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• Leadership Symposium

  • Start
    05/13/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • End
    05/14/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bay City, MI

  Register

  
  MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

  Join fire service leaders for a 1.5-day Leadership Symposium focused on company officer development, emerging operational challenges, and data-driven training strategies. Learn from expert speakers on topics including electric vehicle response, grant opportunities, and effective leadership practices. Network with peers and industry partners while gaining practical skills to enhance your department’s readiness and leadership capacity.

  Download Our Symposium Flyer HERE

  Fire Inspector  and EMS CE Credits Approved!
  See Agenda Below for Details

  $135 Per Person • Whole Symposium
  $39 Per Person • Wednesday Only
  $40 Per Person • Banquet Only
  $79 Per Person • Thursday Only
  

  Vendors Click HERE to Register

  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

  To encourage participation from all chief officers (MAFC members or not) from across our state, we are offering scholarship opportunities for those communities with limited budgets. These scholarships are intended to make this valuable experience accessible to all chief officers committed to professional growth. Funding will include symposium registration and hotel accommodations for Wednesday night.

  To apply, send your request via email to info@MiChiefs.org. Include your full name, agency affiliation, pertinent contact information, and a brief statement on how receiving this scholarship will benefit you and your department. Application deadline is April 3, 2026.

  OUR VENUE

  DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
  One Wenonah Park Place
  Bay City, MI 48708

  
  The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

  Our Overflow Hotel

  Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
  2 E Main St.
  Bay City, MI 48708

  

  Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

  Organizations that wish to remove the 6% sales tax for the hotel room need to complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certification of Exemption form found below. The completed form can be presented at check in, faxed to (989) 891-9680, or emailed to the front desk manager at crystal.vanparis@hilton.com.

  Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

  OUR AGENDA

  Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  • 1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
    Fire Inspector CE Credits • 2.5
    EMS CE Credit • Operations 1                    
  • 4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
  • 6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
  • • Award Presentations
    • Installation of Incoming Officers
    • Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

  Thursday, May 14, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
    Fire Inspector CE Credit • 1
  • 9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
    Fire Inspector CE Credits • 3
    EMS CE Credit • Emergency Preparedness • 1
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
    Fire Inspector CE Credits • 1.5
  • 2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
    Fire Inspector CE Credits • 1.5
  • 4:00 PM - Symposium Ends

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• VENDORS • Leadership Symposium

  • Start
    05/13/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • End
    05/14/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bay City, MI

  Register

  VENDOR REGISTRATION

  
  MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

  The Leadership Symposium offers vendors a valuable opportunity to connect directly with fire service decision-makers, company officers, and emerging leaders from across the region. Vendor displays will be open throughout the symposium, with dedicated networking time on Wednesday afternoon featuring light hors d’oeuvres to encourage meaningful engagement in a relaxed setting.

  $199 • Basic Booth Fee
  FREE • Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors
  Platinum and Gold Sponsors Click HERE to Register

  BASIC BOOTH INCLUDES
  Admission for One Representative
  Eight Foot Skirted Table
  Two Chairs
  Wastebasket
  
  BOOTH OPTIONS
  $50 • Electricity At Your Booth
  $49 • Additional Representative
  Due to the venue's intimate nature, vendors are allowed only one display table.

  BOOTH SET UP TIME
  Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Shipping instructions will be provided closer to the event date.

  $40 Per Person • Vendors are encouraged to attend the Banquet on Wednesday evening!

  OUR VENUE

  DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
  One Wenonah Park Place
  Bay City, MI 48708

  
  

  The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

  Our Overflow Hotel

  Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
  2 E Main St.
  Bay City, MI 48708

  

  Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

  
  

  Organizations that wish to remove the 6% sales tax for the hotel room need to complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certification of Exemption form found below. The completed form can be presented at check in, faxed to (989) 891-9680, or emailed to the front desk manager at crystal.vanparis@hilton.com.

  Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

  
  

  OUR AGENDA

  Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  • 1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
  • 4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
  • 6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
  • • Award Presentations
    • Installation of Incoming Officers
    • Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

  Thursday, May 14, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
  • 9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
  • 2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
  • 4:00 PM - Conference Ends

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• PLATINUM and GOLD Sponsors • Leadership Symposium

  • Start
    05/13/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • End
    05/14/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bay City, MI

  Register

  Platinum and GOLD REGISTRATION

  
  MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

  The Leadership Symposium offers vendors a valuable opportunity to connect directly with fire service decision-makers, company officers, and emerging leaders from across the region. Vendor displays will be open throughout the symposium, with dedicated networking time on Wednesday afternoon featuring light hors d’oeuvres to encourage meaningful engagement in a relaxed setting.

  FREE • Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors

  BASIC BOOTH INCLUDES
  Admission for One Representative
  Eight Foot Skirted Table
  Two Chairs
  Wastebasket
  
  BOOTH OPTIONS
  Electricity At Your Booth
  Additional Representative
  
  

  BOOTH SET UP TIME
  Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Shipping instructions will be provided closer to the event date.

  Vendors are encouraged to attend the Banquet on Wednesday evening!

  OUR VENUE

  DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
  One Wenonah Park Place
  Bay City, MI 48708

  
  

  The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

  Our Overflow Hotel

  Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
  2 E Main St.
  Bay City, MI 48708

  

  Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

  Organizations that wish to remove the 6% sales tax for the hotel room need to complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certification of Exemption form found below. The completed form can be presented at check in, faxed to (989) 891-9680, or emailed to the front desk manager at crystal.vanparis@hilton.com.

  Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

  
  

  OUR AGENDA

  Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  • 1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
  • 4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
  • 6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
  • • Award Presentations
    • Installation of Incoming Officers
    • Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

  Thursday, May 14, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
  • 9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
  • 2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
  • 4:00 PM - Conference Ends

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• EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®

  • When
    10/14/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Novi, MI

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  Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
  

  EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

  Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
   Light Appetizers 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  Platinum and Gold Corporate Members Register HERE

  Vibe Credit Union Showplace
  46100 Grand River AVE
  Novi, MI 48374

  Log In First for Proper Pricing

  BASIC BOOTH FEES
  FREE • Current Corporate Member
  $675 • Sustaining Member
  $899 Non-Member

  Click HERE to Become a Corporate Member and Get Your Booth For FREE!

  

  TABLETOP EXHIBITORS

  Exhibitor Package 10' x 10' Area Registration For 2 Reps 8' Covered & Skirted Table Two Chairs Pipe & Drape One Wastebasket Electricity

  Setup Schedule Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout

  

  VEHICLE EXHIBITORS
  

  Exhibitor Package 15' x 30' Area Registration For 2 Reps  Electricity

  Setup Schedule Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout
  

  Target Move-In Times Will Be Assigned

  The exposition hall is accessed by five overhead doors, two of which are 20’ x 20’, to accommodate the installation of large pieces of equipment and/or vehicles.

  Tables and chairs are  NOT provided to Vehicle Exhibitors.
  You may bring your own or rent them from Art Craft Display.
  

  

  OUR OFFICIAL TRADE SHOW CONTRACTOR

  

  Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout

  While we are providing 110V power to all vendors. Any additional electrical drops, phone lines, computer hook-ups, or other utilities necessary will incur extra charges. Carpet is not included with the booth space, only pipe & drape. Each vendor requiring additional services will deal directly with Art Craft Display Services.

  Download Exhibitor Kit

  

  HOTEL OPTION
  

  Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi
  Vibe Credit Union Showplace
  46080 Grand River Avenue
  Novi, MI 48374
  1-800-233-1234

  Use the Group Code G-MFR1 when making reservations, or click on the button below.
  

  $162++/nt - Deadline for group rate is September 14, 2026.

  Reserve Your Hyatt Room Here

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