Oakland County Diversification Bulletin: Mobility & Defense Opportunities Inside!

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Diversification Bulletin


Electric Vehicle.

The Battery Show

October 12-15, 2026

The North America Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo will once again be held at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.  This event brings industry professionals together to stay in the loop on what’s happening within the industry and what the future holds for it.  Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with 1,300+ exhibitors and 16,000+ industry professionsals.

Register Here


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ITB Group’s 2026 Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit

October 29, 2026

The ITB Group has updated the program for its 2026 Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit, taking place October 29 in Troy, Michigan at the MSU Management Education Center. Explore 16 in-depth technical presentations across five sessions covering liquid and gaseous fuel-based powertrains, storage, emissions, delivery systems, and other key technologies shaping the future of mobility. Highlights include presentations by CARB, General Motors x 2, Kautex Textron, and TI Automotive.  The registration fee is $940. 

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Defense: Integrate & Innovate (DI2) Summit

November 5, 2026 in Troy

Your next customer could be the U.S. Government! The DI2 Summit brings DEFENSEWERX, ERDCWERX, FLEETWERX, HSWERX, & SOFWERX to Southeast Michigan to connect innovators with real Army, Navy, and Homeland Security opportunities and more. You don't have to be a traditional defense contractor. If you work in AI, robotics, drones, manufacturing, energy, materials, or cyber, the government may already need what you make.

You bring the capability. They bring the mission. DI2 brings you together.

$200 before Oct 1 | $250 after
Sponsorships and exhibitor space available.

Register for event, exhibitor or sponsor opportunities at: https://thedrdc.org/di2summit/


Elevate Forum. Drone shot of Ann Arbor at dusk.

Elevate Forum 2026: Advancing Manufacturing. Strengthening Communities.

November 5, 2026

Join the U-M Economic Growth Institute for Elevate Forum 2026 on Thursday, November 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the U-M North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor. 

Business and community leaders can choose from two focused tracks: Business Leaders: AI in Action, featuring practical guidance, manufacturer case studies and a live workflow workshop, or Community Development Professionals: Economic & Talent Strategy, featuring actionable approaches to regional growth with Michigan workforce and economic development leaders. 

The event is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Space is limited, and registration is required. 

Register: economicgrowth.umich.edu/elevate-forum-2026/


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