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CLIMB TOWARDS SUCCESS
Develop your skills, elevate your potential.

Connect with others on their own paths toward growth while gaining practical skills and inspiration you can apply beyond the conference.

Hosted By:

SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU &
Innovate Marquette SmartZone

What?

A two-day professional development conference centered on skill-building, collaboration, and helping you climb toward your next level of success.

When?

March 26 & 27, 2026

Where?

Northern Michigan University,

1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855

Our Partners

Northern Michigan University’s College of Graduate Studies and Research, College of Business, and Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment (SHINE).

Our Sponsors

Innovate Marquette programs and services are made possible in part through ongoing support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the City of Marquette.