Featured speaker
Shilpan Amin
Senior Vice President & Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer
General Motors
Elevate 2026
Elevate 2026 Program
The second annual Elevate: An Evening to Inspire. Hosted by ISM Southeast Michigan, with presenting sponsor GNS North America.
Date
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Location
Emagine Royal Oak
Time
5 PM–9 PM Eastern
Sold out · Waitlist available
Plan your evening
What happens at Elevate
Registration and networking begin at 5 PM. The formal program begins at 6 PM.
Your registration includes dinner, the leadership conversation, awards recognition, a dessert reception, and one drink ticket.
Emagine Royal Oak
200 North Main Street
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Use the official ISM listing to join the waitlist. Emailing the chapter does not add you to it.
The evening at a glance
5 PM · Registration & networking
Arrive, check in, and meet fellow attendees.
6 PM · Program begins
The evening includes the leadership panel, awards, and dinner.
9 PM · Event concludes
The 2026 lineup
2026 Speakers
Featured speaker
Dr. Boris Pasche
President & CEO
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Featured speaker
Isiah Thomas
Basketball Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
Inaugural Humanitarian Leadership Award recipient
Moderator
Jan Griffiths
Champion for Culture Change & Host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast
Gravitas Detroit
Good to know
Before you arrive.
Is registration still available?
Elevate 2026 is sold out. Visit the official ISM event page for the waitlist and the latest availability.
Who is Elevate for?
The evening welcomes leaders and professionals from across industries, including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, and the broader community, as well as students and emerging professionals.
What should I wear?
Business professional attire is recommended.
What are the registration prices?
The published member price is complimentary and the nonmember price is $50. The event is currently sold out; the official ISM platform manages all availability and registration.
Who can help with a question?
Contact Daniel Snyder, Elevate Chair, at ISMSEM.President@gmail.com.
2026 presenting sponsor
2026 partner sponsor
2026 contributor sponsors
2026 supporter sponsor
2026 attendance questions
Registration pricing: Free for ISM members. $50 for nonmembers.
Do I need to be an ISM member?
No. ISM lists both member and nonmember registration. The event is currently waitlisted.
What does registration include?
Networking, dinner, the leadership panel and awards, a dessert reception, and one drink ticket.