2026 Annual Convention & Exposition

There are several parking lots around the Lansing Center that provide easy access:

• North Grand Parking Structure, 219. N Grand Ave.: Adjacent to the Doubletree on Grand Avenue, the North Grand Structure features 960 spaces. Direct Lansing Center and Doubletree access is available via the pedestrian skybridge across Grand Avenue and the Grand River. Daily fee: $15.
• Lansing Center Lot 21, entrance off Riverfront Drive: Across from Lansing Shuffle, total of 66 spaces. Serves the Lansing Center, Jackson Field, Lansing Shuffle and other downtown businesses. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 37, entrance off Riverfront Drive: Adjacent to Lot 21, total of 145 spaces. Serves the Lansing Center, Jackson Field, Lansing Shuffle and other downtown businesses. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 19, entrance off Museum Drive: Located underneath the Lansing Center, total of 66 spaces. Also accessible via Riverfront Drive. Daily fee: $10.
• Lansing Center Lot 20, entrance off Museum Drive: Underneath Lansing Center, adjacent to lot 19. Total of 90 spaces. Also accessible via Riverfront Drive. Daily fee: $10.

MPA invites you to submit an educational session proposal for the 2026 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition. Each session will be 60 minutes (1 hour). The call for proposals will end Oct. 31, 2025. The MPA Professional and Educational Affairs Committee will review submissions and chosen proposals will be notified by the end of December 2025.

Click the button below and fill out the corresponding form to submit your 2026 session proposal.

Proposal Form

Hotel booking is now available for the 2026 Annual Convention & Exposition at the Doubletree by Hilton, 111 N. Grand Ave. To make a room reservation, visit the Doubletree site and complete the steps below:

1. Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
2. For date adjustment needs, please change the Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
3. The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
4. The secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
5. Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the hotel.

To make a room reservation by phone call 1-833-904-2206 and reservations can assist with securing rooms. It is important that each of your guests identify themselves as part of the MPA's Annual Convention & Exposition 2026 group and provide reservations under the code “RDX” to receive the discounted group rate. Please ensure your reservations are made before the cutoff date of March 17, 2026.