The 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference kicks off Tuesday at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber, the multi-day event brings together some of the biggest leaders across the state and from around the country.
7 News Detroit Anchor Simon Shaykhet will be live from the policy conference throughout the week on 7 News Detroit at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Below are some of the major events happening during the conference.
Wednesday, May 27
- Opening remarks from Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah - 10 a.m.
- Keynote Address from Mike Pence - 10:20 a.m.
- Conversation with Pete Buttigieg - 11:20 a.m.
- A conversation with Gary Sinise - 12:10 p.m.
- Mackinac Moment with Rep. Matt Hall - 12:50 p.m.
- Data Center panel - 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
- A conversation with Mike Rogers - 9:45 a.m.
- Keynote Address from Cornel West - 10:15 a.m.
- Keynote address from Mary Sheffield - 11:15 a.m.
- A conversation with Chris Sununu and Jon Tester - 11:45 a.m.
- Growing Detroit, Growing Michigan panel - 12:20 p.m.
- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate debate - 2:30 p.m.
- Keynote Address from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - 4:10 p.m.
