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    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • Thursday, February 20, 2025
    • Lansing Center
    Register

    This is the 34th 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.

    View Conference Agenda


    REGISTRATION OPTIONS

    • Member: $225 (on or before Feb. 1st) or $250 (after Feb. 1st)
    • Non-Member: $275 (on or before Feb. 1st) or $300 (after Feb. 1st)
    • Student or Honorary Member: Free
    • Airport Intern: $100
    • Department of Aeronautics: Free (registration code required)


    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

    To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree By Hilton Lansing

    1. Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
    2. For date adjustment needs, please change Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
    3. The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
    4. Secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
    5. Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.


    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 18, from 4-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Thursday, February 20, at 11:00 am.


    If you would like to exhibit at the conference, click here to register.


    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
    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Thursday, February 20, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Lansing Center
    Register

    This is the 34th 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.

    View Conference Agenda


    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)


    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

    To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree By Hilton Lansing

    1. Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
    2. For date adjustment needs, please change Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
    3. The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
    4. Secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
    5. Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.


    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 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 18, from 4-10 p.m. and tear-down begins Thursday, February 20, 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 - $2,500
    • Gold - $1,700
    • Silver - $1,200
    • Bronze - $750

    Exclusive Sponsorships Available - Contact Shawn for details

    • Lanyards $1,200 (Sold)
    • Note Pads & Pens $1,000
    • Tote Bags $1,500

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Monday, September 30, 2024 2024 Annual MAAE Conference
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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
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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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