Annual Convention & Exposition
April 11-13, 2025
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City
Now Accepting 2025 ACE Proposals
MPA is excited to release its Call for Proposals for the 2025 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE) April 11-13 in Traverse City! ACE 2025 Program Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 8, 2024. Complete the proposal form by clicking the button.
NOTE:
- Selected session speakers will be informed by Nov. 8, 2024.
- Finalized faculty agreements will be due Jan. 8, 2025.
Check back later this year for 2025 ACE session submission deadlines. Thank you!
2025 ACE Proposal Submission
Annual Convention Overview
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 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.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Info
Exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2025 Annual Convention & Exhibition will become available later in 2024. Click here to view exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2024 convention.
2024 Convention Brochure & Awards Program
2024 Annual Convention Attendee Pricing
ACE 2025 pricing will become available in late 2024. See below for 2024 pricing.
| 2024 Full Conference Pricing | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student |
| Early Bird | $355 | $655 | $175 | $295 | $75 | $175 |
| Prior to conference | $425 | $735 | $225 | $405 | $85 | $185 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference | $445 | $755 | $245 | $425 | $95 | $195 |
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2024 |
MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student |
| Early Bird | $255 | $505 | $105 | $225 | $45 | $125 |
| Prior to Conference | $325 | $615 | $165 | $315 | $55 | $135 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference | $345 | $635 | $185 | $335 | $65 |
$145 |
| 2024 Saturday Only | MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student |
| Early Bird | $255 | $505 | $105 | $225 | $45 | $125 |
| Prior to Conference | $325 | $615 | $165 | $315 | $55 | $135 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference | $345 | $635 | $185 | $335 | $65 | $145 |
| 2024 Sunday Only |
MEMBER Pharmacist | Non-Member Pharmacist | MEMBER Technician | Non-Member Technician | MEMBER Student | Non-Member Student |
| Early Bird | $155 | $405 | $55 | $155 | $30 | $80 |
| Prior to Conference | $225 | $515 | $105 | $225 | $40 | $90 |
| Online or On-Site at Conference | $245 | $535 | $115 | $245 | $50 | $100 |
| Extra Add-On Options | |
|
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 2025 registration, please submit a written request to MPA@MichiganPharmacists.com by:
- March 21, 2025, to receive a full refund (minus a 5% admin fee)
- March 28, 2025, to receive 50% refund
- No refunds will be honored after March 28, 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
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