Registration Open: 2026 One Voice Michigan Pet Alliance Conference & Expo

Registration is now open for the 2026 One Voice: Michigan Pet Alliance Conference & Expo, October 2-3, 2026, at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, as well as two optional, add-on workshops on October 1.

Thursday, October 1: Afternoon Workshops

These workshops are offered as add-on options to the conference. Limited space is available. Don't wait to register!

Next Level TNR: Community Cat Colony Certification

SPONSORED BY ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

Learn how to safely trap and care for community cats, including many special tips and tricks. We’ll cover practical trapping tips, ways to keep cats comfortable during the process, winter weather care, and how to properly manage and support a colony. This workshop is designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and tools to make a real difference for community cats.

$10 for MPA members

$45 for non-members (includes a one-year MPA membership)

Register for this workshop before it sells out.

LADDER Training: Local Approach to Discussion-based Disaster Exercises and Readiness

SPONSORED BY MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Natural and manmade disasters highlight how animal health and security impact human safety and critical infrastructure. Often, animals are excluded in community disaster plans and exercises. This workshop will inform stakeholders at every level, including emergency managers, health department professionals, veterinarians, government officials, first responders, animal control officers, and animal shelter staff and volunteers, how to forge innovative approaches to improve disaster preparedness for any community.

$30 for MPA members

$65 for non-members (includes a one-year MPA membership)

Register for this workshop before it sells out.

Friday-Saturday, October 2-3: Conference & Expo

Attendees will enjoy two days of education, networking and prizes, including:

General Sessions: The Future of Pet Registration and Reunification, Unpacking Pet Food Myths & Nutrition Facts, Michigan's First Spay/Neuter License Plate

Breakout Tracks: 30 sessions to choose from throughout the two-day event. Five tracks are available, focusing on cats, dogs, operations, quality of life and community engagement

Beer & Biscuits Roundtables: Network and chat with topic experts. Each attendee receives two free drink tickets

Meals: Continental breakfast, boxed lunch and snacks provided on Friday and Saturday

Raffles, Prizes & Giveaways: Attendees win prizes throughout conference

Expo: Visit more than 20 exhibitors to learn about their products, services and opportunities. Play the Vendor Passport game to win a prize

Grants and Awards Presentations: Winners of the Michigan Pet Alliance 2026 Next Level Grants and Awards program will be acknowledged, including the Animal Control Officer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year

Full Conference Registration Fee

$195 for MPA members

$230 for non-members (includes a one-year MPA membership)

*Fees increase after August 31, 2026

One-day Conference Registration Fee (Oct. 2 OR Oct. 3)

$100 for MPA members

$135 for non-members (includes a one-year MPA membership)

*Fees increase after August 31, 2026

Scholarships Available

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover a portion of the registration cost. Scholarships reduce the two-day conference registration fee to just $50 for MPA members and $85 for non-members. They are available based on financial hardship. Apply for a scholarship today!

Accommodations

The cost for travel and overnight accommodations is not included in the conference registration cost. Parking is free at the conference location, which is located near restaurants, shops and hotels.