The German-American Business Council is thrilled yet again to welcome you to the venerable Detroit Athletic Club for a special evening on the New Detroit.
The New Detroit: Where Mobility, Medicine, and Innovation Converge highlights Detroit’s evolution beyond its automotive heritage into a city where healthcare, technology, and innovation come together to create new opportunities for growth. At the heart of this transformation are organizations such as Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University Health Sciences, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and a growing network of public and private sector partners working together to redefine Detroit’s future.
Event Details
- Event Start: 11/12/2026 · 5:30 PM ET
- Event End: 11/12/2026 · 11:00 PM ET
- Location: Detroit Athletic Club (241 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226)
- Tickets:
$195.00 GABC Member Ticket
$195.00 GABC Member Ticket for Guests
$265.00 Guest Ticket
Jerry Darby will share insights into the transformative Destination: Grand project, which includes a new state-of-the-art hospital tower, expanded emergency and surgical facilities, sustainable infrastructure, research partnerships, and enhanced community spaces. He will share with us how healthcare redevelopment is serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization, job creation, investment, and the continued renaissance of Detroit as a destination for both innovation and quality of life.
Jerry Darby is Senior Vice President of Strategic Environments and Infrastructure at Henry Ford Health and the executive leader responsible for Destination: Grand, the $2.2 billion transformation of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. With decades of experience in healthcare strategy, planning, and infrastructure development, Jerry is helping shape one of the most significant healthcare and life sciences investments in the Midwest and contributing to Detroit's rise as a leading center for medical innovation and research.
Event Program:
5:00pm - Registration Opens
5:30pm - Complimentary Cocktails, Hors d'Oeuvres and Networking
6:15pm - Opening Address with Bread & Salad Course
6:30pm - Guest Speaker Jerry Darby “The New Detroit: Where Mobility, Medicine, and Innovation Converge” highlighting Detroit’s healthcare redevelopment and the “Destination: Grand” project.
7:15pm - Main Entrée*
8:00pm - Dessert and Coffee & Tea
8:30pm - Closing Remarks and Raffle
8:40pm - Continued Networking
10:00pm - Closing
*Entrée choices are the following:
- Duet (Filet of both Beef and Salmon)
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Kosher
