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Travel and hotel

Register early and reserve your hotel room through the Realize LIVE registration process to get the best prices. Siemens has secured room blocks with special rates with a variety of hotels in Detroit.

After you register, you will receive your link to book your accommodations.

See you in Detroit!

Detroit in 2025 is so much more than music and motors. The city has a huge selection of restaurants, a bustling cultural scene, top-flight sports and shopping. It is a city that will move you! State-of-the-art transport systems mean you can travel by boat, streetcar, light rail or car.

Skyline of Detroit, Mich., the home of Realize LIVE Americas 2025.
Huntington Place Convention Center is based in Detroit, Mich., along the waterfront.

Huntington Place

Huntington Place, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, is one of North America's premier event destinations. Overlooking the Detroit River, this state-of-the-art convention center offers stunning waterfront views and versatile meeting spaces. Its central location provides easy access to Detroit's cultural, dining and entertainment scenes, making it an ideal venue for Realize LIVE.

Hotel accommodations

After you register, you will receive your link to book reserve your hotel accommodations.

Transportation in Detroit

Detroit Air Express (DAX)

DAX is a new airport shuttle offering 16 daily round-trips from downtown Detroit to DTW. The shuttle runs daily from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door and $6 for reservations. Pick-up and drop-off locations are the Downtown Detroit stop on the west side of Washington Boulevard near State Street. Departures are at the McNamara Terminal, and ground transportation is at the Evans Terminal.

The Detroit People Mover

The Detroit People Mover is an elevated and automated light-rail system that can help you get around downtown quickly, easily and safely. The 2.9-mile looped system, which can be completed in approximately 15 minutes, has 13 stations and automatic stops at key downtown locations, including Huntington Place, GM Renaissance Center and Greektown.

QLine

The QLine is a 3.3-mile circulating streetcar that runs along Woodward Avenue between Congress Street and West Grand Boulevard in downtown Detroit. The QLine stretches from downtown through New Center and drops you off near prime locations, including Little Caesars Arena, The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Headways range from eight to 12 minutes. The streetcar route has 20 stations that serve 12 locations.

Restaurants

Discover some locally recommended restaurants in Detroit.

Things to do

Any Detroit itinerary is a win, but these tips will steer you toward a great time.

Detroit Grand Prix

Rev up your engines and head to the Detroit Grand Prix! This adrenaline-pumping event draws racing enthusiasts worldwide to witness top drivers compete on the downtown streets. Beyond the high-speed action, enjoy live music, delicious food and activities for the whole family. Whether you're a die-hard fan or looking for a fun day out, the Detroit Grand Prix is an event you won't want to miss.

Grand prix car on the runway.

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