Wednesday and Thursday, January 25-26, 2023

Purchase your tickets now!

Over the past 12 years, Catalyst University has built up over 14,000 existing and emerging leaders to carry our organizations and community into the future. This conference is designed to spark fresh ideas and motivate you to new heights in 2023. The team at Southwest Michigan First is thoughtfully curating a speaker lineup that will ignite a leadership evolution.

On January 25 and 26, 2023, we’ll have an incredible event planned for you, filled to the brim with innovation, action plans, energy, leadership takeaways, motivation, excitement, and so much more.

Individual tickets are $450. Secure your seat today!

Have questions about Catalyst University? Looking to purchase a block of group tickets for your organization?

Contact Nick Riashi via email or at 248.766.4342 to discuss Wednesday and Thursday ticket options as well as sponsorship opportunities.

Here’s a glance at our Catalyst University 2022 faculty, emcees, and sponsors!

Jade Simmons

Faculty in 2022
Classical Concert Pianist & Transformational Speaker

Brought to you by PNC Bank

Chad Houser

Faculty in 2022
Passionate Teacher & Recognized Best Chef

Brought to you by Southwest Michigan First

Jedarrian Jones

Faculty in 2022
Café Momentum Brand Ambassador & Program Advisor

Brought to you by Southwest Michigan First

Chip Heath

Faculty in 2022
Best-Selling Co-Author & Academic

Brought to you by Aunalytics

Chris Singleton

Faculty in 2022
Inspirational Speaker & Former Professional Athlete

Brought to you by Amerifirst Home Mortgage

Irshad Manji

Faculty in 2022
Founder of Moral Courage College and Professor of Leadership

Brought to you by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Jonathan Sprinkles

Faculty in 2022
Founder of the Connection Lab & Best-Selling Author

Brought to you by Eaton

Clarence Lloyd

Faculty in 2022
Emcee

Gretchen Slenk

Faculty in 2022
Emcee

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!