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evin O'Leary, a prominent investor from ABC's "Shark Tank," will headline the Power Connections commercial real estate conference in downtown Detroit on June 24-25. The event, held at Huntington Place, brings together hundreds of investors, developers, and dealmakers to shape Michigan's real estate future.

    The speaker lineup also includes notable figures such as Kofi Bonner, CEO of Bedrock; former U.S. Ambassador John Rakolta Jr., chairman of Walbridge; Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health; Rick Snyder, former Michigan governor and now CEO of SensCy; and Gary Torgow, chairman of Huntington Bank.

    The conference agenda features 40 speakers over two days, with thought-provoking panels, fireside chats, private VIP receptions, curated networking opportunities, and a conference app for attendees to schedule meetings. The focus is on making Michigan more investment-friendly and highlighting policies and partnerships driving investment and revitalization across the state.

    "This is the place to be if you want to elevate your skills, expand your network, and gain insights from commercial real estate industry leaders," says O'Leary. "I'm thrilled to be joining this conference as the keynote speaker."

    The theme of the conference is "Moving Michigan Forward," with a focus on major developments, new capital strategies, and market trends from C-suite and government leaders shaping them. Key sponsors include Mercury Lighting and Sound, Signal Restoration, eTitle, Farbman Group, Ronnisch Construction, and Citizens State Bank.