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Meet Our Speakers
Industry leaders, founders, and experts sharing
real strategies, real experience, and real impact.
Join our 2026
World-Class speakers + hosts
Detroit Business Symposium brings together a curated group of speakers
who are actively building, scaling, and leading in their industries.
These are not just speakers—they are operators, founders, and decision-makers sharing practical insights you can apply immediately.
Morris Chestnut
Melissa Butler
Brooke M. Edwards
Dominique Boyer
Ebony L. Walls
MATTHEW NELSON
BROOKE M EDWARDS
Claudia Jordan
Arian Simone
chris crawford
Fred Paul
Britney Epps
Madala Mathurin
maia anthony
Orlando Bailey
Denzell Turner
Jaylen J burton
Jazmine Johnson
tee twotimes
Lashawna R. Manigault
jesse dorsey
our 2025 World-Class speakers
mark russ
DJ BG
jennyfer crawford
kenny
sean williams
orlando bailey
angela yee
tiwa works
lauren
deleon
denzell turner
clement
ashleigh
shamere duncan
chanel
donovan copy
arabia
james
clarinda
david woods
LAUREN
Learn From Those Who Are Doing It
Join DBS and gain access to voices that are actively shaping industries, building businesses, and creating opportunities.