TechTown Detroit’s Annual Celebration & Benefit
TOAST OF THE TOWN
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Salute Awards | Doors open at 4:30 p.m. | WSU Industry Innovation Center
Toast of the Town | 6 – 9 p.m. | TechTown Detroit
Join us at Toast of the Town, TechTown’s annual celebration and benefit honoring Detroit’s community of innovators and entrepreneurs along with the role we play in strengthening our city, neighborhoods and economy. This year, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of driving positive change in and around our great city.
As we embark on our next chapter, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening that uplifts the power of innovation and honors Detroit’s vibrant community of risk-takers, community builders, trailblazers and economic drivers!
The Salute Awards will take place in person at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center at 5 p.m., followed by a celebration of Detroit’s emerging startups and coolest small businesses from 6 – 9 p.m. at TechTown.
Ticket Information
Entry Ticket: $25
(Admission only; does not include food & drink tickets)
Entry Plus Food & Drink Tickets: $50
(Admission plus 10 food & drink tickets)
All Access + Pay it Forward: $125
(Includes admission, unlimited food & drink tickets, and covers the cost of an entrepreneur’s ticket)
Additional food & drink tickets can be purchased on-site. Food and drink tickets are valued at $2.50 each. Alcoholic beverages and signature mocktail: 2 tickets. Small plates: approximately 3-5 tickets each.
Salute Awards
Celebrate the 2024 Salute Award winners who fearlessly innovate and accelerate progress for an equitable economy and future for all. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. The Salute Awards will take place at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center. Admission is included with your purchase of a Toast of the Town ticket, though seating is limited and may be standing room only.
461 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202
Toast of the Town
From 6 – 9 p.m., experience the best of Detroit’s up-and-coming business owners through immersive experiences, tech startup demos, displays from the trendiest independent retailers and tastings from food entrepreneurs spanning TechTown’s outdoor and indoor spaces.
440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202
With support from:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? View our sponsorship packages or email Alexandra Borngesser, director of economic development fundraising, TechTown and Wayne State University, at aborngesser@wayne.edu.