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    • Monday, September 30, 2024
    • Thursday, October 03, 2024
    • Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

    Greetings from your MAAE Board of Directors! It is our pleasure to invite you to the 71st Michigan Association of Airport Executives 2024 Annual Conference at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. (please note this location is in Ypsilanti, not Ann Arbor).

    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 30, 2024
    Member: $300 ($350 after early bird)
    Non-Member: $350 ($400 after early bird)
    Spouse/Guest: $200 ($250 after early bird) 
    Student or Honorary Member:  No Cost
    Airport Intern: $100
    One Day:  $150 ($200 after early bird)
    MDOT Office of Aeronautics: (Registration Code Required)
    Golf Outing: $75

    * Spouse/Guest option available with Member, Non-Member, and Honorary Member registrations. Click "Add guest" button at the end of online registration form.

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
    Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest has a reserved block of rooms until September 3, 2024

    You can reserve your guest room now by following this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50758012

    CONFERENCE DETAILS
    Please download the agenda for more detailed information.

    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 30, from 1-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Wednesday, October 2 after the last break. 

    If you would like to exhibit at the conference, click here 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 - $2,500

    • Gold - $1,700

    • Silver - $1,200

    • Bronze - $750

    Exclusive Sponsorships Available - Contact Shawn for details

    • Lanyards $1,200 

    • Note Pads & Pens $1,000

    • Tote Bags $1,500

    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 30, 2024. 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 13, 2024.  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).

    • Monday, September 30, 2024
    • Thursday, October 03, 2024
    • Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

    Greetings from your MAAE Board of Directors! It is our pleasure to invite you to the 71st Michigan Association of Airport Executives 2024 Annual Conference at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. (please note this location is in Ypsilanti, not Ann Arbor).

    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 30, 2024
    Member: $550 ($650 after early bird)
    Non-Member: $650 ($750 after early bird)
    Additional Attendee: $200 ($250 after early bird) *
    Golf Outing: $75

    * To add an additional attendee, please click "Add guest" button at the end of the online registration form.  Limit two (2).

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
    Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest has a reserved block of rooms until September 3, 2024

    You can reserve your guest room now by following this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50758012

    CONFERENCE DETAILS
    Please download the agenda for more detailed information.

    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 30, from 1-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Wednesday, October 2 after the last break. 

    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 - $2,500

    • Gold - $1,700

    • Silver - $1,200

    • Bronze - $750

    Exclusive Sponsorships Available - Contact Shawn for details

    • Lanyards $1,200 

    • Note Pads & Pens $1,000

    • Tote Bags $1,500

    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 30, 2024. 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 13, 2024.  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).

    • Friday, October 25, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735
    Register

    Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC)
    Airports 101

    Join your airport peers for an informative workshop where industry professionals will discuss topics including airport operations, state licensing, planning & development, environmental compliance, grants, and funding.

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    This workshop is also a good opportunity for airport board members and city officials to learn more about the variety of duties an airport manager and the airport sponsor has in managing an airport.  Registration is required by Friday, October 11th.


    Otsego County Library

    700 S. Otsego Avenue

    Gaylord, MI 49735

    If you have questions, contact: Stephanie Ward at 517-908-3121 or stephanie.ward@meadhunt.com or Shawn Jezak at 517-977-1172 or maae@michairports.org.



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Monday, June 24, 2024 MAAE 2024 Maintenance Workshop
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC) | Airports 101
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2024 Michigan Airport Conference - Exhibitors
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2024 Michigan Airport Conference - Airports & Consultants
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC) | Airports 101
Monday, September 11, 2023 2023 Annual MAAE Conference - General Registration
Monday, September 11, 2023 2023 Annual MAAE Conference - Vendor Registration
Monday, May 08, 2023 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC) | Airports 101
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 2023 Michigan Airport Conference - Airports & Consultants
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 2023 Michigan Airport Conference - Exhibitors
Monday, September 12, 2022 2022 Annual MAAE Conference - Vendor Registration
Monday, September 12, 2022 2022 Annual MAAE Conference - General Registration
Thursday, July 21, 2022 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC) | Airports 101
Friday, April 29, 2022 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC) | Maintenance Workshop
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 2022 Michigan Airport Conference - Vendors
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 2022 Michigan Airport Conference - Airports & Consultants
Monday, September 13, 2021 2021 Annual MAAE Conference - General Registration
Monday, September 13, 2021 2021 Annual MAAE Conference - Vendor Registration
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Michigan Aviation Professional Training Course (MAPTC)
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2021 Michigan Airport Virtual Conference
Thursday, April 23, 2020 Michigan Aviation Professionals Training Course (MAPTC)
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2020 Michigan Airport Conference - Vendors
Monday, September 09, 2019 2019 Annual MAAE Conference - Vendor Registration
Monday, September 09, 2019 2019 Annual MAAE Conference - General Registration
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2019 Michigan Airport Conference - Airports & Consultants
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2019 Michigan Airport Conference - Vendors
Monday, September 10, 2018 2018 Annual MAAE Fall Conference
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