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When and Where
  • 10/7/2026 9:00 AM EDT
  • 10/9/2026 12:00 PM EDT
  • Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

The Michigan Municipal League’s annual Convention convenes Michigan's municipal leaders in an inclusive space to connect, celebrate success, embrace innovation, gain practical tools, and advance the League's strategic priorities through timely content, inspiring speakers, and collaborative learning.

Convention 2026 attendees will leave this year’s event with:

  • Activation — Inspire communities to embrace new ideas.
  • Empowerment — Strive for prosperity, quality of life, trust, and belonging.
  • Innovation — Look at your communities with fresh eyes.
  • Optimism — Cultivate a positive outlook for the future.
  • Tangible tools — The information you need to take meaningful action.

Register by Email

Click here for a fillable PDF registration form.

Cost Per Person

Early Bird Registration (on or before August 28)

  • MML Full & Associate Members/BAP Participants: $650
  • Nonmember Government Entities/MML Fund & Pool Program Members: $950

Regular Registration (after August 28)

  • MML Full & Associate Members/BAP Participants: $765
  • Nonmember Government Entities/MML Fund & Pool Program Members: $950

Onsite Registration (October 7-9)

  • MML Full & Associate Members/BAP Participants: $820
  • Nonmember Government Entities/MML Fund & Pool Program Members: $1000

Additional Registration Options

  • Guest: $275 (Includes attendance at the Wednesday lunch and welcome reception; Thursday breakfast, lunch and vendor reception; and Friday breakfast)
  • Student: $275
  • First Time Attendee Lunch: Pre-registration required
  • Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) Affiliate Breakfast: Pre-registration required
  • Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Affiliate Lunch: $65
  • Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Affiliate Breakfast/Annual Meeting: Pre-registration required

Education Tours

All Education Tours will take place on Wednesday, October 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the exception of the Frankfort Community Land Trust Tour. Due to the travel distance to Frankfort, that tour will depart at 9:00 a.m. and return by 1:45 p.m. A boxed lunch will be provided for participants on the Frankfort tour.

  • Placemaking 101 – $20
  • BlueTech Innovation Tour: Protecting Michigan’s Aquatic Ecosystems – $20
  • The Long Hike: Securing Funding for Local Trails – $20
  • A Local Blueprint for Housing: Frankfort Community Land Trust Tour – $20
  • History and Innovation at the Grand Traverse Commons – $20


For the Convention agenda and program details, check the event webpage.

Registration Deadlines

Online registration and cancellation deadline is Monday, September 28th at 5:00 pm.