Annual Convention & Exposition
April 17-19, 2026
Lansing Center, Lansing
Lansing Center, Lansing
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.
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.
2025 Annual Convention Attendee Pricing
| Full Conference Pricing | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student | Guest | Friend/other |
| Early Bird (ends Feb. 7) |
$355 | $671 | $175 | $235 | $100 | $150 | $175 | $671 |
| Prior to conference (Feb. 8- April 9) |
$425 | $741 | $225 | $265 | $100 | $150 | $175 | $741 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference (April 10-13) |
$465 | $790 | $255 | $295 | $125 | $175 | $175 | $790 |
|
Friday Only |
MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student | Guest | Friend/other |
| Early Bird (ends Feb. 7) |
$255 | $571 | $105 | $145 | $100 | $150 | $150 | $571 |
| Prior to Conference (Feb. 8- April 9) |
$325 | $641 | $165 | $205 | $100 | $150 | $150 | $641 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference (April 10-13) |
$365 | $690 | $195 | $235 | $125 |
$175 |
$150 |
$690 |
| Saturday Only | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student | Guest | Friend/other |
| Early Bird (ends Feb. 7) |
$255 | $571 | $105 | $145 | $100 | $150 | $150 | $571 |
| Prior to Conference (Feb. 8- April 9) |
$325 | $641 | $165 | $205 | $100 | $150 | $150 | $641 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference (April 10-13) |
$365 | $690 | $195 | $235 | $125 | $175 | $150 | $690 |
| Sunday Only | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student | Guest | Friend/other |
| Early Bird (ends Feb. 7) |
$155 | $471 | $55 | $95 | $50 | $100 | $100 | $471 |
| Prior to Conference (Feb. 8- April 9) |
$225 | $541 | $105 | $145 | $50 | $100 | $100 | $541 |
|
Online or On-Site at Conference (April 10-13) |
$255 | $571 | $120 | $160 | $75 | $125 | $100 |
$571 |
| Extra Add-On Options | Price |
| MPF Adopt-A-Student Conference Ticket | $100 |
| Saturday Section Lunches | $35 |
| MPA President's Reception | FREE |
| Student Social | FREE |
| PAC Reception | FREE (donations welcome) |
| Tech Connect Reception | $10 |
| MPF Saturday Breakfast - Parent Ticket |
$100 |
| MPF Saturday Breakfast - Student Ticket |
$50 |
2025 Agenda
Click the button below to view the full ACE 2025 educational programming and agenda.
2025 ACE Agenda
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your ACE 2025 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 10, 2025, to receive a full refund (minus a 20% admin fee)
- March 21, 2025, to receive 50% refund
- No refunds will be honored after midnight March 21, 2025.
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