Fortune to host Fortune 500 Innovation Forum in Detroit in November

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Good morning. For many people around the world, including me, moving to the U.S. can feel like coming from a culture of why to a culture of why not? At its best, the U.S. is a country that inspires trust in its allies and optimism in its own people. It rewards risk-taking, invention, ambition and hard work, creating a dynamic ecosystem of innovation over the past 250 years that’s been a role model for the world.  

What better time to look at the players and policies that will shape the next era of innovation in the U.S.? That’s why today Fortune is announcing that we’re hosting the Fortune 500 Innovation Forum in Detroit on Nov. 16 and 17. There we will convene CEOs and other C-suite leaders at Fortune 500 companies alongside startup founders, investors, policymakers and nonprofit and cultural leaders to explore new paths to prosperity and innovation. We’ll also include a special focus on those companies that have thrived for a century or more. 

Held under the theme “America Leads,” the Forum will serve as the capstone event of a year-long editorial initiative in which we’ll explore the companies, leaders, and ideas shaping the next era of business. Part of what has made this country an unparalleled engine of innovation and growth has been its ability to attract and partner with the best from around the world. Some worry that we’re squandering what should be a golden........

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