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
5:00 PM | Opening & Sponsor Remarks
- Nick Nissley, president, Northwestern Michigan College
- Warren Call, president & CEO, Traverse Connect
5:15 - 6:30 PM | Talent Networking Reception
Friday, July 24 | ReShore Conference 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Registration, Demos & Networking Breakfast
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks
- Justine Johnson, chief mobility officer, State of Michigan
- Glenn Stevens, executive director, MichAuto
10:30 - 10:35 AM | Special Announcement
- Justine Johnson, State of Michigan
10:35 - 11:15 AM | Waterside Chat #1: BlueTech
11:15 - 11:30 AM | Michigan Innovation Alliance
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Demos & Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 PM | Waterside Chat #2: Manufacturing & Production Lines
2:15 - 2:45 PM | Keynote #2
2:45 - 3:00 PM | Special Address
3:00 - 3:15 PM | Coffee Break
3:15 - 4:00 PM | Waterside Chat #3 Advanced Air Mobility
4:00 - 4:20 PM | Fireside Chat: ReShoring Success Story: Sharrow Marine
4:20 - 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks


