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.

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

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! The reserved room block closes at 11:59 p.m. March 10, 2025. Rooms in MPA's block that are not booked by this date are released, but attendees can still purchase rooms at the MPA rate up to three days before and three days after the convention. Hotel check-in is 4 p.m. the day of your reservation and check-out is 11 a.m. on your departure date.

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
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

*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

Click the button below to view the full ACE 2025 educational programming and agenda.

2025 ACE Agenda


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 email MPA@MichiganPharmacists.com 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

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