WEDNESDAY
64
10:00am | Belmont 2/3 | Keynote
Keynote: Lessons from the
"Built in Detroit" Movement
With the ever-increasing number of hardware startups and investment opportunities,
the future of U.S. manufacturing is on the mind of many an entrepreneur. What is
required to manufacture a product in this day and age? How do you take your idea to
scale? How do you preserve your company's ideals, values and vision in the process?
Few know the real-world challenges of manufacturing like Detroit's Shinola. Maker of
fine watches, bikes, leather goods and more, Shinola has taken the "Built in Detroit"
movement to new heights and is a key player in the rebirth of the city. Hear their story
firsthand, learn the hard-fought lessons, and gain applicable insights in a special key-
note interview with Shinola President Jacques Panis. Jacques will be joined on stage
by Brian Solis, a digital analyst, anthropologist, and futurist. In his work at Altimeter
Group, Solis studies the effects of disruptive technology on business and society. He is
an avid keynote speaker and award-winning author who is globally recognized as one
of the most prominent thought leaders in digital transformation.
Jacques Panis • President: Shinola
Brian Solis • Principal Analyst: Altimeter Group
