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 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. You can view other rooming options in the Lansing area here.

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.

To cancel your ACE 2026 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 13, 2026, to receive a full refund (minus a 20% admin fee)
• March 20, 2026, to receive 50% refund
• No refunds will be honored after midnight March 20, 2026.

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