host a partner event

Digital

Empowerment Summit

September 26th - 27th

Be Part of the

City-Wide Celebration!

The Digital Empowerment Summit isn’t just happening in one building — it’s happening across Detroit. We’re inviting creatives, organizers, and innovators to host partner events that extend the summit’s impact. From wellness sessions to art shows, workshops to pop-ups — your event can bring the community together and create meaningful experiences throughout summit week.

Curated Events.

Creative Formats.

Real Community Impact.

Curated Events. Creative Formats. Real Community Impact.

Events that go beyond traditional panels

Interactive & inclusive experiences

Networking mixers or creative meetups

Community-focused & accessible formats

Hosted within 5–7 miles of CCS - Taubman Center

Examples of
Partner Events

Sound baths, yoga, or wellness pop-ups

Cultural showcases or public art installations

Preferably held on Sept 26–27 (but Sept 22–27 eligible)

Tech demos, coworking sessions, or youth-led workshops

Submit Your Proposal by July 25th

We're selecting events that align with our core themes:
empowerment, innovation, creativity, and joy.

If your idea fits, we want to hear about it.

Proposal Deadline: Friday, July 25 @ 11:59 PM ET

Notifications Sent: Wednesday, August 13th