Tech & Startup Events in Detroit

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Sat, Oct 10

Buffs and Briefcases

Tech Town Detroit - 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202, Detroit, MI, US

5:00 PM - 10:00 PMThe City's Banker

Sun, Oct 11

Tue, Oct 13

Wed, Oct 14

DNewTech - October 2026

Tech Town Detroit - 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, us

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDetroit New Tech (DNT)

Thu, Oct 15

Fri, Oct 16

Sat, Oct 17

BOOST Graduation and Pitch Competition

University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions room 124 - 4001 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221, Detroit, MI, US

5:30 PM - 8:00 PMCenter for Social Entrepreneurship at Detroit Mercy

Tue, Oct 20

Thu, Oct 22

Fri, Oct 23

Sat, Oct 24

Entrepreneurship Training Workshop

Main | Detroit Public Library - 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, Detroit, MI, US

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMHYPE Teen Center | Detroit Public Library

Mon, Oct 26

Tue, Oct 27

AI 101

Wilder | Detroit Public Library - 7140 Seven Mile East, Detroit, MI, 48234, US

Time TBDeventbrite.com

Thu, Oct 29

Wed, Nov 4

As a Tech

Duffield | Detroit Public Library - 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, MI, US

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMDuffield | Detroit Public Library
Ask a Tech

Duffield | Detroit Public Library - 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, Detroit, MI, US

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMDuffield | Detroit Public Library

Wed, Nov 4

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Sat, Oct 10

Buffs and Briefcases

Tech Town Detroit - 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202, Detroit, MI, US

5:00 PM - 10:00 PMThe City's Banker

Buffs & Briefcases is Detroit’s business resource experience connecting entrepreneurs to people, tools, opportunities, grants, and growth.

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Sun, Oct 11

Social Happy Hour (w/ The AI Collective)

The Madison Rooftop - 1555 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit, MI, US

6:00 PM - 10:00 PMTraverse

Chill out and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts over drinks and good vibes at this laid-back happy hour.

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Tue, Oct 13

Real Estate Investor Networking Detroit

Supergeil - 2442 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216, Detroit, MI, US

7:00 PM - 10:00 PMProperty Deal Network - PDN - Investor Networking

Free monthly real estate investor networking meetup in Detroit. Bring a deal, find capital, JV partners, agents, lenders, developers.

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Wed, Oct 14

DNewTech - October 2026

Tech Town Detroit - 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, us

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDetroit New Tech (DNT)

**Notice! Our event will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.** **Come Join us at our host this month TechTown Detroit** **Hello DNT community!** Join us for our DNT ONSITE meetup!! (Wednesdays; 6:30-8:30p EST) Hope to see you soon! Let's *get inspired and get going!* **Note: As we are starting to move away from Meetup, please RSVP using our Luma event page here:** [DNewTech September 2026](https://luma.com/xijcx2mx) **Our monthly meeting format:** The format of the event is as follows: - 6:30 – 7 pm: Networking and drinks - 7 PM: **Presentations**. Up to 7 Minutes Presentation followed by some time for questions after each presentation - Event will end with some time for community announcements **Community announcement:** Welcome Back! We hope to see you all at our September meeting! ***We welcome our featured entrepreneurs for an evening of pitch presentations, community conversation, and networking.*** **Presenters: TBA** **If you are interested in presenting in the future, let us know at** **detroitnewtech@gmail.com**

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Thu, Oct 15

AI, Misinformation, and Voting

Main | Detroit Public Library - 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, US

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This program provides information about how AI tools are being used to spread misinformation in the election process.

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Fri, Oct 16

Advancing Human Judgment in an AI World

Detroit - Online, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit, MI, US

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMInquiry Institute, Inc.

For leaders, coaches, consultants, and professionals who want to use AI more thoughtfully while strengthening the quality of their results.

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Sat, Oct 17

BOOST Graduation and Pitch Competition

University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions room 124 - 4001 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221, Detroit, MI, US

5:30 PM - 8:00 PMCenter for Social Entrepreneurship at Detroit Mercy

Catch some fresh ideas and fierce pitches as the next gen entrepreneurs show off their skills and celebrate their wins!

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Tue, Oct 20

Startup Detroit Happy Hours

Bamboo Midtown - 950 Selden Street, Detroit, MI 48201, Detroit, MI, US

5:00 PM - 7:00 PMPurpose Jobs

Join our community of technologists, entrepreneurs, and startups. Come join the fun, bring someone new, and connect with others!

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Thu, Oct 22

How to Save 10 Hours a Week with AI

Main | Detroit Public Library - 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, Detroit, MI, US

2:00 PM - 3:00 PMDetroit Public Library

The workshop covers the "Step-Zero" guide and "Hamburger Analogy" for prompting, and safe, practical workflows using ChatGPT and Claude.

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Fri, Oct 23

AI for Metro Detroit Nonprofits // AI for Good

The anchor Mariners inn - 2627 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, Detroit, MI, US

8:30 AM - 11:00 AMMariners Inn Human Services

Join us in-person to explore how AI can boost Metro-Detroit nonprofits and do some good in the community!

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Sat, Oct 24

Entrepreneurship Training Workshop

Main | Detroit Public Library - 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, Detroit, MI, US

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMHYPE Teen Center | Detroit Public Library

Join us for a She Dreams Entrepreneur Lab program where they will teach the youth the basics of starting and running a business. Ages 13-18.

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Mon, Oct 26

AI in Digital Marketing & Leadership: 1 Day Training

Regus - Detroit - RenCen - 400 Renaissance Center#Suite 2600, Detroit, MI, 48243, US

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Empower your marketing leadership with AI-driven insights, automation, and new ways of thinking about digital strategy.

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Tue, Oct 27

AI 101

Wilder | Detroit Public Library - 7140 Seven Mile East, Detroit, MI, 48234, US

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Join us and learn how generative A.I. works and as we demonstrate what one of these programs can do.

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Thu, Oct 29

Axis Experience Center Halloween Bash

Detroit Axis Experience Center - 1000 Woodward Ave, Ste 1530, Detroit, MI, 48226, US

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Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Happy Hour with AI-powered tricks, tasty treats, and the latest Axis innovations!

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Wed, Nov 4

As a Tech

Duffield | Detroit Public Library - 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, MI, US

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMDuffield | Detroit Public Library

As a Tech

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Ask a Tech

Duffield | Detroit Public Library - 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, Detroit, MI, US

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMDuffield | Detroit Public Library

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Wed, Nov 4

Detroit AI Tech & Finance Networking Event

Two James Spirits Detroit Tasting Room - 2435 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216, Detroit, MI, US

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUM OF FIVE USA

Meet Established Professionals In Tech & Finance!

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Wed, May 26

Related guides

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City Guides

Detroit Startup Events: What Founders Need to Know

Find the best Detroit startup events for founders. Curated list of mobility tech meetups, manufacturing events, and networking in Detroit.