GIVING INNOVATION ROOM TO FIGHT

March 13, 2026 - Live from Detroit, Haworth is hosting a discussion to explore how cities evolve when ideas, investment and leadership align over time. This session brings together perspectives from academia, industry, real estate and design to examine innovation through the lens of urban revitalization. Panelists will focus on Detroit's continued evolution and what it reveals about creating space for ideas to grow, adapt and endure.

Advance Registration is required for the livestreamed event scheduled for Tuesday, March 24^th at Noon. The program is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for one learning unit (LU) in health, safety and welfare (HSW).

This panel will feature expert insights from:

• Jeff DeGraff, Clinical Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
• Michael Harrison, Senior Manager of Architecture and Design, Bedrock
• Pamela Jamieson, Group Manager - Space Planning, Strategy and Engineering, General Motors
• Jennifer Janus, President, Pophouse

More about giving innovation room to fight is in Issue 2 of Great Spaces. This magazine profiles influential architectural and design leaders from around the world and offers unique perspectives and thought leadership. Free copies of Great Spaces are available at One Haworth Center and Haworth showrooms, or by downloading the digital version.

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Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth's customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives. With a heritage in the workplace, Haworth is the founding brand of Haworth Group. The Haworth Group designs at the intersection of people and environments with brands like Haworth, AIS, BuzziSpace, Cappellini, Cassina, Ceccotti Collezioni, Heller, Hushoffice, Interni, JANUS et Cie, Karakter, Luminaire, Luxury Living Group, Poltrona Frau, Tayco, Tuohy and Zanotta.

Founded in 1948, Haworth Group is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.7 billion USD.