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 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 is now available. 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 Jan. 31) $355 $671 $175 $235 $100 $150 $175 $671
Prior to conference (Feb. 1-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 Jan. 31) $255 $571 $105 $145 $100 $150 $150 $571
Prior to Conference (Feb. 1-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 $255 $571 $105 $145 $100 $150 $150 $571
Prior to Conference $325 $641 $165 $205 $100 $150 $150 $641
Online or On-Site at Conference $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 $155 $471 $55 $95 $50 $100 $100 $471
Prior to Conference $225 $541 $105 $145 $50 $100 $100 $541
Online or On-Site at Conference $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
Tech Connect Reception FREE

*The MPA President's Reception is replacing the traditional banquet dinner in an effort to be more inclusive to all conference attendees. MPA will present its Executive Board Service Awards and its Pharmacist of the Year award during the reception.

2025 Agenda

**This agenda is tentative and subject to change**

Thursday, April 10

3:30-6:30 p.m. – Exhibitor Hall move-in and setup

3:30-6:30 p.m. – Registration open

2-4:30 p.m. – MSHP board meeting

4:30-7 p.m. – MPA Executive Board meeting

Friday, April 11

6:30 a.m. – Registration open

7-8 a.m. – Breakfast

8-9:30 a.m. – Education sessions

9:45-11:15 a.m. – Education sessions

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch

12:45-1:30 p.m. – Opening Remarks/President's Address

  • MPA will present the following awards during this session: Executive Board Medal, Distinguished Young Pharmacist, Fellow of MPA, Hall of Honor and Excellence in Innovation.

1:30-3 p.m. – Keynote Session

  • NCPA President Doug Hoey

3:15-4:45 p.m. – Education Sessions

5-7:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Opening and Reception

5:30-7 p.m. – College of pharmacy receptions

7-8 p.m.– Tech Connect Reception

Saturday, April 12

6:30 a.m. – Registration open

7-8:15 a.m. – MPF Networking Breakfast

7-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast

8:30-10 a.m. – Education sessions

10:15-10:30 a.m. – General Session/Awards

  • Bowl of Hygeia and Fred W. Arnold Public Relations Award

10:30 a.m.-Noon – Keynote Session

  • Katie Kurtz,  trauma-informed care subject matter expert

12:15-1:45 p.m. – Section lunches

2-2:15 p.m. – Student Scholarship Awards

2:15-3:45 p.m. – NASPA Self-Care Competition

4-5:30 p.m. – Education Sessions

5:45-6:45 p.m. – PAC Reception/Awards

5:45-6:45 p.m. – Student Social

7-9:30 p.m. – MPA President's Reception

  • MPA will present the following awards at the reception: Years of Membership, Executive Board Service Medals, Executive Board Chair Award, Pharmacist of the Year

Sunday, April 13

6:30-10 a.m. – Registration

7-7:45 a.m. – LADC breakfast

7-9 a.m. – Breakfast

8-9:30 a.m. – Education sessions

9:45-11:15 a.m. – Education sessions

9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – House of Delegates

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