2026 MAC Leadership Summit
Grounded and Growing: Rooted in Purpose
October 9, 2026
Riverfront Conference Center
Flint, Michigan
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Join out-of-school time professionals, youth leaders, partners, and advocates from across Michigan for the 2026 MAC Leadership Summit.
This year’s theme, Grounded and Growing: Rooted in Purpose, recognizes that meaningful growth begins with a strong foundation. Together, we’ll reconnect with our purpose, strengthen our leadership, and cultivate the relationships, strategies, and innovation needed to help our organizations, programs, communities, and young people thrive.
The MAC Leadership Summit brings together leaders from across Michigan’s out-of-school time field for a day of learning, connection, reflection, and collaboration. Whether you lead a program, support staff, work alongside young people, build community partnerships, or help shape the systems surrounding OST, the Summit is an opportunity to strengthen your practice and grow alongside colleagues from across the state.
Registration
Registration is now open for the 2026 MAC Leadership Summit.
Early Bird Registration: $100 through August 31
Regular Registration: $125 through September 25
Final Registration: $150 after September 25
Group Registration
Registering multiple participants? We recommend having each attendee complete the group registration spreadsheet in advance, including their MiRegistry ID, demographic information, and breakout session selections. This will make completing your group registration easier.
If you are registering more than 10 people, please email ashley@miafterschool.org with your completed registration form.
Explore the Agenda
Start planning your Summit experience by exploring the event agenda, breakout sessions, speakers, and more.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Connect with out-of-school time professionals, leaders, partners, and decision-makers from across Michigan by joining us as an exhibitor at the 2026 MAC Leadership Summit.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase resources, services, tools, and opportunities that support Michigan’s OST field.
Professional Development Credit
A MiRegistry account is required to receive professional development credit for participating in the Summit.
Participants who do not already have an account should create one before the event. A MiRegistry account is required to receive professional development credit. You can learn more about MiRegistry and create an account here.
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown
110 W. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
A conference hotel block is available for Summit attendees.
Book by September 17, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available for registrations cancelled by September 25, 2026.
Registration Questions?
For questions about registration, contact Ashley at ashley@miafterschool.org.
Why We Collect Demographic Information
As part of event registration, we collect demographic information to help ensure the MAC Leadership Summit is reaching a diverse audience and advancing equity in our programming.
Understanding who participates helps us assess whether we are effectively engaging communities across Michigan, particularly those that have historically been underrepresented. It also helps us measure our progress toward creating inclusive and accessible events that serve participants across backgrounds, communities, and regions.
Demographic information will not be connected to individual participants and will only be reported in aggregate.
Presented In Partnership
The MAC Leadership Summit is co-sponsored by the Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Office of Education Partnerships, including 21st Century Community Learning Centers and 32n Grants, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).