The Michigan Guardianship Association Fall 2026 Conference
The Michigan Guardianship Association is looking forward to hosting the annual MGA Fall 2026 Conference at Park Place Hotel and Conference Center in Traverse City, Michigan on September 24th-25th, 2026. The conference will begin with a Welcome Networking Mixer on Thursday Evening, September 24th. Conference sessions are a full day on Friday, September 25th.
The Michigan Guardianship Association conferences offer an opportunity to network with professional public guardians, family guardians, social workers, case managers, healthcare professionals, advocates, fiduciaries, conservators, attorneys and MGA members from all across the state of Michigan. As a valued attendee you will have the opportunity to meet a variety of organizations that provide services to assist your clients in our exhibitor space and learn from experienced and knowledgeable speakers during educational sessions that were suggested in previous conference surveys. Nationally Certified Guardians and Social Workers will have the opportunity to earn CEU’s.
Agenda & Registration
The Michigan Guardianship Fall 2026 Conference Agenda
The Michigan Guardianship Association creates the annual conference agendas based on previous conference surveys and suggested topics from the MGA membership if there are topics or knowledgeable speakers you would like to see at an MGA Conference, please email the MGA Board Administrator at admin@michiganguardianship.org
The Michigan Guardianship Association Fall 2026 Conference Registration
The Michigan Guardianship Association is looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming MGA Fall 2026 Conference. Nationally Certified Guardians and Social Workers will have the opportunity to earn up to 5 CEU’s for attending all educational sessions. Registration to the MGA Fall 2026 Conference includes the Thursday evening welcome mixer, a full day of educational sessions on Friday, 5 CEU Certification, All Day Beverage Service, Breakfast and Lunch.
The Michigan Guardianship Association offers a discounted conference cost to attendees who register within the early bird timeframe. Conference registration costs will increase after this date.
*It is the responsibility of the attendee to arrange hotel accommodations. Please note your membership status will be reviewed. If you are not a current member the remaining balance will be due prior to the conference. Any balance must be paid in order to attend this event. If you have questions about your membership status please contact the Administrator.*
Hotel Information
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State St
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Phone: 231-946-5000
Website: https://www.park-place-hotel.com/
To Make Room Reservations:
Online: Click Here To Book Your Room Online
Phone: 231-946-5000
-Please refer to the MGA 2026 Fall Conference when booking to get the discounted group rate
*Reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 25th to receive the discounted group rate.
The discounted rate will be $209 per night before taxes*
Check In Time: 4:00pm
Check Out Time: 11:00am
Thursday Welcome Mixer Information
The Michigan Guardianship Association Fall 2026 Conference will begin with a Welcome Mixer on Thursday, September 24th
from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Park Place Hotel in the Grandview I Room.
Help us kick things off in Traverse City with drinks, light bites, and great company!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Information
Interested in Being a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor?
Are you a Mental Health Organization? Financial Institution? Senior Living Building? Adult Foster Care Manager? Home Health Care & Hospice? Moving Company? Cleaning Company? Hospital? Insurance Company? A PACE Provider? Transportation Company? Pharmacy? Geriatric Primary Care Provider? Dentist? Traveling Physician? The Michigan Guardianship Association is looking for organizations that can provide services, support and resources to Family Guardians, Professional Guardians, Social Workers, Case Managers and Conservators in the state of Michigan help keep their clients safe and healthy in the community!
The Michigan Guardianship Association Fall 2026 Conference is an amazing opportunity to network with professional guardians, family guardians, conservators, social workers, case managers, elder law attorneys, healthcare professionals, and senior advocates from all across the state of Michigan who are looking for organizations and services to help support their clients! As a valued sponsor or exhibitor you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on potential clients and network with professionals from all over the state of Michigan. As an exhibitor we welcome you to attend the educational sessions to learn from knowledgeable speakers. If you are a Social Worker you will have the opportunity to earn CEU’s if you attend the educational sessions. There is a wide array of sponsor/exhibitor packages to best fit your organizations needs, exhibitor space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis.
Sponsors and exhibitors are welcomed to join us during the Thursday Evening Welcome Networking Mixer and will be on display for the Full Day on Friday, September 25th from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
If you are interested in attending, please download the Exhibitor Packet and submit to the Michigan Guardianship Association Board Administration via email at Admin@michiganguardianship.org