MAB Annual Business Meeting & Policy Summit
Amway Grand Plaza | Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 1, 2026
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Event Schedule
Monday, August 31
8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Registration Open
Amway Grand Plaza, Outside the Pantlind Ballroom
Stop by to say hello and pick up your badge and conference materials. Registration sponsored by Kelley Cawthorne.
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Spend the day exploring practical strategies for leading
high-performing teams, strengthening workplace culture and
becoming a more effective manager.
Separate Registration Required. Ask MAB staff for registration availability. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Joint MAB/MAB Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Closed Meeting. All board members (MAB and MAB Foundation) and MABF Honorary Members are welcome to attend. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
President's Welcome Reception
Join fellow civic, community, business and media leaders
for an evening of networking, dialogue and relationship-building.
Tuesday, September 1
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration Open
Amway Grand Plaza, Outside the Pantlind Ballroom
Stop by to say hello and pick up your badge and conference materials. Registration sponsored by Kelley Cawthorne.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch Served
Amway Grand Plaza, Pantlind Ballroom
Arrive early to grab lunch and find a seat before the Annual Business Meeting begins. Lunch sponsored by Enstar Energy.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
MAB Annual Business Meeting
Amway Grand Plaza, Pantlind Ballroom
MAB members will receive association updates, reports and
conduct the official business of the Michigan Association
of Broadcasters.
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
MAB Policy Summit
Amway Grand Plaza, Pantlind Ballroom
Hear from industry leaders, policymakers and experts about
the issues and opportunities shaping the future of broadcasting. View Policy Summit sessions and speakers.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Evening of Excellence Reception
Amway Grand Plaza, East Concourse
Gather with colleagues and honorees before the Evening of Excellence. Reception sponsored by Patrick Media Brokerage.
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Evening of Excellence
Amway Grand Plaza, Pantlind Ballroom
Celebrate the people whose careers, leadership and service
have made a lasting impact on Michigan broadcasting. Evening of Excellence sponsored by Michigan Education Trust
10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Afterglow
Amway Grand Plaza, IDC Lounge
Keep the celebration going following the Evening of Excellence.
Need Assistance?
Visit the MAB registration desk at the Amway Grand Plaza outside the Pantlind Ballroom during registration hours, or contact an MAB staff member for assistance.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The MAB gratefully recognizes the organizations whose support helps make the Annual Business Meeting and Policy Summit possible.
Patrick Media Brokerage
Premier Sponsor, Evening of Excellence Reception
