Information
Exhibits
The Conference Information Counter is located in Center Concourse, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel. The Exhibit Information Counter is located in Ballroom A, Main Level, DeVos Place.
Vendors of equipment and instructional materials are in the Exhibit Hall, Ballroom A Main Level, DeVos Place on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6, 10:05am - 5:30pm.
The annual Michigan AEYC Conference is about children, not for children. A primary caregiver may attend with a non-mobile infant with the understanding and expectation that, as necessary, they will leave a session to soothe the child and to minimize any disturbance.
Presenters’ Marketplace is outside the Exhibit Hall on Thursday and Friday, and in the Crown Foyer, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel on Saturday.
Registration
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Online conference registration closes April 25th. Registration after that date must be done onsite during onsite registration times.
Amway Hotel - $32 self-parking. Rates subject to change. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive discount on self or valet parking.
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Onsite registration takes place in the Conference Registration Area, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel:
Marriott Courtyard - $24 self-parking. Rates subject to change. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive discount on self or valet parking.
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View a map with additional downtown parking options by visiting https://bit.ly/GRDowntownParking
• Wednesday, May 4
5:00pm - 8:00pm
• Thursday, May 5
7:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday, May 6
7:00am - 2:30pm
• Saturday, May 7
7:30am - 10:30am
Conference Badge Badge pick-up for pre-registered attendees is located in Center Concourse, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel. Bring your conference welcome email (on your phone or printed out) to scan your QR code at an iPad badge station upon arrival and receive your badge. Onsite registrants should proceed to the Onsite Registration counter, Center Concourse, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel to complete your onsite registration and payment, and badge pick-up. You must wear your name badge for admission to general sessions, workshop sessions, exhibits, and all conference functions.
Special Arrangements All sites are handicap accessible. Michigan AEYC honors reasonable requests made by April 8 in for assistance.
Silent Auction The Michigan AEYC Silent Auction is live! View and bid on unique items and experiences on the auction website. All proceeds benefit Michigan AEYC student scholarships and awards.
This year’s auction is bigger than ever with over 160 items up for bid. Visit the Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall, Ballroom A, DeVos Place on Thursday 10:05am - 5:30pm and Friday 10:05am - 5:00pm.
https://bit.ly/eccauction GRCC Tour Friday, May 6, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, visit the Grand Rapids Community College Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory for an open house style tour and refreshments. This event is on-your-own. Those needing directions or wishing to walk together may meet at the DeVos Place Silver Line Station on Monroe Ave at 5:15pm to walk or take the bus. GRCC Learning Laboratory 210 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids 7
