Keynote Presentation to feature Josh Linkner

Josh Linkner is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, professional jazz guitarist, and a globally-recognized innovation expert.

Conference Housing Block Closes July 18th

Don't wait to secure your hotel. The Brownfields 2023 housing block will close on Tuesday, July 18th.

Group-rate sleeping rooms are available in downtown Detroit with easy accessibility to Huntington Place. Housing, through the official housing agency is available at brownfields2023.org/housing.

Brownfields 2023 First-Timers Webinar

July 27th, 2023 | 4:00pm ET

Will this be your first time going to a brownfields conference? Join us for a webinar on July 27th where we will discuss how to make the most of your time in Detroit.

Announcing the Brownfields 2023 Community Reception!

Detroit Princess Riverboat

We are excited to announce that the 2023 Community Reception will be held on board the Detroit Princess Riverboat! Get ready for great music, food, and fun at an unforgettable venue.

The Community Reception will be held Thursday, August 10^th, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Tickets are $30 and includes admission, food, and a complimentary drink ticket. The Detroit Princess docks adjacent to Huntington Place.

Click here to Learn More and Sign up for the Community Reception

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Brownfields 2023 Community Reception is Sponsored By:

Brownfields University:

Free Training Workshops at Brownfields 2023

Brownfields University returns as our foundational pre-conference training program for Brownfields 2023. It will provide a curriculum of core brownfield concepts and practices to prepare attendees for the full educational program content.

This year's courses include Are You “Revitalization-Ready”?, where participants will learn how to position a property for reuse and prepare a brownfields investment package to attract public and private investment,

Big Maps, Big Ideas, Big Impact, in which attendees will learn to utilize Storymaps and other tools to achieve a variety of community objectives, Brownfields 101 and Brownfields 201 courses, and more!

Brownfields University provides valuable hands-on learning and engagement for emerging brownfield practitioners and seasoned professionals alike. Attendees will be better prepared to select educational sessions to attend, and better prepared to engage presenters and exhibitors with freshly informed understanding of subjects covered throughout the conference.

Brownfields University does not require an additional fee, but pre-registration is required.

Register for Brownfields 2023!

Have you saved the date for Brownfields 2023? Because you won’t want to miss the largest gathering focused on brownfields cleanup and redevelopment landing in Detroit from August 8-11, 2023.

Mobile Workshops, Brownfields University courses are filling up fast - don't miss your chance to experience all Detroit has to offer!

Brownfields 2023 Launch Video: Click Here to View and Share!

Environmental Justice Caucus

Sign up now for the 2023 Environmental Justice Caucus! The EJ Caucus is a locally driven event where people and organizations involved in Environmental Justice convene, share ideas, build relationships, and communicate directly with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This year’s Environmental Justice Caucus for Brownfields 2023 in Detroit, Michigan is being held:

Monday, August 7, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Huntington Place, Portside Ballroom, Room 260

CCLR's National Leadership Breakfast: Food, Networking, Learning, and Peer Recognition 

Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 7:00am - 8:45am

Huntington Place | Room 250 A/B/C

As the 2023 National Brownfields Training Conference nears, make sure you have your breakfast plans in order. The CCLR Leadership Breakfast will include a full buffet, lifetime achievement awards, and the timely discussion: “How Brownfield Leaders are Responding to the Energy Transition.” This session will be presented by a distinguished panel of experts featuring US EPA Office of Policy Senior Advisor Jon Grosshans, Industrial Development Vice President Andy Mace, AC Power CEO, Annika Colston, and moderator Michael Taylor, President of Vita Nuova.  

You will also get inside updates from EPA OBLR, the National Brownfields Coalition and the MI State Housing Authority on innovative tax credits. 

Click here to register by July 31st to reserve your spot for this highly anticipated event!

Bonus event! Don't miss Brownfield Karaoke at the KSU/CCLR Social on Wednesday, August 9th, from 7pm-9pm at the Tin Roof Detroit. Free drinks included!

Support the event by becoming a sponsor so everyone can enjoy free drinks, food, and tickets to the Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. RSVP now to secure your spot and/or sign on as a sponsor!

Sponsoring and Exhibiting at Brownfields 2023

Interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor at Brownfields 2023? Let us know by filling out our interest form and a member of the Brownfields 2023 team will be in touch.

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