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2026 MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence

August 31, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Description

Join the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the MAB Foundation, alongside station executives, leadership teams, and industry changemakers, for the can’t-miss 2026 Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence.

What's on the agenda:

  • Annual Business Meeting: Your voice matters. Weigh in on the association's priorities for the coming year at the Annual Business Meeting.
  • Powerful leadership and industry sessions: Whether you're a GM, News Director, or Sales Manager, this conference is built to sharpen your strategy, expand your network, and fuel your station’s growth.
  • Political Review: From how to cash in on campaign dollars to where Michigan's big races are headed, hear directly from Michigan’s top elected officials and D.C. insiders on legislation impacting broadcasters.
  • Legislative Reception: Join your elected officials for a reception designed to connect and grow your relationships.
  • MAB Evening of Excellence: An awards dinner honoring Lifetime Achievement, Hall of Fame inductees, and rising stars in Michigan broadcasting.

Reconnect with colleagues, gain fresh insights, and celebrate the future of Michigan broadcasting, all at the beautiful Amway Grand in Grand Rapids. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information visit https://www.michiganmedia.com/policy-summit-and-evening-of-excellence/



Time

August 31, 2026

9:30a - 2:30p MAB Leadership Summit 

2:00 - 4:00p MAB/MAB Foundation Joint Board Meeting (Closed Meeting)

7:00 - 10:00p Welcome Reception (Open to all registrants)


September 1, 2026

8:00a - 11:00a
Serve Up Support: MAB Foundation Pickleball Classic (separate registration required, click here for more information)

12:00p - 1:00p
Annual Business Meeting and Lunch

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Policy Summit Sessions

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Legislative Reception 

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MAB Evening of Excellence: An awards dinner honoring Lifetime Achievement, Hall of Fame inductees, and rising stars in Michigan broadcasting

10:00 - 11:30 pm
Evening of Excellence Afterglow 

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Contact Information

Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Name: Rachel Krause
Phone: 517-484-7447
Email: krause@michmab.com
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