Recognizing the Hope and Opportunity Within Our Cities

The Global Urban Symposium is a multidisciplinary forum at the University of Michigan with a focus on urban metropolises. The Symposium is hosted by the Ross School of Business and its Net Impact organization, with financial support from CLOSUP and other organizations. This day-long conference explores the role that the private, public and non-profit sectors play in addressing the challenges facing cities around the globe.

This year's conference will include sessions featuring leaders of major companies and organizations. Topics will address:
 

• Attracting Young Talent
• Consulting for the Greater Good
• Nonprofit Social Enterprise
• Transformative Real Estate
• The Role of CSR in Urban Revitalization
• Urban Philanthropy
• The Future of Urban Energy
• Social Marketing in an Urban Context
• Using Microfinance to Make Change
• Urban Carbon Strategy Workshop
• Entrepreneurship with Social Impact
• Transforming Urban Education
• Walkable Urbanity
• Foreclosure and the Impact on Urban Neighborhoods
• Urban Transportation
• The Role of the Arts in Urban Revitalization

In addition to the regular sessions, this year there will be a series of panels focused on the innovative efforts going on in Detroit.

• Nonprofit
• NPM