Events will take place in a variety of locations. View agenda (subject to change) HERE.

Friday, May 30 (various locations)

All purchases must be received by April 30, 2025.

All advertisers and exhibitors will also receive the opportunity to connect directly with attendees by providing an item to be added to the conference swag bags! Exhibitors at the tech fair will have the option to give a product demonstration during the day. Because the sessions on Sunday afternoon will take place at a separate location, exhibitors are welcome to attend the plenary panel session that afternoon in Hill Auditorium.

Exhibit Tables

If you would like to register to attend any sessions or the banquet, you must also fill out a Non-member registration form. All purchases and registrations must be received by April 30, 2025.

All registrations and purchases must be received by April 30, 2025.

Sponsors will also receive the opportunity to connect directly with attendees by providing an item or promo to be added to the conference swag bags! Exhibitors at the tech fair will have the option to give a product demonstration during the event.

Diamond: $4,000

If you would like to register to attend any sessions or the banquet, you must also fill out a Non-member registration form. For sponsorships that include a registration, please complete a registration form - one for each attendee.

The U-M campus is spread out over multiple campuses. Conference events will be held at various locations on both North and Central campuses (a little under 2 miles separate the two). Room blocks are being held at the below hotels which are located on Central Campus and have the best access to many walkable options for dining, are located near the opening reception and banquet locations, and access to the free university bus system that connects the campuses. Conference room block rates are available thru April 29, 2025.

Graduate Ann Arbor
$255/night + tax
615 East Huron Street

Bell Tower Hotel
$229/night + tax
300 South Thayer Street

From Detroit Metro Airport (DTW): Lyft or Uber is a great option ($40-50 + tip).

Michigan Flyer is another good and inexpensive option. Note that Michigan Flyer drops you off in downtown Ann Arbor at the Blake Transit Center, and you will then need to take a Lyft/Uber or walk to your hotel (about 0.5 miles to Central Campus hotels).

Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines share a terminal located at 325 Depot Street in Ann Arbor. Megabus has a stop at 900 Briarwood Circle on the south side of town and offers inexpensive routes to Chicago and Detroit. Both of these would require a Lyft or Uber to your final destination.

Ann Arbor, Michigan is a perfect blend of big-city options for arts, culture, dining, and shopping combined with extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation and immersion in nature – all in what is commonly described as the quintessential college town. Convenient, frequent, and free public transportation provides students with easy access to campus, downtown, dining, shopping, and recreation venues. Discover your Ann Arbor!

**Applications reviewed as they are submitted**
The purpose of the first-time conference attendee award is to encourage conference participation by MOLA members who have never attended a MOLA conference. Recipients will be awarded an amount to cover the conference registration fee for the 2024 Cleveland conference. Recipients will be required to participate in the Conference Mentoring Program and may be asked to write about their experience or a session they attended for a forthcoming issue of Marcato. Applications will be reviewed and, if granted, funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the allotted funds are exhausted. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible by the MOLA Administrator as awards are granted—please refrain from making conference registration payment until you have been notified of the outcome of your application review. Applications will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and submitted to the Board for final approval. Whether you are granted an award or not, you may find this first-timers conference guide helpful in preparing to attend!