DDP Signature Events
Downtown Detroit Partnership Signature Events are produced in their entirety by the DDP team throughout the year to convene more than 2,000 business executives, corporate partners, thought leaders, change-makers and government officials annually to share DDP's impact across Downtown Detroit and beyond.
Spring Forum: A Partnership Update
DDP's 2024 Spring Forum: A Partnership Update (formerly Annual Meeting) was held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3.
Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update
DDP's 2024 Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update was held on Tuesday, September 17 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cambria Hotel Detroit.
Detroit Tree Lighting
On November 22, Downtown Detroit was brimming with the sights and sounds of the holidays at the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the DDP.
Detroit Aglow
DDP's 2024 Detroit Aglow presented by Amazon was held on . This annual fundraiser served as a kick-off to the holiday season, and 2024 marked the 40th anniversary, with the theme Aglow for 40 Years: Celebrating Connections.
Party in the Park
The DDP held its summer fundraiser, Party in the Park, on August 15, 2024 at the award-winning Campus Martius Park. It featured networking opportunities with board members, stakeholders, and Michigan leaders in business, government, and philanthropic sectors.