Meet Detroit

Welcome to Detroit — a world class city ready to host world class events defined by its transformation and forward momentum. A place where ideas take shape, connections flourish, and events leave a lasting impression. Rooted in a deep sense of community, the city offers a unique blend of history, innovation, and opportunity that creates the ideal setting for meetings and conventions of all kinds.

Why Detroit?

From hosting large-scale events like the NFL Draft, the Detroit Grand Prix, and the Rocket Mortgage Classic to supporting smaller gatherings such as family reunions, Detroit has the expertise and infrastructure to bring your vision to life.

What sets Detroit apart is its energy, character, and diversity. The city offers a range of venues, from cutting-edge convention spaces to distinctive local settings, supported by a welcoming community ready to help you succeed. Add to that an exciting culinary scene, cultural landmarks, and memorable experiences, and you have a destination that can elevate any event. Detroit is more than a destination — it’s a place to connect, collaborate, and create something truly special.

Values in action

Bringing Our Community Along With Us!!


Visit Detroit partners with local businesses and organizations to help bring events to life, connecting planners with the people and values that make this city special. So why not bring them on the road to major trade shows?

Come get a true feel for Detroit's people, businesses, and creative community. See our values in action here!

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Come say hi to us at a trade show or follow us on social to meet our team, check out our new booth, connect with our community members, win brag worthy prizes, learn about hosting your event in Detroit and more!

Detroit Coming To A City Near You!

Upcoming Trade Show + Events Calendar

Stop by and say hi to us at any of the major 2025 trade shows we'll be attending (see below). Meet our team, see our new booth, connect with our community partners, win brag-worthy prizes, learn about hosting your event in Detroit and more!

Event Name
City
Date
Professional Convention + Meetings Association (PCMA) - Convening LeadersHouston, TX

1/12 - 1/15

CESSE Mid Winter CEO Dinner & ReceptionMontreal, CA1/26 - 1/29
CONNECT NorthKansas City, MO1/27 - 1/29
UFI CEO SummitMilan, Italy2/5 - 2/7
Texas SAE Women's ConferenceAllen, TX2/11 - 2/12
AMC Institute Annual MeetingTampa, FL2/19 - 2/25
Destination Michigan (Metro Detroit Meetings Marketplace)Detroit, MI3/6
Association Forum Women's Executive ForumChicago, IL3/6 - 3/7
Conference Direct Annual Partner MeetingPhiladelphia, PA3/16 - 3/20
SISO CEO SummitAustin, TX3/31 - 4/2
Business Events Industry WeekWashington, D.C.4/7 - 4/10
Association Forum Fundraising and Governance SIGChicago, IL4/17
CONNECT Spring MarketplaceLas Vegas, NV4/22 - 4/24
Conference Direct: IndustryInsightsChicago, IL4/24
IMEX FrankfurtFrankfurt, Germany5/20 - 5/22
Professional Convention + Meetings Association (PCMA) - EduConLouisville, KY6/1 - 6/4
Destination Michigan NextGen Meetings ConferencePlymouth, MI6/2 - 6/3
Association Forum Honors GalaChicago, IL6/11
ASAE: The Exchange - Women’s Leadership ExperienceWashington, DC6/17
MPI WEC Annual Conference (Branded Speakers Series)St. Louis, MO6/17 - 6/19
CESSE Annual MeetingPhiladelphia, PA6/23 - 6/25
HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference (ABC)Toronto, Canada6/28 - 6/30
AMC Institute / Engaged ConferenceSavannah, GA7/21 - 7/22
National Sports CollectorsRosemont, IL7/28 - 7/30
PCMA CEMA SummitAustin, TX7/27 - 7/29
Fraternal Order of Police Biennial ConferenceMiami, FL8/1 - 8/7
ASAE Annual Meeting & ExpoLos Angeles, CA8/9 - 8/12
SISO Summer ConferenceIndianapolis, IN8/19 - 8/21
CONNECT MarketplaceMiami, FL8/25 - 8/27
State of Black TourismWashington, DC9/25
ASAE Summit Awards ReceptionWashington, DC9/25
IMEX AmericaLas Vegas, NV10/6 - 10/9
CONNECT WestLake Tahoe, CA10/27 - 10/29
Destination Michigan ShowcaseLansing, MI11/05
Conference Direct: CD Forum 2025Tampa, FL11/10 - 11/13
UFI Global CongressHong Kong11/19 - 11/25
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Annual ConferencePortland, OR11/19 - 11/22
CONNECT DC Conference (Winter Marketplace)Washington, DC12/1 - 12/3
Conference Direct: CEO SummitHollywood, FL12/3 - 12/5
Association Forum Holiday ShowcaseChicago, IL12/3 - 12/4
IAEE Expo ExpoHouston, TX12/9 - 12/11