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2024 MPA ACE FACULTY AGREEMENT FORM

2024 Annual Convention & Exposition

2024 Annual Convention & Exposition (ACE)

An in-person event taking place Feb. 23–25, 2024, in Detroit.

Registration will be available starting in October 2023

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Annual Convention Overview

Annually, Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) delivers an engaging, high-quality convention experience for pharmacy professionals throughout Michigan and beyond. Once again in 2024, MPA is excited to be back in person at the Convention site in Detroit. 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, Feb. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive W., Detroit, MI 48243

Registration

Registration for ACE will be available some time in October 2023. The information below provides an overview of the schedule, agenda and registration for the 2023 Convention that was hosted in February.

2023 Annual Convention Attendee Pricing

2023 ACE Full Conference Pricing – JOIN TO SAVE MEMBER Pharmacist Non-Member Pharmacist MEMBER Pharmacy Technician Non-Member Pharmacy Technician Member Student Non-Member Student
Early Bird- ends Jan. 31, 2023 $355 $635 $175 $295 $75 $155
Prior to Conference- ends Feb. 22 $425 $805 $225 $405 $75 $215
Online or On-Site at Conference- starting Feb. 23 $445 $825 $245 $425 $75 $235

 

2023 Friday Only Registration MEMBER Pharmacist Non-Member Pharmacist MEMBER Pharmacy Technician Non-Member Pharmacy Technician Member Student Non-Member Student
Early Bird- ends Jan. 31, 2023 $255 $505 $105 $225 $50 $100
Prior to Conference- ends Feb. 22 $325 $615 $165 $315 $60 $105
Online or On-Site at Conference- starting Feb. 23 $345 $635 $185 $335 $70 $110

 

2023 Saturday Only Registration MEMBER Pharmacist Non-Member Pharmacist MEMBER Pharmacy Technician Non-Member Pharmacy Technician Member Student Non-Member Student
Early Bird- ends Jan. 31, 2023 $255 $505 $105 $225 $50 $100
Prior to Conference- ends Feb. 22 $325 $615 $165 $315 $60 $105
Online or n-Site at Conference- starting Feb. 23 $345 $635 $185 $335 $70 $110
2023 Sunday Only Registration MEMBER Pharmacist Non-Member Pharmacist MEMBER Pharmacy Technician Non-Member Pharmacy Technician Member Student Non-Member Student
Early Bird- ends Jan. 31, 2023 $155 $405 $55 $155 $30 $80
Prior to Conference- ends Feb. 22 $225 $515 $105 $225 $40 $85
Online or On-Site at Conference- starting Feb. 23 $245 $535 $115 $245 $50 $90
Extra Add-On Options
Awards Banquet Ticket $135
Extra Awards Banquet Ticket $135
MPF Adopt a Student $145
Saturday Section Lunches $35

2023 AGENDA

View the Convention Brochure

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

3:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Move in and Registration

Friday, February 24, 2023

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Registration
8 – 9:30 a.m. | Four Concurrent Breakout Sessions
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Four Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch with Product Theaters
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | PAC Luncheon
1:30 – 3 p.m. | OPENING KEYNOTE
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Four Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | PAC Reception
4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
6 – 8 p.m. | FSU Student & Alumni Reception
6:30 – 8 p.m. | WSU Pharmacy Alumni Reception
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Tech Connect Reception

Programming includes sessions that meet requirements for Ethics and Jurisprudence, Pain and Implicit Bias.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Registration   
7 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m. | Four Concurrent Breakout Sessions
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Legislative KEYNOTE
11:30 a.m. – 2:30p | Lunch & Exhibit Hall
Noon– 1 p.m. | Section Lunches
2 – 3 p.m. | NASPA Self Care Competition
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Breakout 2-hour session
4 – 5:30 p.m. | Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
6:30 – 7 p.m. | Awards Banquet Cocktail Reception
7 – 9:30 p.m. | Awards Banquet Dinner

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023

7 a.m. – Noon | Registration   
7 – 8 a.m. | Breakfast
8 – 9:30 a.m. | Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Two or Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | House of Delegates

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION

“I hope that it continues to grow in the magnitude that it has. I would love to see every pharmacists who’s able to get there have some exposure to the Convention because there’s nothing quite like it.”

“Thank you for all the hard work you put into the Annual Convention every year. I am always amazed at the variety and attention to detail that is put into the programming!”

“You do a good job of providing a variety of educational topics; it can’t be an easy task! It’s also nice to have the Convention in the heart of downtown Detroit for the choice of restaurants and other entertainment.”

“My favorite part of the Annual Convention is the Student Social because it allows me to interact with students from all of the pharmacy schools in Michigan.”

“Thank you to all the MPA staff. You always plan an excellent seminar weekend!”