Annual Convention Overview
Annually, 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 11-13, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. 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.
Dates and Location
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI, 49610
Hotel Reservations
Room booking for the 2025 convention is available now! Click here to book your ACE 2025 room.
2024 Annual Convention Attendee Pricing
ACE 2025 pricing will become available in late 2024. See below for 2024 convention pricing.
2024 ACE Full Conference Pricing – JOIN TO SAVE | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Pharmacy Technician | Non-Member Pharmacy Technician | Member Student | Non-Member Student |
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Early Bird – ends Jan. 15, 2024 | $355 | $655 | $175 | $295 | $75 | $175 |
Prior to Conference – ends Feb. 19 | $425 | $735 | $225 | $405 | $85 | $185 |
Online or On-Site at Conference – starting Feb. 22 | $445 | $755 | $245 | $425 | $95 | $195 |
2024 Friday Only Registration | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Pharmacy Technician | Non-Member Pharmacy Technician | Member Student | Non-Member Student |
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Early Bird – ends Jan. 15, 2024 | $255 | $505 | $105 | $225 | $45 | $125 |
Prior to Conference – ends Feb. 19 | $325 | $615 | $165 | $315 | $55 | $135 |
Online or On-Site at Conference – starting Feb. 22 | $345 | $635 | $185 | $335 | $65 | $145 |
2024 Saturday Only Registration | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Pharmacy Technician | Non-Member Pharmacy Technician | Member Student | Non-Member Student |
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Early Bird – ends Jan. 15, 2024 | $255 | $505 | $105 | $225 | $45 | $125 |
Prior to Conference – ends Feb. 19 | $325 | $615 | $165 | $315 | $55 | $135 |
Online or On-Site at Conference – starting Feb. 22 | $345 | $635 | $185 | $335 | $65 | $145 |
2024 Sunday Only Registration | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Pharmacy Technician | Non-Member Pharmacy Technician | Member Student | Non-Member Student |
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Early Bird – ends Jan. 15, 2024 | $155 | $405 | $55 | $155 | $30 | $80 |
Prior to Conference – ends Feb. 19 | $225 | $515 | $105 | $225 | $40 | $90 |
Online or On-Site at Conference – starting Feb. 22 | $245 | $535 | $115 | $245 | $50 | $100 |
Extra Add-On Options | |
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Awards Banquet Ticket* | $140 |
Extra Awards Banquet Ticket* | $140 |
MPF Adopt a Student | $145 |
Saturday Section Lunches | $35 |
*MPA will not be holding its traditional Awards Banquet in 2025; instead a reception that is more inclusive to all conference attendees is being planned. A ceremony for MPA awardees is also being discussed for one of the conference’s keynote sessions. Stay tuned for more information on these future activities!
Explore Traverse City
MPA is encouraging attendees of the 2025 Annual Convention & Exposition to make it their Michigan “stay-cation.” Whether it’s a round of golf or exploring the sights and sounds of the Traverse City area, there’s tons to do when you attend ACE 2025. Visit TraverseCity.com/michigan-pharmacists-association and plan your trip today!
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your ACE 2024 registration, please submit a written request to MPA@MichiganPharmacists.com by:
- Feb. 1, 2024 to receive a full refund (minus a 5% admin fee)
- Feb. 10, 2024 to receive 50% refund
- No refunds will be honored after Feb. 10, 2024.
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
After 15 years at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MPA is moving ACE around the state! Below are the confirmed future dates for the Annual Convention & Exposition.
- April 11-13, 2025: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City
- April 17-19, 2026: Lansing Center, Lansing
- April 16-18, 2027: Lansing Center, Lansing
- April 21-23, 2028: Lansing Center, Lansing
- Spring 2029: TBD
- April 12-14, 2030: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
“I hope that it continues to grow in the magnitude that it has. I would love to see every pharmacists who’s able to get there have some exposure to the Convention because there’s nothing quite like it.”
“Thank you for all the hard work you put into the Annual Convention every year. I am always amazed at the variety and attention to detail that is put into the programming!”
“You do a good job of providing a variety of educational topics; it can’t be an easy task! It’s also nice to have the Convention in the heart of downtown Detroit for the choice of restaurants and other entertainment.”
“My favorite part of the Annual Convention is the Student Social because it allows me to interact with students from all of the pharmacy schools in Michigan.”
“Thank you to all the MPA staff. You always plan an excellent seminar weekend!”