NEF 4Oth Anniversary Party!

Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

SPARK Central | Ann Arbor

NEF Program Committee
Publisher/HostNEF Program Committee
NEF 4Oth Anniversary Party!
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Come celebrate 40 years of helping the startup community and coaching entrepreneurs as they perfect their investor pitch!
About this Event

Showcase Presentation

Stefan Sysko, Co-Founder & CEO of OneSix Energy, a technology company making clean hydrogen affordable



Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of New Enterprise Forum.

Our special program will include a look at the Past, Present and Future of NEF with notable guest speakers – Tom Porter, founder of NEF; Bill Mayer, SVP of Entrepreneur Services at Ann Arbor SPARK; Ana Timoficiuc, Founder & CEO of MinaRosa; and Patty Glaza, EVP & Managing Director of ID Ventures.


In addition, we will honor Gary Hessenaur with a Lifetime Service Award in appreciation of his valued and significant long-term contributions to the New Enterprise Forum and to the Michigan entrepreneurial and small business community. Ray Waters, President of Detroit Development Fund will join us to help present the award to Gary.


This will be a great opportunity to visit with old friends and make new connections as we raise a glass to toast forty years of helping entrepreneurs make it in Michigan.


Learn more on our website.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, United States

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