The Premier Conference for Michigan's Economic Developers
MEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is Michigan's Premier Economic Summit and Annual Meeting.
This conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time with several networking opportunities.
Join us in Detroit August 5 - 7, 2026, for education and networking with your partners in growing your community!
Attend the 2026 Summit
A schedule of sessions, speakers, and topics is typically available in May.
An Event page will have cost details in early 2026, and registration is typically available in May at the latest.
Sponsor the 2026 Summit
The 2026 Investor Prospectus is scheduled to be released in September 2025.
Commitment Form
The 2026 Commitment Form is scheduled to be available in September 2025.
Thank You 2025 Sponsors
2026 Summit Location and Hotel Reservations
We are excited to return to the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit.
Hotel reservation information and links are typically available in May at the latest.
Make Your Travel Plans
Plan Your Trip and Fee Time Activities - typically available in May
2026 Awards
MEDA is proud to accept nominations for awards that honor hard-working economic developers.
Nominations typically open in May or June of each year.
- MEDA Medalist of the Year Nomination Form
- Emerging Star Award Nomination Form
- Mike Conboy Professional Development Award Nomination Form
- Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession
To learn about the qualifications, access the nomination forms, and view past winners, visit our Awards Page.
Recognizing Our Planning Committee
Certification Qualifications
We will apply to have this event recognized for continuing education credits for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from Grow America (formerly the National Development Council). Contact their Training Team with any questions about recertification.
We will apply to have this event recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).
Questions
If you have any questions, visit our Staff page.