The 2017 NMSDC Conference, held in Detroit, celebrated its 45th anniversary with a focus on “Fueling Economic Growth.” The event brought together over 6,000 participants, including executives and minority business owners, to foster collaboration and innovation. New programming emphasized technology, women-owned businesses, and millennial engagement, with sessions on cybersecurity, supply chain advancements, and entrepreneurship. The Business Opportunity Exchange featured over 700 exhibitors, facilitating networking between minority-owned businesses and major corporations.