Tech Collaboration Events
EDUCATION-TO-BUSINESS TECH COLLABORATION EVENTS
Oakland County is hosting a series of events designed to connect business leaders with higher education institutions. The events will include presentations from local colleges or universities and a networking session for decision makers to build deeper ties and foster collaboration within the following industries:
- IT/Computer Services
- Robotics Integration
- Research, Engineering & Design
MiTechCon October 28-30, 2026 at Oakland University
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Oakland County Tech Collaboration invites technical employers, founders, engineering leaders, and technology teams to explore MITechCon 2026, October 28-30, 2026 at Oakland University. The conference connects Michigan's technology community through practical sessions, workshops, regional leadership, and talent development opportunities.
Defense: Innovate and Integrate (DI2) Summit
Date:
11/05/2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMDefense: Innovate and Integrate (DI2) Summit – November 5, 2026
Oakland County and the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition are bringing the federal innovation ecosystem to Troy for the Defense: Innovate and Integrate (DI2) Summit on November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The summit will connect Michigan companies directly with the DefenseWERX innovation ecosystem and other federal pathways designed to move promising technologies from idea to testing, funding and adoption.
The day will spotlight opportunities in advanced manufacturing, autonomy, robotics, mobility, aerospace and dual-use technologies, with companies gaining a clearer path into federal innovation programs — and direct access to the people helping shape them.
Who should attend? Companies seeking to break into defense or expand their federal business, DI2 is built to make those connections real.
Registration is open, and sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.
For more information and to register, visit: www.TheDRDC.org/DI2Summit