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2027 Annual Convention & Exposition

Friday, April 16, 2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT) to Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 12:30 PM (EDT)

Annually, the Michigan Pharmacists Association 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 16-18, 2027, 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.

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.

Road Construction Information

The Michigan Department of Transportation is in the midst of a four-year plan to rebuild the US 127 corridor in the Lansing area. This project may impact your travel plans to ACE for 2026, 2027 and 2028, which will all take place at the Lansing Center.

For more information about the U.S. 127 project, click here.

For More Information:

Ashley Builta
Ashley Builta, Pharm.D., MBA
Director of Meetings and Education (517)377-0225

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