Michigan Townships Association
Michigan Townships Association
We are excited to have you join us at MTA’s 2026 Capital Conference at the Lansing Center on March 17! We have a packed schedule that will deliver critical insights and discussions on policies that will help you better position your township for the future.
We want you to learn, ask questions and engage with policy experts, government departments, fellow township officials and your state lawmakers. Hopefully, you will leave the event with a greater insight into recent and upcoming legislative changes, as well as information on programs that will benefit your township and your residents.
Below you can find helpful information pertaining to the conference. The full Capital Conference agenda can be found here, but you can also find an abbreviated version below. Parking and hotel information is also further down the page.
7:30 a.m. — Check-In
8:00 a.m. — Opening Session/Welcome
8:15 a.m. — Capitol Update
9:15 a.m. — Countdown to the 2030 Census— Making Every Resident Count
9:45 a.m. — Break
10:00 a.m. — What You Need to Know: Data Centers, Siting and Renewable Updates
11:00 a.m. — Outlook on the State’s Revenues
11:45 a.m. — Lunch with Legislators
12:45 p.m. — Inside the Rotunda
1:30 p.m. — Evaluating Property Taxes and the Impact on Local Governments
2:30 p.m. — Expo with State and Federal Government Programs
3:30 p.m. — Breakout Sessions
4:15 p.m. — Breakout Sessions
5:00 pm — Conference Adjourns
The last day to book a room in our room block at the Marriott Courtyard Downtown Lansing was February 24, 2026. There may still be openings outside of the block. You can visit them online here to book or call (517) 367-6677.
The Double Tree by Hilton Lansing is an additional hotel that is close to the Lansing Center. You can find their information online here or call (517) 623-5991.
The Lansing Center has parking available below the building (Lots 19 & 20) and north of the building (Lots 21 & 37) for $3/hr. with a $15 daily maximum. There is also additional parking located in the North Grand Parking Structure across the river for the same rate. Maps and parking rates can be found here. Additional information regarding payment kiosks for the Lansing Center can be found here.
Worried about getting a spot? You can see live, real-time updates on the numbers of available parking spots here.
If you have any questions prior to March 17, please contact Katie at katie@michigantownships.org or call 517-492-9236. If you need to reach someone on Tuesday, please call/text Katie at 616-284-1171.