Tech Talk: Innovation, Sustainability, and Problem Solving in Detroit

Thursday, May 28, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Detroit Center, Off Campus
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Students

TECH TALK: INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN DETROIT
Thursday, May 28th | Durfee Innovation Society | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Facilitator: Chris Waston, Founder of EdLoop

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A conversation for creators, developers, and problem-solvers exploring tech-driven business ownership. Join the discussion on apps, digital tools, and next steps and learn from others navigating the same journey. Share your experience and talk through what support or resources could help you move forward.

Meet Our Facilitator:

Chris Waston is the Founder and CEO of EdLoop, an AI-powered platform designed to close the feedback gap between teachers, students, families, and school leaders. A former educator and school leader with over a decade of experience in Detroit schools, Chris has served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and district director of mathematics.

In addition to leading EdLoop, Chris has played a key role in advancing education through his work with Boldly Moving Education Ahead (BMEA) and his partnerships with school systems across the country. He is also an entrepreneur and consultant, helping schools and organizations leverage AI and digital tools to improve outcomes and streamline systems.

Chris combines his background in education with expertise in technology, design, and business to build practical solutions that support educators and drive student success. As both a leader in education and a father of four, he is deeply committed to creating more equitable, effective learning experiences for all students.

Location Information

Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood St, Detroit, MI 48206

Room: "The Dive"

Parking is free and signs will be placed outside to help direct participants to the event.

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Contact Information

Shawntae Harris Mintline

Director, Southeast Michigan

313-380-4424

[email protected]

Hosting Department, Organization, or Business

GVSU Southeast Michigan

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This event was added to the calendar by Shawntae Mintline (mintlins@gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and was last updated on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.