FutureMidwest is the Midwest’s largest digital business conference. Initiated in 2009, the two-day conference is designed for executive management and decision makers from corporate, small and midsized businesses, entrepreneurs, brand managers, marketing, communication professionals, students and professionals in the digital/technology spheres, offering advice on implementing digital strategies to engage their audiences and boost the profitability of their companies. FutureMidwest conferences focus on the impact of technology in five areas:
- Integrated marketing: How to integrate digital platforms into a well-rounded marketing mix
- User experience: How to create an engaging experience across a variety of digital media
- Mobile: How it’s impacting information exchange and user access and how to utilize it
- Business Intelligence/Analytics: How to define metrics that matter most and apply them
- Regional growth: How the Midwest is participating in the Information Age
The conference offers basic and advanced information in separate sessions that incorporate presentations, group breakouts, networking with professionals, and engagements with influencers who are redefining business in the digital age.
The Presenters
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Bryan Campen, Social Media Director, Manifest Digital
The New Architects
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Carolyn Chandler, User Experience Director, Manifest Digital
The New Architects
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Sougwen Chung, Artist
The Digital Creators
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Joey Fitts, Bus. & Competitive Intelligence
Outside In: Democratizing Competitive Insight
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Bobby Ghoshal, CEO, FLUD
Hyper Relevant Communities are the New Pink
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Dan Gilbert, Chairman, Quicken Loans
Session 2 Keynote
Josh Gunkel, Foresight Curator, Hallmark
Turning Foresight Into Action
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Michael Guthrie, Co-Founder, inFORM
Metamorphosis: Detroit
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Dean Harris, CMO, Bluecava
The Internet Privacy Debate
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Jim Jacoby, Founder, Manifest Digital
The New Architects
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Emin Kadi, Founder, Clear Magazine
The Digital Creators
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Matt Kates, VP of Strategic Services, ePrize
Activate & Motivate: When, Where & How
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Marc Kiven, Founder, BrightTag
The Internet Privacy Debate
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Sara Kowal, VP of Innovation, ePrize
Activate & Motivate: When, Where & How
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David Leider, CEO, GSTV
The Evolution of Digital Media
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Jeff Leitner, Founder, Insight Labs
The New Architects
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Josh Linkner, CEO, DVP
Disciplined Dreaming
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John Meyer, Co-Founder, 9 Clouds
Marketing Across the Digital Divide
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Scott Meyer, Co-Founder, 9 Clouds
Marketing Across the Digital Divide
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Teresa Nord, Director of Innovation, MRM
From Idea to Reality
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David Norris, CEO, Bluecava
The Future of Privacy
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Chad Reichert, President, AIGA Detroit
The Digital Creators
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Jason Schmitt, Detroit Correspondent, Huffington Post
What New Technology Firms Can Learn from Detroit Rock and Roll View Profile
Tanarra Schneider, Senior UE Architect, Manifest Digital
The New Architects
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Ben Smithee, Co-Founder, Spych
Turning Foresight Into Action
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Bryan Stapp, Chief Marketer,
Loud Amplifier
The Internet Privacy Debate
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Oliver Starr, Chief Evangelist, Pearltrees
The Third Frontier of the Web
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Gina Van Tine, Co-Founder, inFORM
Metamorphosis: Detroit
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Roque Versace, VP of Sales, Mashery, Inc.
The New Digital World Order
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Ryan Warren, Senior Director, ExactTarget
The Four Pillars of Digital Marketing
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Kirby Winfield, President, Adxpose
The Internet Privacy Debate
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Brian Yohe, Account Manager,
Verizon Wireless
What’s 4G and What’s In It For Me?
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The Schedule
April 27, Welcome Reception
April 28, Session 1: Presentations / Quicken Loans Pavilion
- 9 – 10a: Networking Breakfast and Sign-In
- 10 – 10:05a: Welcome Address
- 10:05 – 10:30a: Disciplined Dreaming
- 10:30 – 10:55a: Tech Firms and Detroit Rock & Roll
- 10:55 – 11:20a: Hyper Relevant Communities
- 11:20 – 11:45a: Turning Foresight Into Action
- 11:45 – 12:10p: The Evolution of Digital Media
- 12:10 – 1:45p: Lunch
- 1:45 – 2:30p: Activate & Motivate
- 2:30 – 2:35p: Introduction
- 2:35 – 3:15p: The Third Frontier of the Web
- 3:15 – 3:20p: Introduction
- 3:20 – 4:10p: The New Architects
April 28, Session 2: Funded by Night & Networking
- 2 – 4p: Funded By Night Presentations
- 4 – 6p: Funded By Night Demos
- 6:30 – 6:45p: Funded By Night Award / FMW Video
- 6:45 – 7p: Keynote, Dan Gilbert, Quicken Loans
- 7 – 9p: Attendee Networking
April 29, Session 3: Presentations / Quicken Loans Pavilion
- 9 – 10a: Networking Breakfast and Sign-In
- 10 – 10:05a: Welcome Address
- 10:05 – 10:30a: The Future of Privacy
- 10:30 – 10:55a: The New Digital World Order
- 10:55 – 11:20a: Democratizing Competitive Insight
- 11:20 – 12:10p: The Digital Creators
- 12:10 – 1:45p: Lunch
- 1:45 – 2:30p: Marketing Across the Digital Divide
- 2:30 – 2:35p: Introduction
- 2:35 – 3:15p: The Four Pillars of Digital Marketing
- 3:15 – 3:20p: Introduction
- 3:20 – 4:10p: The Internet Privacy Debate
April 29, Session 3: Presentations / FMG Pavilion
- 1:50 – 2:15p: From Idea to Reality
- 2:15 – 3:05p: What’s 4G and What’s In It For Me?
- 3:05 – 3:50p: Metamorphosis: Detroit
