Mackinaw Policy Conference 2026

WATCH May 26-May 29 | Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, the conference is held each spring to focus on critical regional issues of education, business and policy.

Exterior view of the Grand Hotel. Supported by: MASCO DTE Foundation Kettering University

Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Mackinac Policy Conference is held each spring to focus on critical regional issues of education, business and policy. The 2026 theme — “A Quest for Common Ground” — urges leaders to rise above divisiveness and champion pragmatic solutions that respond to Michiganders’ clear demand for meaningful action and tangible results.

WATCH on WKAR TV Fri May 29 • 6pm-7pm
One Detroit: 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
A highlight of Michigan’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference focusing on critical regional issues.

WATCH LIVE HERE Tue May 26 – Thu May 28.
Tue May 26 • 2:15pm – 6pm
Wed May 27 • 8:30am – 5pm
Thu May 28 • 8:30am – 5pm
Schedule is subject to change

Main Stream
Includes all Theatre Keynotes and Main Stage Sessions, Brighton Pavilion Sessions, and Detroit PBS anchor desk programming.

Grand Pavilion Sessions
Includes all Hosted Sessions in Grand Pavilion Room

For more about the conference, visit 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.