The MTEC SmartZone helps innovative companies build stronger businesses. Tuesday, MTEC SmartZone hosts the Reimagining Leadership: Leveraging Innovation and AI Conference, an exclusive half-day event for small business owners and managers from across the western Upper Peninsula.
The conference will feature four speakers: John U. Bacon, Adela Piper, Jon Harry and Karen Colbert as panel experts. They will offer insight into the changing modern landscape small businesses must navigate to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
The conference focuses on modern leadership, innovation and artificial intelligence for small businesses. Seats are limited for the half-day conference.
The Reimagining Leadership conference with the MTEC SmartZone begins at 10 a.m. at the Bonfire at the Continental Fire Company. A buffet-style lunch will be provided.
Those interested in attending can RSVP online. More details are available online. RSVP for the conference here.
- February 24, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST
- Buffett lunch provided
- Bonfire at The Continental Fire Co. (408 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI)



