MEMSPA's 2026 Annual Conference
Lead with us! Join us for MEMSPA's 2026 Annual Conference!
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village BoulevardAcme, MI 49610
United States
* Registration open until 12/3/26 at 4:00 PM (EST)
We hope you will join us to celebrate, connect and learn together at MEMSPA's 2026 Annual Conference. This three day conference is jam packed with fantastic keynote speakers, breakout speakers and networking opportunities.
This year's theme is Lead With Us. Each of our presenters will be bringing a message to empower Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans, aspiring administrators, central office leadership and teacher leaders to return to their districts rejuvenated and invigorated. We hope to see you all in December!
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MEMSPA Retiree (Conference Sessions)
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FREE |
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Member Full Conference
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$500.00 |
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Non-Member Full Conference
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$575.00 |
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Wednesday Only Registration
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$225.00 |
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Thursday Only Registration
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$225.00 |
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Wednesday Breakfast Retiree Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Wednesday Breakfast Guest Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Wednesday Lunch Retiree
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Wednesday Lunch Guest Ticket
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Thursday Breakfast Retiree Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Thursday Breakfast Guest Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Thursday Boxed Lunch Retiree
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Thursday Boxed Lunch Guest Ticket
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Banquet Awards Dinner Guests
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$45.00 |
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Friday Breakfast Retiree Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
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Friday Breakfast Guest Registration
Registration Ends 12/2/26 at 3:59 PM EST
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$30.00 |
Agenda
| December 2 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Welcome and State of the Association |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Keynote: Jack Berckemeyer, "Optimism and Opportunity" |
| 11:10 AM - 11:25 AM | Break |
| 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM | General Session |
| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Region Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Breakout Sessions A |
| 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM | Break |
| 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Region Time |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Leadership Matters Alumni Reception |
| 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM | MEMSPA Foundation Reception |
| December 3 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | President’s Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Keynote: Willow Sweeney, "Living Above and Below the Line: Discovering the Power of Choice"" |
| 9:20 AM - 9:35 AM | Break |
| 9:35 AM - 10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions B |
| 10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Breakout Sessions C |
| 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | MASB: Career Advancement Sessions |
| 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | MASB: Career Advancement Sessions |
| 12:05 PM - 2:50 PM | Partner and Vendor Show |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Retiree & Past Presidents’ Reception |
| 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM | Breakout Sessions D |
| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | MEMSPA Networking Reception |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Leadership Awards Banquet |
| 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM | MEMSPA Party |
| December 4 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Check-Out & Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session |
| 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM | Keyonte: LaVonna Roth, "Ignite Your Leadership S.H.I.N.E." |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Closing |
Reserve your room at the Grand Traverse Resort today!
We do expect the hotel to sell out for our event.
When our room block is full, we will share information
about room blocks at two other local hotels.
Make your reservation at the Grand Traverse Resort
by calling (231) 534-6000 and mention MEMSPA
or use the online booking link.
For More Information:
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Reserve your room today!
Reserve by phone by calling (231) 534-6000 and mention MEMSPA
or use the online booking link!