Save the Date – 2026 Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
📅 May 5–6, 2026
đź“Ť Crowne Plaza, Lansing
Mark your calendars now—MALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Dementia Summit is set to be two days of learning, networking, and inspiration! We’re bringing together leaders, innovators, and passionate professionals from across the care community to share ideas, tackle challenges, and explore new opportunities in the field.
Call for Presentations – Share Your Expertise
We are now accepting applications for presentations and presenters! We welcome live, in-person sessions at the conference, as well as virtual and pre-recorded presentations to reach and engage an even wider audience.
We’re looking for creative thinkers and seasoned experts who can bring fresh perspectives and practical tools in areas such as:
- Management strategies & leadership development
- Staff retention & recruitment
- Artificial intelligence in care settings
- Senior living trends & innovations
- Residential care & support services
- Behavioral health & mental wellness
- Motivation & team culture
- Dementia care & support approaches
- Tools & resources for caregiving
If you have a unique idea, a hands-on workshop, or a thought-provoking talk—we want to hear from you. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, spark conversations, and inspire action in our community.
Why Present at MALA 2026?
- Share your knowledge with engaged, like-minded professionals
- Expand your network of peers, partners, and potential collaborators
- Help shape the future of care by bringing bold ideas to the table
- Have a little fun while making a big impact
Bring your passion. Bring your expertise. Bring your outside-the-box ideas. Together, let’s make the 2026 Annual Conference & Dementia Summit our most engaging and memorable event yet!
Applications are open now—Submit here!
Become a Sponsor
Michigan Assisted Living Association’s 2026 Annual Conference & Dementia Summit is Michigan’s premier gathering for organizations serving older adults, residential providers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities, and other community-based providers. This is the only conference in the state that unites such a diverse audience of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
By becoming a sponsor, you’ll gain more than just visibility — you’ll build lasting connections, showcase your leadership, and put your brand at the center of conversations that shape the future of care in Michigan.
Our sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver) offer opportunities for exclusive networking, premium brand exposure, and year-round recognition. New this year, Platinum Sponsors also receive the honor of hosting a signature event, creating unforgettable first impressions with attendees.
Join us in making a lasting impact.