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2026 Annual Convention & Exposition

The annual business meeting of the MPA, including education and networking!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT) to Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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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 (ACE) 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 more than 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.

The beloved MPF Adopt-a-Student program is being handled separately through the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation. Please e-mail MPF Executive Director, Rick Drabek with any questions.
Credits Price
Non-Member Full Conference - Early Bird
ACE Full Conference Registration - Non-Member Pharmacist - Early Bird.
Join MPA now and save!  Registration Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$630.00
Non-Member - Friday - Early Bird
ACE Non-Member Registration Friday only - Early Bird.
Join MPA now and save! Registration Ends 2/15/26 at 8:29 AM EDT
$530.00
Non-Member - Saturday - Early Bird
ACE  Registration - Non-Member Saturday only - Early Bird.
Join now and save!  Registration Ends 2/15/26 at 8:29 AM EDT
$530.00
Non-Member - Sunday - Early Bird
ACE Sunday 1-Day Registration Sunday only - Non-Member Pharmacist - Early Bird.
Join MPA now and save!  Registration Ends 2/15/26 at 8:29 AM EDT
$500.00
Credits Price
MSPT Annual Meeting and Luncheon
ACE - Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians Annual Meeting and Luncheon Registration Ends 4/17/26 at 10:30 PM EDT
$35.00
MSCP Annual Meeting and Luncheon
ACE - Michigan Society of Community Pharmacists Annual Meeting and Luncheon Registration Ends 4/17/26 at 10:30 PM EDT
$35.00
CSPM Annual Meeting and Luncheon
ACE - Consultant and Specialty Pharmacists of Michigan Annual Meeting and Luncheon Registration Ends 4/17/26 at 10:30 PM EDT
$35.00

Exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2026 Annual Convention & Exhibition is now available. Click here to view exhibitor and sponsorship information for the 2026 convention.

Please reach out to MPA Chief Strategy Officer Bryan Freeman with any questions or additional needs.

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.

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.

Currently, the southbound lanes of the highway are being rebuilt from I-496 to the I-96 interchange. Southbound traffic in this area has been shifted to the northbound lanes, which were completed in 2024. The southbound phase of the project is expected to be completed soon.

In 2026, MDOT plans to begin work from Lake Lansing Road north to the I-69 interchange. In spring 2027, US 127 will be rebuilt from I-496 north to Lake Lansing Road, finishing in 2028. Traffic restrictions for these portions of the project have yet to be released. 

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

For More Information:

Ashley Builta
education@michiganpharmacists.org

Hotel Reservations

The MPA reserved room block is available through the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.

This hotel is easily accessed by cover walkway that is connected to the Lansing Convention Center. 

To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing 

Parking is available in a paid structures or surface lots next to the hotel and convention center.