We are excited to once again be at the Grand Traverse Resort

Registration for exhibit booths and sponsorships are open

Here are a few details to help you plan your attendee registration:

On Sunday evening, October 18th., we will kick off our conference with our Opening Banquet. We invite all sheriffs and their staff, as well as our vendors to participate in the event. To register for the banquet, simply add banquet tickets to your booth registration.

Vendor check-in and set-up begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19th. Vendors with vehicles set-up begins at 11:00 a.m.

The trade show will be Monday night, October 19th. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available during the show. The show will continue on Tuesday, October 20th. from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

On Tuesday morning, in addition to our conference attendees, we extend an open invitation to Law Enforcement professionals from around the state to attend that day's trade show.

Our conference attendance typically includes 250 Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Jail Administrators, Administrative Assistants and other Command Staff.

There are Sponsorships available.

We are eliminating our Conference Brochure, but will be providing a "Sliding Ad Purchase Option" for the MSA App (Availability is limited)

Please pay close attention to all the links below:

These links will be very important for the completion of your registration

Rules and Regulations & General Information

Grand Traverse Resort Vendor Booth Floor Plan

Grand Traverse Resort Vehicle Display Regulations

Grand Traverse Resort Conference & Exhibit Electrical/Services Form

Lodging 

Grand Traverse Resort, MI

To book online at the Grand Traverse Resort please click the link below. Reservations can also be made by calling

231-534-6001 and provide the Group Code MSA2026 stating that you are a member of MI Sheriffs Professional Development Conference. Check-in time begins at 4:00 p.m. and Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.. 

 Book your reservation now!

The room block expires Friday, September 26, 2026. Reservations must be made on or before that date to be eligible for the group rate. (All rates are subject to state and local taxes. If you are tax exempt, you must provide proper documentation and pay with a county credit card or check).

The MSA room block is exclusively for conference attendees and registered vendors only.

Photography



The Michigan Sheriffs' Association will be taking pictures during the conference. By registering for the 2026 Fall Professional Development Conference, you agree that any photographs taken of you may be used in our Newsletters, on Facebook, and on the Michigan Sheriffs' Association website.