NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

FOOD+ENTERPRISE SUMMIT catalyzes connections between entrepreneurs and investors to finance a better local food system.

We form a unique B2B social impact community fostering relationships that regenerate place, planet, people + profits.

Our Theme — Finding Food Value: Balancing Purpose + Profit — informs our programming.

Inspired by Slow Money Principles, the Summit explores challenges and opportunities for both Investors + Entrepreneurs to enact positive social + environmental change through business.

Our difference? We value farmers and human-scale ventures as centrally important to forging a resilient local food economy.

Our unique programming combines structured networking, practical workshops, strategy sessions and signature events, such as Expert Exchange, Pitchfest, and Meet + Eat Marketplace.