invest Windsor Essex

Josh Sirefman, CEO, Michigan Central Innovation District

Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada and more

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