2026 Schedule Of Events
The Economic Club of Grand Rapids Luncheon
Date & Time: April 27, 2026, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: International Ballroom, JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Organizer: The Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Speakers: Bill Ford, Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company and Alexandra Ford English, Member, Board of Directors, Ford Motor Company
World Affairs Council Consul Luncheon
Date & Time: May 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Featured Presenter: Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori, Consul-General of the Consulate-General of Japan Office in Detroit
Organizer: World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
40th Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Followed by Networking Reception 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Organizers: World Trade Week 2026 Planning Committee
Location: L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504