MiAPPA 2025

MiAPPA 2025 Winter Conference

Celebrating a Multigenerational Campus

When:  February 12-14, 2025  

Where:  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Please check back here often for updates on the schedule, presentations, sponsors, and more!

Join us on MSU's beautiful campus February 12-14, 2025, for a variety of educational sessions, tours of campus facilities, networking, and fun with your peers! This conference will include sessions on campus planning, space planning, and facilities management for both historic and modern buildings. It’s a great place to learn about the latest trends and best practices in higher education facilities management and planning. Many operational aspects of running a university will be covered.

Submit your presentation by Dec. 13, 2024!

Possible topics covered to include, but not limited to:

Assessment and Planning

• Conduct Regular Assessments: Regularly evaluate the condition of all buildings to identify maintenance needs and potential upgrades.
• Master Planning: Develop a comprehensive campus master plan that integrates both old and new buildings, ensuring they meet current and future needs.

Maintenance and Upgrades

• Preventive Maintenance: Implement a preventive maintenance program to extend the life of older buildings and reduce emergency repairs.
• Modernization: Upgrade older buildings with modern amenities and technologies while preserving their historical value.

Space Utilization

• Flexible Spaces: Design flexible spaces that can be easily reconfigured to meet changing needs.
• Shared Facilities: Encourage the use of shared facilities to maximize space utilization and foster a sense of community.

Sustainability

• Energy Efficiency: Retrofit older buildings with energy-efficient systems to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
• Sustainable Practices: Incorporate sustainable practices in both old and new buildings, such as using renewable energy sources and sustainable materials.

Technology Integration

• Smart Building Technologies: Implement smart building technologies to improve the efficiency and functionality of both old and new buildings.
• Connectivity: Ensure robust connectivity and IT infrastructure across the campus to support modern educational needs.

Community and Culture

• Preserve Heritage: Maintain the historical and cultural significance of older buildings while integrating them with new structures.
• Engage Stakeholders: Involve students, faculty, and staff in planning and decision-making processes to ensure the campus meets their needs.

Funding and Resources

• Diversified Funding: Seek diverse funding sources, including grants, donations, and partnerships, to support maintenance and upgrades.
• Resource Allocation: Prioritize resource allocation based on the strategic importance and condition of buildings.

By combining these strategies, you can effectively manage a campus with multigenerational buildings, ensuring they remain functional, sustainable, and vibrant spaces for the campus community.

Schedule of Events (tentative, check back for updates)

Location of events are at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center unless otherwise specified

*Indicates event or meal is included in registration fee

Wednesday, February 12

Thursday, February 13 (click on down arrow to view)

When	What	Where
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Registration Desk Open	Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Vendor Showcase
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast *
8 - 9 a.m.	Welcome Address and Keynote Speaker
9:15 - 11:30 a.m.	Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Vendor Showcase/Break
12 - 1 p.m.	Lunch *
1:15 - 3:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Vendor Showcase/Break
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.	MiAPPA Board Meeting (tentative)
4:30 - 6 p.m.	Vendor Tear Down
5 - 6 p.m.	Happy Hour	MSUFCU Club, Spartan Stadium, 4th Floor
6 - 10 p.m.	Dinner and Entertainment * (Transportation to and from provided)	MSUFCU Club, Spartan Stadium, 4th Floor

Friday, February 14

Sponsor Information

DIAMOND SPONSORS: $7,000  (5 available)

• 1 complimentary booth (1 - 8ft. table w/ 2 chairs)
• 2 conference registrations INCLUDED (each additional $200)
• Name/logo on conference website
• Appropriate recognition near high profile areas
• Recognition as a sponsor of one of five meal/cocktail events
  • Feb 13 Breakfast 
  • Feb 13 Lunch 
  • Feb 13 Cocktail Hour
  • Feb 13 Dinner
  • Feb 14 Breakfast 
• Identifying Diamond Sponsorship signage at your booth

PLATINUM SPONSORS: $5,000  (4 available)

• 1 complimentary booth (1 - 8ft. table w/ 2 chairs)
• 2 conference registrations INCLUDED (each additional $200)
• Name/logo on conference website
• Appropriate recognition near high profile areas
• Recognition as a sponsor of one of four entertainment events
  • Feb 12 Meet n' Greet
  • Feb 13 Opening Speaker
  • Feb 13 Musical Entertainment (TBD)
  • Feb 13 Sparty Visit
• Identifying Platinum Sponsorship signage at your booth

GOLD SPONSORS: $4,000  (1 of 3 available)

• 1 complimentary booth (1 - 8ft. table w/ 2 chairs)
• 2 conference registrations INCLUDED (each additional $200)
• Name/logo on conference website
• Appropriate recognition near high profile areas
• Recognition as a sponsor of one of three refreshment breaks
  • Feb 13 A.M. Break Snacks
  • Feb 13 P.M. Break Snacks
  • Feb 14 A.M. Break Snacks
• Identifying Gold Sponsorship signage at your booth

Gold Sponsors:

 

SILVER SPONSORS: $2,000  (7 of 12 available)

• 1 complimentary booth (1 - 8ft. table w/ 2 chairs)
• 1 conference registrations INCLUDED (each additional $200)
• Name/logo on conference website
• Identifying Silver Sponsorship signage at your booth

Silver Sponsors:

     

BRONZE SPONSORS: $1,000  (6 of 12 available)

• 1 complimentary booth (1 - 8ft. table w/ 2 chairs)
• 1 conference registration INCLUDED (each additional $200)
• Name/logo on conference website
• Identifying Bronze Sponsorship signage at your booth

Bronze Sponsors:

         

Exhibit and Sponsorship Guidelines

These rules and guidelines have been developed for the purpose of providing a well-balanced, well-regulated exhibit hall and conference.

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

MiAPPA reserves the right in all emergencies, differences of opinion, or complaints to make such rulings which, in their judgement, are in the best interest of MiAPPA and the success of the event. The exhibitor agrees to abide by all such rulings.

APPLICATION FOR SPACE

Products or services displayed or promoted must be the company that applied for and occupies the exhibit table. Application for space must be made on the registration site. Payment in full must accompany the application. Cancellations on or before February 1, 2025, will incur an administrative fee of $500. Cancellations after February 1, 2025, or no-shows will receive no refund. No part of the exhibit space may be sublet without the permission of MiAPPA. No two companies may share an exhibit table.

REGISTRATION AND BADGES

All attendees and exhibitor company representatives must wear a name badge issued by MiAPPA at all times during the sessions, meal functions, and exhibit hours. Exhibitors are responsible for persons wearing a badge as representing the exhibitor. Company representatives not exhibiting may attend but may not conduct business of any type at any event during the conference.

BOOTH GUIDELINES

All vendor booths include an eight-foot table and two chairs. Exhibitors may not obstruct the vision to any other booths by oversized displays, signs, etc. No balloons are permitted on site. The sound level from any audio source is not to interfere with communication at other vendor booths. You must bring your own power strips and extension cords if your booth requires electricity. (Requests for electricity will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.)

VENDOR SET-UP AND BREAKDOWN

Exhibitors must abide by the conference schedule set forth. Booths are to be set up and broken down during the posted times.

DECORATING AND SHIPPING

Booth set-up assistance and shipping must be handled directly with Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Contact them directly at (800) 875-5090.

HOLD HARMLESS/LIABILITY

Exhibitor assumes responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or damage to displays, equipment and other property brought on to the premises, and agrees to indemnify Michigan State University, Kellogg Center, and MiAPPA for any and all such losses, damages and claims. Each exhibitor is responsible for carrying product and personal injury liability insurance. Exhibitor agrees that if MiAPPA should incur liability to said exhibitor for any act whatsoever, as determined appropriate by an appropriate court of law or any other binding decision-making body, the damages to which the exhibitor will be entitled are limited to the amount of the exhibit fee paid by the exhibitor.

REGISTER TODAY!

Conference Site and Hotel Information

The conference is being held at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.

Address:  219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824 (View location on MSU Maps)

Phone numbers:  Front Desk/Reservations: 517-432-4000  |  Reservations: 800-875-5090

To Reserve a Room from the Hotel Room Block:

1. Go to kelloggcenter.com
2. Click on “Book Now” at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Input the desired stay dates.
4. Press the + next to “add code.”
5. Switch “Promotion Code” to “GROUP CODE”
6. Enter in Group Code (2502INFRAS)