ReShore 2026: Bridging Michigan’s Manufacturing Legacy to the Future of Mobility
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 23, 2026 Friday Jul 24, 2026
Thursday, July 23 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Friday, July 24 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
Fees/Admission
Early Bird Pricing through June 30: $100
Pricing as of July 1: $125
Tickets include breakfast and lunch, and reception the night prior
Contact Information
Molly MacGirr
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Description
ReShore 2026
Bridging Michigan's Manufacturing Legacy to the Future of Mobility
Traverse Connect and MichAuto present ReShore 2026, an annual gathering on Lake Michigan where advanced manufacturing meets mobility, bluetech, and outdoor innovation. Rooted in Michigan's industrial strength and natural resources, it brings together manufacturers, suppliers, mobility leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers to showcase how Michigan is leading in electrification, aerial systems, and maritime tech. Northern Michigan's key assets—water, resources, and ingenuity—are vital in shaping the blue economy, advanced aerial systems, and mobility. ReShore emphasizes that local companies and Michigan's supply chain will define future progress, with a day of keynotes, panels, demos, and idea exchange on Grand Traverse Bay.
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AGENDA
Thursday, July 23 | Evening Reception
4:30 - 5:00 PM | Doors Open & Boat Rides
5:00 PM | Opening & Sponsor Remarks
- Nick Nissley | President, Northwestern Michigan College
- Warren Call | President & CEO, Traverse Connect
- Jennifer Orletski-Dehne | Director, Strategic Initiatives, MichAuto
5:15 - 6:30 PM | Talent Networking Reception & Boat Rides
Friday, July 24 | ReShore Conference
9:00 - 9:45 AM | Registration, Demos, Boat Rides & Networking Breakfast
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks
- Justine Johnson | Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan
- Glenn Stevens | Executive Director, MichAuto
- Dug Song | Co-founder and CEO, Song United
- Justine Johnson | Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan
- Brandon “BB” Barker | Retired US Navy Seal / Command Master Chief, Michigan Army National Guard / Northern Strike Maritime
- Soula Chronopoulos | President, AquaAction
- Colleen Hau | Managing Director, NewLab
- Greg Kangas | President, Hawk Technologies
- Dave Kronberg | Director of Business Growth, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
- Matt McDonough | CEO, Discovery Pier
- Jim Baker | Senior Associate VP for Research & Innovation, Michigan Technological University
- Camille Hoisington | VP of Ecosystem Development, Traverse Connect
- Ben Marchionna | Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer, State of Michigan
1:30 - 2:15 PM | Waterside Chat #2: Industry-Specific Opportunities in Reshoring the Supply Chain
- Alissa Jenkins | Program Coordinator, Kinetyc
- Chris Nolte | President & Co-founder, Bloom
- Scott Schloegel | SVP Government Relations, Motorcycle Industry Council
- Moderated by: Brad Garmon | Executive Director, Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
2:15 - 2:35 PM | Fireside Chat: From Lab to Market: Accelerating Research into Business Impact
- Andrew Barnard | Vice President for Research, Michigan Technological University
- Bill Myers | President & CEO, Promethient
- Moderated by: Glenn Stevens | Executive Director, MichAuto
2:35 - 2:45 PM | Coffee Break
2:45 - 3:15 PM | Special Address by U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
3:15 - 4:00 PM | Waterside Chat #3 Accelerating Advanced Air Mobility in Michigan
- Ann Larson | Deputy Director, EGLE, State of Michigan
- James McClearen | CTO, blueflite
- Kyle Miller | Head of Infrastructure Markets, Censys Tech
- Patrick Mohney | Senior Lands Program Manager, Michigan DNR
- Moderated by: Justine Johnson | Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan
- Will Butler | Director of Industry Partnerships, Michigan Central
- Greg Sharrow | Founder & CEO, Sharrow Marine
