ENGAGE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.

You’re invite to Michigan’s premier educational gathering for professionals serving survivors and working together to strengthen communities and systems. This conference is open to all advocates and allied professionals whose work is centered in justice for survivors – including economic justice, social justice, racial justice, birthing justice and more. 

This 3-day event will include featured plenary sessions, breakout workshops, and breakout applied sessions.

Continuing Education Units for Social Offered ($25/day).

VIEW THE CONFERENCE AGENDA & SCHEDULE HERE

Daily Schedule:

Tues, July 21: 10:00 am – 5 pm & 5-7 PM Evening Reception & Celebration sponsored by ORSA Credit Union – you’re not going to want to miss our summer lunch BASH with live music, activations, and more! 

Wed, July 22: 9:00 am – 5:15 pm – with a special summer lunch BASH!

Thur, July 23: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Need Support to Attend?

If registration fees are a barrier to your attendance, limited scholarship opportunities are available. 

To request scholarship, email: events@mcedsv.org

MCEDSV Supports Attendee Lodging (travel guidelines apply)

Attendees are eligible to have lodging booked and paid for by MCEDSV – per the following travel guidelines:

• Those travelling a distance of over 150 miles one way are eligible for three nights lodging from Mon. July 20 (check-in) – Thur. July 23 (check-out)
• Those travelling a distance of over 60 miles one way are eligible for two nights lodging from Tues. July 21 (check-in) – Thur. July 23 (check-out)

MCEDSV makes your hotel reservation and covers the cost of room and tax only.
All hotel guests are required to present a personal credit card at hotel check-in for incidentals only.

Accommodations will be made at the conference venue, Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor.

Confirmed registration provides your attendance with these additional benefits & accommodations:

• Three days of in-person educational sessions & professional enrichment
• Breakfast and lunch all days + a hearty reception & celebration (July 21st) sponsored by Orsa
• Lodging for those travelling from over 60 miles one-way
• Summer lunch BASH with live music & more
• Sponsor, exhibitor, and resource tradeshow
• Entertainment, activations & extra-curricular activities
• Networking opportunities & more!

Parking:
The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor has ample, free self-parking for all daily and overnight guests.

Confirmed registration for the conference does not cover or reimburse expenses for:

• Attendee Mileage
• Other travel expenses (i.e. Ground transportation, parking, service tips or fees)
• Nightly lodging for those travelling less than 60 miles one-way to the conference