Michigan Municipal League Convention 2023 Program

Combating Human Trafficking Location: Tower Ballroom A Speaker:

Jennifer Mansfield, Partner, Coeus Creative Group

Moderator: Bridget Dean, Mayor, City of Berkley Human trafficking is the second largest criminal enterprise in Michigan–eclipsed only by drugs. Michigan also ranks tenth in the nation for human trafficking. Join experts and other officials to break down the issue and learn steps local governments can take to tackle trafficking in our communities. CC 9: Community and Resident Service CWB: Public Health

ART-ificial Intelligence and Your Community Location: Peninsula Ballroom Speaker:

Jerin Sage, Director of Placemaking, Greater Flint Arts Council/ Whats Up Downtown Project

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is a hot topic right now and a controversial one in some circles. But it’s not all bad. Hear how Jerin Sage, the director of placemaking in Flint, is using A.I. for everything from art exhibitions to park planning. In this highly interactive, fun, and futuristic workshop, attendees will leave knowing much more about the positive ways to use A.I. in their communities. Attendees will take a deep dive into some of the A.I. tools and software that can assist us humans in simplifying day-to-day administrative tasks, help to guide creative processes/teams and open doors to new ideas, connections, and designs to create equitable and engaged communities. CC 11: Technological Literacy CC 14: Communication and Information Sharing

CWB: Arts and Culture CWB: Lifelong Learning

4–4:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting Delegate Check In Location: Governors’ Hall A Pre-function

4:30–5:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting Location: Governors’ Hall A Presiding: League President Barbara A. Ziarko, Councilmember, Sterling Heights Adoption of the 2023–2024 Core Legislative Principles Election of League Trustees

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