At a GlanceMonday, October 13 8:00-9:30 Registration/Check-In 8:00-8:45 Conference Kick-off Coffee 9:00-12:00 Drop-In Activities Workshops 12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own 12:00-7:00 Registration/Check-In 1:00-4:00 MMA Board Meeting 1:00-4:00 Drop-In Activities 5:45 Transportation to reception 6:00-8:00 Reception at Impression 5 Science Center Tuesday, October 14 8:00-3:45 Registration/Check-In 8:00-9:00 Coffee 8:00-3:45 Vendors 9:00-10:30 General Session and Keynote 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-12:00 Concurrent Sessions 12:00-1:30 Annual Business Meeting Lunch 1:30-2:30 Concurrent Sessions 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:45 Concurrent Sessions 3:45-4:45 Museum Café 5:00-5:15 Transportation to reception 5:00-7:00 Reception at MSU Museum Pop-up Space 8:00-9:00 Trivia Wednesday, October 15 8:00-9:00 Member Community Coffees 8:30-11:15 Conversation Stations 9:00-9:45 General Session and Keynote 9:45-10:15 Break 10:15-11:15 Concurrent Sessions 11:15-12:00 General Session - Pecha Kucha 12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00-4:00 Drop-In Activities 4:00-? Wrap-up Happy Hour Events Conference events give participants the chance to connect, explore and enjoy themselves. The first day of the conference will start with a Kick-off Coffee at Heritage Hall and end with a reception at Impression 5 Science Center. Tuesday events include a reception at the MSU Museum Pop-up Space and Trivia. The last activity of the conference will be a Wrappy Hour on Wednesday afternoon. Melissa | DetailsLocations The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center will be our lodging for the conference and base for Tuesday and Wednesday morning sessions and activities. A reduced room rate of $139 (plus fees and taxes) is available for rooms through Sep. 12 or until filled, whichever comes first. Other events, including the kick-off coffee, drop-in activities, workshops, and receptions take place in various locations in the Greater Lansing area. Transportation is on your own except for the Monday and Tuesday evening receptions. Melissa Speakers and Sessions The conference Keynote and General Session Speakers will address the conference theme of The Future is Now. Four sets of concurrent sessions provide the opportunity for members of the Michigan museum community to share their expertise and resources The Museum Cafe is a general session that provides the opportunity for participants to explore a variety of topics in short, small-group discussions. Returning this year is a set of Pecha Kucha style presentations, which will give four people the chance to reflect on the conference theme using 20 slides shown in 20 second intervals. Monday and Wednesday Drop-In Activities and Workshops All conference attendees are invited to show your conference name badge to visit area museums and explore Greater Lansing during the block sessions on Monday morning and afternoon, and on Wednesday afternoon. All of these drop-in activities are included in your conference registration. Participants are also invited to sign up for small-group workshops. Advance registration is required and an additional fees range from $15 to $50 to cover expenses. Annual Meeting Join the MMA Board of Directors during lunch on Tuesday, October 14 at noon for the Annual Meeting of the Michigan Museums Association. The lunch will include a "State of the Association" report, the election of new board members, and the 2026 conference announcement. |