TROY – This October, more than 500 of Michigan’s most talented entrepreneurs, investors, designers, developers and creative minds will meet in Detroit to learn, exchange ideas and network at 2013 Brand Camp. Automation Alley, Michigan?s largest technology business association, is proud to sponsor this annual one-day conference.

To be held Oct. 22 from 8 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium, Brand Camp will focus on technology, design and branding through a series of conversations, panel discussions and keynotes.

Tickets are $75 with early bird registration through Sept. 13 and come with a free copy of Alexis Ohanian?s new book ?Without Their Permission.? VIP registration (seating in rows 1-4) is $125. General registration is $250 after Sept. 13.

?Automation Alley is committed to fostering economic growth throughout Southeast Michigan and inspiring the innovators of tomorrow,? said Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers. ?We see Brand Camp as a unique opportunity for the local business community to discover emerging markets and trends in Detroit and the surrounding area.?

The conference will also allow attendees to build relationships, discover potential customers and partners and connect with high-level business leaders.

Brand Camp speakers include:

Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit

Brad Feld, managing director of Foundry Group

Nicole Glaros, managing director of TechStars

Greg Selkoe, founder/CEO of Karmaloop

Brian Watson, VC at Union Square Ventures

Hajj Flemings, founder of Brand Camp University

Garrett Gee, founder/CEO of Scan

Josh Miller, founder/CEO of Branch

Lauren Bias, managing director of Gen Y Capital

Tom LaSorda, former Chrysler CEO

To register, click on BrandCampConference.Com