ISM-SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, Inc.

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

ISM-Southeast Michigan: Elevate: An Evening to Inspire is ISM-Southeast Michigan’s signature leadership event, bringing together professionals from across business, industry, and the broader Detroit community for an evening of connection, insight, and inspiration.

Launched in 2025, Elevate drew nearly 150 attendees in its debut year and brought together professionals from across Southeast Michigan. The event is designed to go beyond traditional networking, offering a curated experience that blends meaningful conversation, executive perspectives, and community recognition.

This year’s program will feature executive leaders including Shilpan Amin, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer at General Motors, and Dr. Boris Pasche, President and CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute. The leadership conversation will be moderated by Jan Griffiths, Champion for Culture Change and host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast.

We’re also excited to welcome Detroit Pistons legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who will join the evening’s leadership conversation and be recognized as the inaugural recipient of Elevate’s Humanitarian Leadership Award. An entrepreneur, philanthropist and longtime community leader, Isiah will join Shilpan Amin and Dr. Boris Pasche for the leadership conversation moderated by Jan Griffiths.

The evening will include a leadership conversation, recognition of outstanding professionals, and opportunities to connect with peers in a relaxed, engaging setting. Elevate is built for those who value strong relationships, thoughtful leadership, and being part of a growing professional community in Southeast Michigan.

Leadership Awards & Recognition
Elevate will recognize outstanding professionals making an impact across the profession and community. 

This year’s recognition will include the Dave Nelson Procurement Leader of the Year Award, Rising Star Award, and the inaugural Humanitarian Leadership Award, which will be presented to Basketball Hall of Famer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Isiah Thomas.

Nominations are now open for the Dave Nelson Procurement Leader of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award. Self-nominations are welcome, and all nominations must be submitted by October 9, 2026.

Your Registration Includes
Registration includes the full Elevate experience: networking, a full dinner, the evening’s leadership program and awards recognition, a dessert reception, and one drink ticket.

Business Professional attire is recommended.

Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: GNS North America
Contributor Sponsors: Seraph | MOBIS North America
Supporter Sponsor: True ValueHub
Supporter Sponsor: Karmanos Cancer Institute

Location
Emagine Royal Oak
200 North Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067

Questions?
For questions regarding Elevate, sponsorship opportunities, nominations, or event participation, please contact Daniel Snyder, Elevate Chair, at ISMSEM.President@gmail.com.

Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will kickoff the year and lead the discussion about current economic indicators and provide an insightful forecast that unveils critical supply chain risks. Topics include:

·         Analyzing key factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policies, business confidence, and geopolitics.

·         Exploring the intricate relationship between business confidence and economic trajectories.

·         Gaining unique insights into worker attitudes and their impact on economic trends.

These data-driven insights are essential for senior supply chain leaders and executives seeking to steer their organizations strategically. It's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow supply chain leaders and ISM member community.

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence.  He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.