See You Soon!
Hey family! We’re so excited to have you join us at Know Us: Detroit 2023. Get ready to celebrate and amplify the history, culture and progress of Detroit’s Black and Brown communities. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready.
Weekend Itinerary
Hear Us
Friday, October 6th
Itinerary:
3:00 PM | Check In Available at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Detroit (600 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, MI)
5:30 PM | Meet in the Lobby
5:45 PM | Bus Loading
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM \ Arrival, Mixing & Mingling
Location: Spot Lite Detroit
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM \ Welcome & Introductions
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM \ Panel Discussion & Q&A
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM \ Mixing and Mingling
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM \ Venue Change for Performances
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM \ Dinner
Location: Griot Music Lounge
8:45 PM - 10:30 PM \ Live Music & Spoken Word Performances
Dress Suggestions: Casual; Think of what you’d wear when meeting friends for dinner
Meals: Dinner Provided
Transportation: Transportation from the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown to event locations is provided.
See Us
Saturday, October 7th
Itinerary:
10:30 AM | Meet in Hotel Lobby
10:45 PM | Bus Loading
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM \ Neighborhood Tour with Stops
Location (11-11:30): Osi Development Project
Location (11:45-12): Avenue of Fashion
Location (12:15-12:45): The Heidelberg Project
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM \ Lunch and Conversation with Non-Profit Leaders
Location: Detroit Pistons Performance Center
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM \ Breakout Session & Break
Location: The Avalon Village
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM \ Creativity & Innovation Dinner
Location: New Lab @ Michigan Central
9:30 PM - 9:45 PM \ Bus Loading & Returning to Hotel
Dress Suggestions: Comfortable Casual for an active day - Know Us T-Shirt (Long Sleeve, Provided Upon Arrival) and comfortable bottoms and shoes! Plan accordingly for the weather as well, as temperatures are expected to drop this weekend.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Provided
Transportation: Event transportation to event locations is provided.
Join Us
Sunday, October 8th
Itinerary:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Build Beyond the Weekend Brunch
Location: TechTown Hub
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Steps & Commitment Meetings
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM \ Closing Remarks & Connecting
Dress Suggestions: Dress for a casual Sunday Brunch
Meals: Brunch Provided
Transportation: Attendees will need transportation to event space (6001 Cass Avenue). Attendees will be notified of any changes.