General Event Information
Is Accelerating Policy Change in Southeast Michigan a single-day convening? How long will it run? Will it be in person or virtual?
The convening is one full day, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. It will be held in person, with no virtual option.
What is the agenda for the day?
- 9:30 am: Registration & light breakfast provided on site
- 9:50 am: Welcome & introductions
- 10:30 am: Learning & Applying Block 1: The Role of Law & Policy
- 11:20 am: Break (10 min)
- 11:30 am: Panel: Community & Partnerships: Meeting the Moment
- 12:20 pm: Lunch provided on site (45 min)
- 1:15 pm: Learning & Applying Block 2: Policy Feasibility & Implementation
- 2:20 pm: Break (10 min)
- 2:30 pm : Learning & Applying Block 3: Forces of Policy Change
- 3:30 pm : Closing remarks
Who should attend Accelerating Policy Change in Southeast Michigan?
This convening is for public health practitioners, government staff, community and business leaders, and health care professionals who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change.
Will there be a recording of this convening available afterward?
No, we will not have a videographer on site at this convening, although our staff may take some photos of the presentations. Copies of worksheets and other materials will be made available to attendees after the convening.
Will you be holding Accelerating Policy Change convenings in other locations?
ChangeLab Solutions is in the process of outreach and planning for convenings in other regions across the United States. To stay informed about locations and dates, please subscribe to our email list and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Why is this convening important to my work?
Through our work with community leaders, local institutions, and local and state governments, we’ve found that legal and policy barriers often impede efforts to advance shared community goals. Our Accelerating Policy Change regional convenings are designed to connect local changemakers with information to support them in addressing these barriers. We focus on the policy process and how to make effective, lasting improvements in the health and well-being for communities.
What can I expect to gain from the convening?
Through a day of interactive sessions, small-group activities, and inspiring panel discussions, attendees will learn strategies to help them overcome legal and policy barriers to systemic change. They will deepen skills on reading and understanding relevant laws and centering community members throughout the policy process. Attendees will develop action steps so they can immediately apply the material from the convening to work that serves their community.
This convening is also an opportunity for participants to connect with other changemakers in their region, learning from and with each other. After the convening, attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a resource guide that includes links to important resources shared during the day.
Is there any pre-work for this convening?
No pre-work is needed for this convening! We do have some pre-convening assessment questions that are included as part of registration. You may also be interested in watching The Power of Local & State Solutions, the first webinar in the Accelerating Policy Change series.
What materials and resources will be available for attendees?
On arrival, attendees will be provided with a folder of printed worksheets and other materials to use during the convening sessions.
Travel & Event Logistics
Is parking for this event available at the Huntington Place Convention Center? Are there public transportation options?
There are multiple parking options close to the building, and multiple public transportation options serve the site.
Huntington Place Convention Center is located at 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit MI 48226. We will provide the room number closer to the event.
Parking
Huntington Place offers three secure and well-lit garages: the Roof Deck parking, Washington Blvd. Garage, and the Huntington Place Congress Street Garage. See the Huntington Place website for details, including accessible parking accommodations.
You can find driving directions here.
Public Transportation
See the Huntington Place website for public transportation options. You’ll find directions for the Q-Line, Detroit People Mover, and FAST.
Bikes
Bike parking is available on Washington Street.
Are meals included as part of the $15 ticket price for Accelerating Policy Change in Southeast Michigan?
Yes, attendees will be provided with a continental breakfast buffet, lunch, snacks, and drinks. When registering, please indicate your dietary needs.
What should I wear?
We encourage attendees to wear comfortable clothing that allows a range of movement such as sitting and standing. This convening will be indoors, so you may wish to dress in layers in case the room temperature fluctuates during the day.
What should I bring with me? Do I need to bring a laptop computer?
A laptop computer is not needed for convening activities. We will be distributing folders with printed handouts and providing pens for attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring any items that will support them in fully engaging in the day’s activities — such as water bottles or other personal care items. Attendees are also encouraged to bring business cards for networking.
Is there a hotel room block for this event?
We have not held any hotel rooms for attendees.
How many people will be attending?
We are designing this convening for a maximum of 100 attendees, to ensure optimal participation and engagement for everyone throughout the day.
What is ChangeLab’s Participant Conduct Policy?
ChangeLab Solutions is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive space, whether convening in person or online, where participants and attendees can engage in thoughtful and productive conversations about how to build healthy communities through policy and systems change. By participating in the ChangeLab convening, all participants, including registrants, attendees, speakers, facilitators, and staff, agree to engage thoughtfully and refrain from disruptive, discriminatory, or harassing behavior. ChangeLab may immediately remove without additional warning or refund any participant or attendee engaging in behavior that compromises a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment in conflict with this policy.