Due to the tragic events that occurred at Michigan State University yesterday, the Michigan Airport Conference scheduled for this week, has been cancelled.
Information regarding refunds and rescheduling will be sent as soon as possible. Please do not contact the Kellogg Center, all reservations have been cancelled.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this senseless tragedy.
This is the 32nd year the Michigan Airport Conference has been co-sponsored by the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics. It 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.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Member: $500 (on or before Feb. 1st) or $550 (after Feb. 1st)
Non-Member: $600 (on or before Feb. 1st) or $650 (after Feb. 1st)
REGISTRATION IS FULL - PLEASE CONTACT SHAWN JEZAK @ 517-977-1172, MAAE@MICHAIRPORTS.ORG
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center (800-875-5090) has reserved a block of rooms at a group rate of $126 double (plus applicable taxes). To qualify for this rate, you must mention you are attending the Michigan Airport Conference, group code 2302MIASSN. The hotel will guarantee this rate through January 14, 2023. For online reservations: www.kelloggcenter.com.
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 15
7:30-8:30 am: Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:30 am: Welcome/Housekeeping Items (MDOT/MAAE)
8:30-9:15 am: MDOT Office of Aeronautics Update
9:15-10:15 am: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Aviation
10:15-10:45 am: Break with Exhibitors
10:45-11:30 am: Sustainability Through Accurate Weather Forecasting / Automated Weather Operating Systems (AWOS)
11:45 am-1:00 pm: Lunch & Awards Ceremony
1:00-2:15 pm: Alternative Fuels and Electrification
2:15-2:30 pm: Break with Exhibitors
2:30-4:30 pm: Roundtable – Air Carrier
(Concurrent Sessions) 2:30-3:00 - MDOT Aero Q&A
2:30-4:30 pm: Roundtable – General Aviation
(Concurrent Sessions) 3:30-4:00 - MDOT Aero Q&A
5:00-6:00 pm: Exhibitor/Legislative Reception
Thursday, February 16
8:00-9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00 am: MAAE General Membership Meeting
9:00-10:00 am: FAA Detroit ADO & Region Update
10:00-10:30 am: Future of Aviation
10:00-10:30 am: Innovative Solutions to Airport Challenges
10:30-11:00 am: Break with Exhibitors
11:00-12:00 pm: Emerging Technologies / Advanced Air Mobility
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch & Speaker Greg Pecoraro, NASAO
1:30-3:00 pm: Consultant Roundtable
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. The Legislative Reception with exhibitors has proven to be a positive tool in providing vendors an additional opportunity to meet and mingle with conference attendees. Please reference the exhibit booth layout and select three location preferences on the exhibitor registration form. Booths will be reserved based on availability and layout is subject to change. Exhibitors can set up Tuesday, February 14, from 5-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 am.
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
