2022 Annual MAAE Conference - Vendor Registration

Greetings from your MAAE Board of Directors! It is our pleasure to invite you to the 69th Michigan Association of Airport Executives 2022 Annual Conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.

Our annual conference is designed to provide airport sponsors, managers, consultants, and others interested in airport management practices the opportunity to meet in an open forum to share information and ideas. The conference also provides a versatile medium to inform attendees regarding changes and opportunities available to airport communities. Vendors have the opportunity to display new equipment, products and processes, while consultants can interact with attendees and explain their particular areas of interest.  We look forward to seeing you in September!

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Early Bird Rates apply until August 12, 2022
Member: $525 ($625 after early bird)
Non-Member: $625 ($725 after early bird)
Additional Attendee: $150 ($200 after early bird) *
Golf Outing or Water Activity: $75

* Click "Add guest" button at the end of online registration form to enter Additional Attendees.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Mission Point  has a reserved block of rooms.  Reservations can be made by calling (800) 833-7711; follow the link below for more detailed information. Rooms sell out fast, if you have any issues please let me know.

CONFERENCE DETAILS
The conference kicks off Monday afternoon with a Hospitality Event. Sessions will be offered Tuesday morning through Thursday morning; followed by the annual golf outing or kayak trip. We are excited to bring you engaging speakers on various topics. Please download the conference packet for more detailed information.

Monday, September 12
4:00-6:00 pm: MAAE Executive Board Meeting

8:00-10:00 pm: Hospitality Reception - Sponsored by Roscommon County Airport

Tuesday, September 13

8:00-9:00 am: Continental Breakfast

9:00- 9:15 am: Welcome

9:15-9:45 am: MDOT Update

9:45-10:30 am: Supply Chain Challenges

10:30-11:00 am: Break with Exhibitors

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Non-traditional Energy Sources

12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch

1:30-2:30 pm: What is up with Michigan weather? Let the experts tell you! Meteorologist, National Weather Service

2:30-3:00 pm: Break with Exhibitors

3:00-4:00 pm: FAA Update – John Mayfield & Sue Mowery-Schalk

4:00-5:30 pm: Foam, Best Management Practices, Tony Gutierrez, GRR & Chris Sieklucki, TVC

5:30-6:00 pm: Reception with Exhibitors

6:30-8:30 pm: Consultant Sponsored Event

Wednesday, September 14

8:00-9:00 am: Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:30 am: Sustainability – Part 2, Corey Johnson, C&S

10:30-11:00 am: Break with Exhibitors

11:00-12:30 pm: Aeronautics Commission Meeting

12:30-2:00 pm: Lunch & presentation on Mackinac Shipwrecks, Chris Roxburgh

2:00-3:30 pm: Next Generation – of Aviation Employees, Stephanie Ward, Mead & Hunt

3:30-5:30 pm: Roundtable Sessions

6:00-10:00 pm: Dinner & Entertainment

Thursday, September 15

8:00-9:00 am: Arch Rock - Run Walk Climb (sponsored by C&S and MAAE)

9:00-10:00 am: Breakfast Buffet

10:00-10:45 am: Youth Aviation Programs – How you can take advantage? Carley Walker

11:00-11:45 am: MAAE Membership Meeting

12:30 pm: Special Event – Golf Outing at the Jewell, Grand Hotel / Kayak Tour

6:00-9:00 pm: Sunset Cruise & Dinner

Friday, September 17

8:30-9:30 am: New President’s Breakfast

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The conference display area offers your company an excellent opportunity to promote and exhibit your products and/or services to a large, diverse group of individuals involved in the varied aspects of aviation. Time with exhibitors is scheduled to encourage attendees to visit the exhibit area. Exhibitors can set up Monday, September 12, from 5-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Wednesday, September 14 after lunch.

If you would like to exhibit at the conference click the Register button and register as a Vendor.

DOOR PRIZES & SPONSORSHIPS
Door prizes have proven to be a great advertising medium. If you have items you would like to donate, we would certainly appreciate your participation. Make the most of your company’s investment by participating as a conference sponsor. Sponsors provide an invaluable service to MAAE by supporting the learning and networking opportunities of the association. As a sponsor, your company will receive special recognition in addition to the appreciation we normally bestow. If your company would like to sponsor, please check the appropriate level at time of registration.

AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Platinum-$2,000 * Gold-$1,500 * Silver-$1,000 * Bronze-$500

Registration & Discounted Registration Fees
All conference participants including: attendees, spouse/guests, speakers, exhibitors, and award recipients are required to register for the conference through the MAAE website. You can save by registering at the Early Bird rate by August 12, 2022. If you are not a member, join MAAE to receive the member rates.  ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ONLINE. 

Full conference registration includes admission to all sessions, vendor exhibits, annual business meeting, awards ceremony and all other association activities sponsored during the conference.  The golf outing and alternative event is a separate fee.  MAAE will refund your registration fee less a $75 processing fee per person for cancellations received in writing by September 1, 2022.  No refunds will be granted after that date. Substitutions may be made at any time (the difference between a member and nonmember price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member).

Golf Outing or Water Activity
Thursday afternoon you have the opportunity to participate in the annual golf outing or a kayak trip around the island!

Guest Program
TBD