Community Calendar

Join Davenport University on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4-6 p.m. for the Discover Davenport: Career Advancement Open House, an opportunity to explore how a Davenport education can fit your goals, schedule and budget. Attendees will connect with faculty, staff and current students while learning about the admissions process, financial aid options and the support available throughout their academic journey. Whether you are considering a transfer, returning to college or pursuing a graduate degree, this event will help you take the next step with confidence.

Join NEI with City Institute featuring Dearborn for our Small Business Social Hour Series on Thursday, August 20 from 4-7 PM at the Tejara Innovation Hub! We are excited to be partnering with ACCESS and the Arab American Women's Business Council for this event.

Enjoy food from amazing local businesses across Dearborn.

This event series supports small businesses throughout Metro Detroit by bringing small business owners together to mix, mingle and move their businesses forward, and to highlight the stories of the unique small businesses that are the backbone of the city.

Gather with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners and ecosystem supporters at a new Metro Detroit neighborhood and small business each month!

The 2026 summit will bring together venture capitalists, angel investors, and founders to explore investment trends and growth strategies and see pitches from 15 startups. Watch innovation in action as high-growth startups pitch for a chance at $50,000 investments in mobility, IT, and healthcare. Finalists compete for a bonus People’s Choice award — bringing the total prize pool to $200,000. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or tech enthusiast, this is your front-row seat to Michigan’s next big thing.

Celebrate Invention is an annual event that honors University of Michigan inventors and the growing impact of U-M innovations.

Event highlights include demonstrations from promising U-M startups, discussion panels featuring prominent inventors and alumni, networking opportunities and the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award presentation ceremony.

Event Schedule:

3-4pm: Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Presentation & Panel

4-6pm: Networking Reception

The FastTrack Awards recognize the companies and leaders shaping the future of the region through innovation, growth, and community impact. The annual FastTrack gazelle awards honor businesses that have achieved 20% or greater revenue growth over the past three years. New this year, two additional awards will spotlight outstanding small businesses and individuals whose contributions strengthen the community.

From high-growth companies to local changemakers, the honorees represent the talent, entrepreneurship, and leadership that drive the region forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, connect with fellow business and community leaders, and hear a keynote presentation.

Women in Tech is where the region’s innovators, leaders, builders, and changemakers come together to learn, connect, and inspire one another. With thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and a vibrant networking reception, this event blends practical insights with the kind of conversations that spark new ideas, opportunities, and friendships.

Whether you’re launching your career, stepping into leadership, or helping shape the future of your organization, your voice belongs here. From technical and STEM professionals to marketers, operators, entrepreneurs, and executives, Women in Tech welcomes everyone who is passionate about advancing innovation and growing a stronger, more inclusive tech community.

From lab bench to market launch, this event explores the full spectrum of life sciences entrepreneurship. Connect with researchers, executives, and investors shaping health tech and bioinnovation in Washtenaw County. Panels and speakers will tackle funding gaps, regulatory challenges, and emerging opportunities facing life sciences companies today.

A must-attend for life sciences professionals and innovators, the event also complements the following day’s MichBio Michigan Medical Device Summit, creating a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and deepen connections across Michigan’s life sciences ecosystem.

Designed to support and inspire leaders with higher-level career aspirations, this one-day, immersive conference is TALI’s signature convening that delivers a premier leadership experience – one that equips high-impact leaders with the tools, insights, and connections needed to lead boldly, innovate strategically, and navigate today’s most pressing challenges.

By leveraging TALI’s proven and trusted approach to leadership development and network of industry experts, leaders will have the opportunity to hear from dynamic speakers, participate in engaging workshops, and experience powerful networking opportunities.

This conference is ideal for aspiring leaders, seasoned professionals, and executives who want to ignite passion, expand vision, and inspire others to make a lasting impact.

Episirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend the 2026 World Paediatrics Conference (2026WPC) which is going to be held during October 05–06, 2026, in Osaka, Japan around the theme ‘Advancing Pediatric Innovation for a Healthier Tomorrow’ accredited with CPD credits which enable the professionals from worldwide to exchange their views on a wide variety of topics affecting child care and those suffering from pediatric diseases around the world. Since Genetic variance, developmental issues and Congenital defects are of a greater concern to pediatricians, we will be exploring more into these fields. This international meet (2026WPC) anticipates hundreds of participants including keynote speakers, Oral presentations by renowned speakers and poster presenters besides delegates around the world. This conference perhaps a giant event that creates an ideal platform to share expertise addressing current advancements involved in Pediatric and Neonatal care. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all the delegates as it provides an international networking opportunity to collaborate with the world-class Pediatric and Medical Associations.

Few Topics which will be covered:

 Pediatric Biochemistry
 Pediatric Epilepsy
 Pediatric Genetics
 Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care
 Pediatric Infectious Diseases
 Pediatric Neuroradiology
 Child Nutrition
 Pediatric Immunology
 Pediatric Allergy and Dermatology
 Pediatric Cardiology
 Pediatric Psychology and Adolescent Medicine
 Pediatric Neurology
 Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
 Pediatric Emergencies and many more

Target Audience:

 Pediatrician
 Pediatirc Cardiologists
 Pediatric Neurologists
 Pediatric Researchers
 Pediatric Scientists
 Pediatric Nurses
 Pediatric Dermatologists
 Pediatric Faculty
 Medical Colleges
 Pediatric Physicians
 Training Institutes
 Industry professionals
 Researchers
 Fellows or Postdoctoral Students
 Therapists
 Emeritus
 Young Research Scientists
 Business Delegates
 Medical Students
 Device Manufacturing Companies
 Pediatric Associations and Societies

Episirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend the World Holistic Healthcare & Dentistry Conference (2026WHDC) which is going to be held during October 05-06, 2026, Osaka, Japan around the theme ‘Oral Health as a Gateway to Overall Well-Being: A Holistic Approach’ accredited with CPD credits which enable the professionals from worldwide to exchange their views on a wide variety of topics affecting dental care and those suffering from dental and oral issues around the world. Since Holistic and Oral Health are of greater concern to dentists, we will be exploring more into these fields. This international meet (2026WHDC) anticipates hundreds of participants including keynote speakers, Oral presentations by renowned speakers and poster presenters besides delegates around the world. This conference perhaps a giant event that creates an ideal platform to share expertise addressing current advancements involved in Holistic Healthcare & Dental care. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all the delegates as it provides an international networking opportunity to collaborate with the world-class dentists and Medical Associations.

Few Topics which will be covered:

• Integrative Dentistry
• Oral–Systemic Health
• Preventive Holistic Care
• Nutrition & Oral Health
• Biocompatible Dentistry
• Mind–Body Dentistry
• Biological Dentistry
• Stress, Sleep & Oral Health
• TMJ & Orofacial Pain
• Oral Microbiome
• Regenerative Dentistry
• Sustainable Dental Practice
• Holistic Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontal & Implant Health
• Ethics in Holistic Healthcare
• Holistic Healthcare & Integrative Medicine
• Functional and Preventive Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness
• Mind-Body Medicine and Mental Well-Being
• Nutrition, Dietetics & Metabolic Health
• Health Systems, Education & Digital Transformation
• Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
• Craniofacial, TMJ & Orofacial Pain Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Medicine & Dentistry

Targeted Audiences:

• General Dentists
• Holistic Dentists
• Dental Specialists
• Oral Surgeons
• Implantologists
• Integrative Physicians
• Dental Hygienists
• Nutritionists
• Pediatric Dentists
• Dental Researchers
• Public Health Professionals
• Healthcare Administrators
• Dental Industry Professionals
• Dental Students & Residents
• Policy Makers
• Young Research Scientists
• All sorts of holistic healthcare practitioners
• Doctors and GPs
• Mental health pros
• Public health experts and epidemiologists
• Wellness coaches and lifestyle medicine specialists
• Nurse practitioners and nursing staff
• Business Delegates
• Medical Students
• Device Manufacturing Companies
• Dental Associations and Societies