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MATCP 25th Annual Conference
Know Before You Go!
TIME
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Monday, Feb. 24th
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Early Registration is available in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 2nd floor - Registration 2 desk from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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If you are in Grand Rapids it is highly recommended that you check in early!
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Tuesday, Feb. 25th
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Registration check in is in the Welsh Lobby at DeVos Place from 7:30 to 8:30 am
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Breakfast is on your own!
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Plenary I begins promptly at 8:30 am.
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Wednesday, Feb. 26th
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Registration check in is in the Welsh Lobby at DeVos Place from 7:30 to 8:30 am.
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Already checked in on Tuesday? There is no need to do so again.
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Breakfast is on your own!
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Plenary III begins promptly at 8:30 am.
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REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
MATCP will again be utilizing a electronic check-in and name badge printing system this year.
You will walk up to a registration kiosk and enter your last name, select check in, and your name badge will print. You will grab a lanyard, and you are all set. Don't forget to add a fun flag to your name badge!
If your badge prints incorrectly for any reason, you can step over to the registration desk where we can fix any issues and re-print.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
PARKING
DeVos Place is located at 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Link to Google Map
The City of Grand Rapids offers multiple parking options. Please visit here for more information. As a reminder, parking fees are not included with your conference registration.
ATTIRE
Business casual is appropriate for this event. Attendees should expect to do a fair amount of walking and be prepared for temperature fluctuations in the conference spaces that may be beyond MATCP's control.
WEATHER FORECAST
Tuesday’s forecast is a high of 40 degrees with AM Rain/Show showers. Wednesday’s forecast is a high of 35 degrees with cloudy skies.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast is on your own both days
Lunch on Day 1 will be the Tour of Italy buffet with salad, pasta, chicken, lasagna, breadsticks. Food will be labeled to assist those with dietary restrictions.
Lunch on Day 2 will be the South of the Border buffet.
Coffee and water will be available throughout the conference.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
MATCP uses the MATCP Events App for tracking attendance for social work, MCBAP, MIDC, and MCJE CEs. You will need to enter an in and out code and complete the evaluation for each workshop and plenary you attend to receive credit.
View the MATCP Events App Guide for helpful information!
Need to download the App? Click the links below -
MATCP EVENTS APP
The MATCP App contains the agenda, venue map, and vendor map. It is highly recommended that all download the MATCP App. There will be no printed agenda for the conference.
As a reminder, you must use the email address that was used during your registration to login. This is the most common reason for login issues.
View the MATCP Events App Guide for helpful information!
Need to download the App? Click the links below -
SOCIAL MEDIA
We love it when attendees post pictures of their time at our conference!
Use hashtag #MATCP25 to help us find your photos!
Our step & repeat with celebratory balloons makes a GREAT backdrop for team photos!
THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
Need information on what there is to do in Grand Rapids? Visit Experience GR for information on restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife. Visit the the Experience GR booth outside Ballroom A/B for more information during the mornings of Day 1 and Day 2.
PUBLIC HEALTH
If you are feeling unwell or have been in sustained, close proximity to someone who has been ill, MATCP asks that you consider not attending.
CONFERENCE WI-FI
The MATCP Conference will feature free, open Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi username: MATCPConference
Password: matcp20
Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to Nichole at: