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MSPA Midwinter 2026 Hybrid Conference

Start
29 Jan 2026
7:30 AM
End
30 Jan 2026
4:00 PM
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Plymouth

Registration

In Person - Member, 1/29/26 Only – $195.00
In Person - Member, 1/30/26 Only – $195.00
In Person - Member, 2 Days – $270.00
In Person - Non-Member, 1/29/26 Only – $295.00
In Person - Non-Member, 1/30/26 Only – $295.00
In Person - Non-Member, 2 Days – $370.00
In Person - Student/Retiree/Affiliate, 1/29/26 Only – $100.00
In Person - Student/Retiree/Affiliate, 1/30/26 Only – $100.00
In Person - Student/Retiree/Affiliate, 2 Days – $150.00
Presenter/Volunteer Registration
Free registration to be used by MSPA treasurer only
Reciprocity discount registration (1-day, in person, Friday only) – $195.00
One-day, in-person registration
Reciprocity discount registration (1-day, in person, Thursday only) – $195.00
One-day, in-person registration
Reciprocity discount registration (2-day in person) – $270.00
Two-day, in-person registration
Reciprocity discount registration (2-day virtual) – $195.00
2-day, virtual
Virtual - Member, 2 Days – $195.00
This will include virtual access for both Thursday and Friday.

Virtual access is limited to synchronous/livestreaming sessions.

Recordings following the conference will be made available in the MSPA store for a small fee.
Virtual - Non-Member, 2 Days – $295.00
This will include virtual access for both Thursday and Friday.

Virtual access is limited to synchronous/livestreaming sessions.

Recordings following the conference will be made available in the MSPA store for a small fee.
Virtual - Student/Retiree/Affiliate, 2 Days – $75.00
This will include virtual access for both Thursday and Friday.

Virtual access is limited to synchronous/livestreaming sessions.

Recordings following the conference will be made available in the MSPA store for a small fee.

MSPA 2026 Midwinter Conference

January 29th-30th, 2026

We are excited to continue offering a HYBRID conference where attendees will have the chance to join virtually or in person at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth. Two presentations during each session time will be live-streamed from the hotel for virtual attendees (synchronous engagement only). These sessions will also be recorded and accessible for folks to access on-demand following the conference for a small fee via the MSPA store webpage.

By participating each full day in sessions, you can earn up to 6 CEUs, with a total of 12 CEUs over the two day conference.

In-Person Details

Meals

All in-person registrants will include breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. Meals will be server attended.

Additional Perks! (In-Person Only)

Job fair
Vendors
Poster Session
Award Ceremony

Are you a graduate student interested in submitting a poster proposal to present at this year's mid-winter? View the call for proposals here.

Hotel Room Booking

Hotel rooms will be available for guests at a discounted rate of $129.00/night.

Online Reservations Booking Link

In order to make your reservation:

Click on the Link
Enter Both Arrival & Departure Dates into the Grid and click “Book Now” and the $129 group rates will populate.
Select a Room Type and complete the reservation.

Call-in Reservations:

Individuals may call in to make hotel reservations. They can call IHG Central Reservations at 1-855-914-1303 or call the Crowne Plaza hotel directly at 763-559-6600 and request the

MSPA Midwinter Conference Room Block to receive the group rate.

All registration purchases are non-refundable!

For assistance or questions, please email mspaonlinewebmaster@gmail.com

Wifi Information

SSID: IHGConnect

Access Code: MSPPM