Summit has taken you to the edges of the earth — deserts, beaches, mountaintops, open water. Now, we’re taking you somewhere different. Somewhere electric.
S O M E W H E R E A L I V E .
DETROIT ISN’T JUST A PLACE. IT’S A FREQUENCY. A DEEP BASSLINE THAT HAS MOVED GENERATIONS. A CITY BUILT ON INVENTION, REINVENTION AND A REFUSAL TO FADE. A CITY WHERE CREATIVITY AND INDUSTRY COLLIDE IN A WAY THAT CHANGES THE WORLD.
WE’RE INVITING YOU TO EXPERIENCE DETROIT THE SUMMIT WAY: WITH EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS AND THE KIND OF ENERGY THAT ONLY COMES FROM STEPPING INTO THE UNEXPECTED.
TRUST US—THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST VIBRANT, EYE-OPENING AND WILDLY FUN GATHERINGS WE’VE EVER CREATED. IF YOU COME WITH AN OPEN MIND, DETROIT WILL MEET YOU WITH AN OPEN HEART.
ARE YOU IN?
Tim Urban
Dr. Bernice A. King
Moodymann
Moodymann’s unique blend of samples and original instrumentation puts his sound in a class of its own leaving you hooked on a groove from start to finish.
Ev Williams
Lori Gottlieb
LP Giobbi
Stavroz
Refik Anadol
The Wailers
Robert Friedland
Full Crate
Sade Lythcott
Aluna
Shepard Fairey
Coco & Breezy
Bill T. Jones
Mayor Mike Duggan
Elena Brower
Mother, mentor, poet, artist, bestselling author and host of the Practice You podcast, Elena Brower joins the Summit stage to dive deep on the journey of death in our day-to-day lives.
Kulapat Yantrasast
Shaka Senghor
Shaka Senghor is a bestselling author and speaker whose journey from the streets to redemption inspires change. Hailed by Oprah as one of her most profound conversations, the Detroit native uses storytelling to redefine wisdom, purpose and second chances.
Brad Keywell
Brad has founded/co-founded nine tech companies—including three NASDAQ IPOs—bridging innovation, venture capital and immersive storytelling. From global ideas platforms to experiential museums, his work redefines how we engage with technology, creativity and impact.
Ashley Bell
Ara Katz
Dick Costolo
Marc Porat
Caleesi & Kreis
Double Touch
Stacy Letrice
Tony Touch
Eames Demetrios
John McWhorter
Dr. Linda Lancaster
DJ Ruckus
Kiko Dontchev
Yamagucci
Dan Goods
Donna D'Cruz
Hank Willis Thomas
Hank Willis Thomas is a visionary artist exploring themes of identity, history and power. In a special conversation with Shepard Fairey, he will dive into the intersection of activism and visual storytelling—examining how art shapes culture, challenges narratives and redefines the public space.
Eric Berlow
Harold Faltermeyer
Kim Strother
Ben Gleib
Dames Brown
Starr Hawkins
BLKSMTH
IN-Q
Pablos Holman
Ally Bogard
Jonathan Swerdlin
Aaron Taylor Kuffner
Franz von Holzhausen
Tero Isokauppila & Miki Agrawal
Chloe Macintosh
Melissa Levy
Radha Agrawal
Jacy Cunningham
Steve Tam
Emily Morse
The Great Bingo Revival
GAVLAK
The AstroTwins
SUMMIT DETROIT ADVISORY BOARD
John Varvatos
A visionary, philanthropist and cultural icon, John Varvatos created one of the most aspirational lifestyle brands that exists. His unique vision led him to seamlessly meld fashion and music, his two biggest passions.
Dhani Jones
Moodymann
Moodymann’s unique blend of samples and original instrumentation puts his sound in a class of its own leaving you hooked on a groove from start to finish.
Phillip Cooley
Tracy Washington
Jonny Imerman
Philip Kafka
Kenan Juska
David Belt
Dennis Archer Jr.
Bethany Shorb
Nicole Patrice De Member
With Gratitude For Our Partners





SUMMIT DETROIT IS DESIGNED TO FUEL, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE - DEEPENING THE CONNECTIONS AMONG OUR GLOBAL LEADERS, VISIONARIES, CREATORS AND EXPLORERS.
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER.
only 500 tickets available with lodging
TICKETS START AT $4,350 FOR A LIMITED TIME
We now have ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ Insurance available to allow for ticket refunds up to 11 days prior to the event
DETROIT IS ONE FLIGHT AWAY FROM MOST PLACES ON THE PLANET
INNOVATION, MODERN MANUFACTURING,
FUTURISM,
THE FUTURE OF OUR CITIES
ART,
DESIGN,
ARCHITECTURE,
URBAN PLANNING
MUSICAL BEATS,
LIVE BANDS,
SPOKEN WORD,
WRITING WORKSHOPS
EXQUISITE CULINARY EXPERIENCES,
POP-UPS, TASTINGS, PAIRINGS
THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE, MOVEMENT, MINDFULNESS, NEUROBIOLOGY, SEXUALITY
Our campus is set in a historic corner of detroit’s downtown district made up of hotels, venues and theaters.
Indoor and outdoor areas for our
Summit flow.
WHAT IS THE FINAL BIG EVENT?
Summit Detroit is an opportunity for our global collective of change-makers to gather one last time at one final large flagship event.
THIS IS NOT THE END OF SUMMIT. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
While this marks the conclusion of our signature large-scale flagship events, it’s the start of something new. Moving forward, we will focus on creating more intimate, curated gatherings to foster deeper connections and amplify the impact of our incredible community.
Summit Detroit will be unforgettable as we embrace this exciting new chapter together.
Detroit stands for what is possible.