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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)
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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.

Exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2027 Annual Convention & Exhibition will be available Fall of 2026. 

Please reach out to Ashley Builta, MPA director of meetings and education,with any questions or additional needs.

MPA invites you to submit an educational session proposal for the 2027 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition. Each session will be 60 minutes (1 hour). The call for proposals will open Sept. 3, 2026 and end Nov. 16, 2026.

The MPA Professional and Educational Affairs Committee will review submissions and chosen proposals for the 2027 ACE will be notified by mid-December 2026.

Click the button below and fill out the corresponding form to submit your 2027 session proposal.

Proposal Form
MPA will be holding the third annual poster presentation at the 2027 Annual Convention & Exposition. We invite all residents, fellows, students, practitioners, technicians and local associations to share their research and practice expertise with colleagues. 
Poster Session Times  
  • Friday, April 16, 2027, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
    • Please note that if the poster is accepted, the primary presenter is responsible for attending the meeting and ensuring the poster is presented at the poster session. 
Submission Deadlines
  • Abstracts must be submitted by Mar. 4, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
  • The MPA Professional and Educational Affairs Committee will review the poster abstracts.
  • The primary author will be notified via email of acceptance or declination by Friday, Mar. 26, 2027.
  • All presenters must be registered for the Annual Convention & Exposition.
Selection Process
  • Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the MPA Professional and Educational Affairs Committee for originality and quality of content.
  • Abstracts should be written in a clear, concise and professional manner, without grammatical and technical errors. The committee recommends that authors utilize colleagues to proofread abstracts prior to submission.
  • Abstracts are limited to 400 words. Titles are limited to 120 characters.
  • Original or encore poster presentations will be considered.  
Contact the MPA education department staff at Education@MichiganPharmacists.org with any questions.
Fill out the form below to get started.

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.

For More Information:

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