Annual Convention & Exposition

Annually, the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) delivers an engaging, high-quality convention experience for pharmacy professionals throughout Michigan and beyond. MPA will be hosting its Annual Convention & Exhibition in-person from April 17-19, 2026, at the Lansing Center in Lansing. MPA’s goals for the Convention include the following:

• Provide quality continuing education programs, focusing on the latest treatment options and hottest issues in pharmacy
• Offer various networking options for attendees
• Facilitate opportunities for attendees to discuss the outlook of pharmacy
• Celebrate the future of pharmacy by honoring Michigan’s pharmacy leaders
• Provide activities for attendees to continue their professional development

Target Audience

Programs at the Convention are planned to meet the needs of pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists of all practice settings, as well as those in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. Each year, the Convention attracts over 700 pharmacy professionals here in the state of Michigan.

Note: No children under 18 years old are allowed in the convention spaces due to liability issues.

Dates and Location

Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 

Hotel Reservations

MPA will be reserving rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton, 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. Room booking information will be made available later this year. You can view other rooming options in the Lansing area here.

Parking Options

There are several parking lots around the Lansing Center that provide easy access:

• North Grand Parking Structure, 219. N Grand Ave.: Adjacent to the Doubletree on Grand Avenue, the North Grand Structure features 960 spaces. Direct Lansing Center and Doubletree access is available via the pedestrian skybridge across Grand Avenue and the Grand River. Daily fee: $15.
• Lansing Center Lot 21, entrance off Riverfront Drive: Across from Lansing Shuffle, total of 66 spaces. Serves the Lansing Center, Jackson Field, Lansing Shuffle and other downtown businesses. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 37, entrance off Riverfront Drive: Adjacent to Lot 21, total of 145 spaces. Serves the Lansing Center, Jackson Field, Lansing Shuffle and other downtown businesses. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 19, entrance off Museum Drive: Located underneath the Lansing Center, total of 66 spaces. Also accessible via Riverfront Drive. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 20, entrance off Museum Drive: Underneath Lansing Center, adjacent to lot 19. Total of 90 spaces. Also accessible via Riverfront Drive. Daily fee: $10.

Road Construction Information

The Michigan Department of Transportation is in the midst of a four-year plan to rebuild the US 127 corridor in the Lansing area. This project may impact your travel plans to ACE for 2026, 2027 and 2028, which will all take place at the Lansing Center.

Currently, the southbound lanes of the highway are being rebuilt from I-496 to the I-96 interchange. Southbound traffic in this area has been shifted to the northbound lanes, which were completed in 2024. The southbound phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

In 2026, MDOT plans to begin work from Lake Lansing Road north to the I-69 interchange. In spring 2027, US 127 will be rebuilt from I-496 north to Lake Lansing Road, finishing in 2028. Traffic restrictions for these portions of the project have yet to be released. 

For more information about the U.S. 127 project, click here.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Info

Exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2026 Annual Convention & Exhibition will be available later this year. Click here to view exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2025 convention.

Please reach out to MPA Chief Strategy Officer Bryan Freeman with any questions or additional needs.

To cancel your ACE 2026 registration, please email MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org with a copy of your receipt, the last four digits of the credit card you used to pay, the expiration date and the date you registered by:

• March 13, 2026, to receive a full refund (minus a 20% admin fee)
• March 20, 2026, to receive 50% refund
• No refunds will be honored after midnight March 20, 2026.

If you have any inquiries about the program, feel free to reach out to the Michigan Pharmacists Association at MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org.

Future Conference Dates

Below are the confirmed future dates for the Annual Convention & Exposition:

• April 17-19, 2026: Lansing Center, Lansing
• April 16-18, 2027: Lansing Center, Lansing
• April 21-23, 2028: Lansing Center, Lansing
• Spring 2029: Detroit area - To Be Announced
• April 12-14, 2030: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City