2026 Annual Conference - Amway Grand/DeVos Place
The 2026 Annual Conference will be held early this year on August 16-19, 2026. MMTA is thrilled to coordinate with our national partner, APT US&C (the Association of Public Treasurers of the US and Canada) to host a joint conference this year. All attendees will be able to benefit from having a national conference coordinate with our usual conference experience to result in an even better experience. We anticipate incredible speakers, topics, sponsors, activities, networking, and more.

Registration is now open on the APT US&C website - attendees must register through APT US&C. If you're not an APT member, don't worry - ALL MMTA members can attend this joint conference for the typical MMTA fall conference registration fee of $399. As you go through the registration process, you'll be provided with a discount code to ensure you receive the correct $399 price. If you are not an APT member, you will be prompted to create a profile, if you do not want to become a member, simply select "no thank you" for member type. Register for the 2026 Annual Conference. 

How you attend the Conference is your choice: attend either in-person or online via the virtual livestreaming. The 2026 conference will have all of the great training that you've come to expect from MMTA. There will also be plenty of celebrations for on-site attendees, including new and renewing MiCPTs certifications, the 2026 PRIME Award Honoree, and installation of the 2026-27 Board of Directors. The Association will have its Annual Meetings (one for municipal members and a separate meeting for associate members). The municipal annual meeting will be included on the livestream. 

To learn more about the conference and to register, go to the APT US&C website. Rooms at the Amway Grand are available at the group rate of $169/night, subject to applicable fees and taxes. Make your reservation online here. 

Experience Michigan Pre-Conference Activities
In additional to all of the amazing conference activities, there will be additional "Experience Michigan" activities available pre-conference that you can add for a fee; these are also open to guests if you'd like to have a non-MMTA member join you. These pre-conference activities may have limited availability and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis for registrants:

Saturday evening pre-conference activity: a minor league baseball game at LMCU Ballpark just outside of Grand Rapids in Comstock Park. The West Michigan Whitecaps (the Detroit Tigers High A Affiliate) will take on the Lansing Lugnuts. Includes special ticket, refreshments, transportation (if needed). $50 per person.

Sunday "Discover Michigan" pre-conference activities (Activities overlap, so you can only choose one. All activities are $50 per person.)

• Day at the Beach: sand, sun, and fun - travel to Muskegon to experience Lake Michigan - more details coming soon.
• Discover Meijer Gardens: explore the gardens with an all-inclusive ticket; box lunch and transportation (if needed) are included.
• GR Brewery Tour: experience why Grand Rapids is called "America's Best Beer City" more details coming soon.

Registration Information
The registration fee for the conference is $399 for in-person or online attendance. The virtual attendance will be for the livestream experience Monday - Wednesday on August 17-19 for all general sessions; we will make every effort to record all sessions but are not responsible for technical shortcomings or errors. Late fees and cancellations will be assessed per APT US&C policy. 

Networking Activities
The conference planning committee is excited to offer in-person attendees the ability to take part in fun networking events throughout the conference that will highlight the area and enable lots of time to share with your fellow conference attendees.  

Sunday Welcome Reception
Join us for a late afternoon/early evening networking event at the Grand Rapids Public Museum to meet up with all the other attendees. The museum is a short walk from the Amway Grand. If you have a guest they can also attend the Sunday reception; guest fee is $50 - select this option when your register. 

Monday Exhibitor Reception
This short event will feature conference sponsors and exhibitors for a short reception following the day's sessions. Monday night will be a "free" night to attend sponsor events or explore the city on your own and with your colleagues.

Awards Banquet
Our annual awards banquet is an evening of fun with a great dinner, as well as recognition of our awards honorees, including the 2026 PRIME winner, MiCPT recipients (new and renewals) and the installation of our 2026-27 Board of Directors. If you have a guest they can also attend the Tuesday banquet; guest fee is $60 - select this option when you register.