September 1, 2026 | Amway Grand Plaza | Grand Rapids
Where Michigan Media Comes Together
August 31, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Stop by our registration table in the Pantlind Ballroom lobby to pick up your name badge and say 'hi.'
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MAB Leadership Summit
Grand Rapids Chamber. Separate registration required. Click here for more information.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MAB/MAB Foundation Joint Board Meeting
Grand Rapids Chamber | Closed Meeting
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
President's Welcome Reception
Ashton at The B.O.B. | Open to all registrants
September 1, 2026
All events hosted at the Amway Grand unless otherwise noted.
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Stop by our registration table in the Pantlind Ballroom lobby to pick up your name badge and say 'hi.'
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Served
Sponsored by Enstar Energy. Arrive early to grab lunch and find a seat before the Annual Business Meeting begins.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Policy Summit Sessions
Sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Evening of Excellence Reception
Sponsored by Patrick Media Brokerage.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
MAB Evening of Excellence
An awards dinner honoring Lifetime Achievement, Hall of Fame inductees, and rising stars in Michigan broadcasting. Sponsored by Michigan Education Trust.
10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Evening of Excellence Afterglow