Save the Date! Monday, November 9, 2026
The PAM Conference provides attendees with learning opportunities about relevant issues, programs, and resources related to parents and families. Offering 5 CEUs.
Who should attend?
Parents and individuals who work with parents and families, educators, service providers, school personnel, parent networks, coalition members, parent leaders, volunteers, and anyone interested in parenting.
Details:
Monday November 9th, 2026
7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
James B. Henry Center for Excellence
3535 Forest Rd.
Lansing, MI 48910
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we recommend Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG, located within walking distance of the conference venue.
A discounted rate of $104 per night is available for conference attendees.
Reservation deadline: October 8, 2026
Block Code: APA
We encourage guests to book directly with the hotel as soon as possible, as availability is limited and rooms may fill quickly.
Coming Soon
Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
Contact Sara Kirkpatrick sarak@preventionnetwork.org with any questions.


Exhibitor Form – 34th Annual PAM Conference
- Host an in-person booth with space for multiple attendees at a time.
- Engage directly with conference attendees during designated exhibit time.
- Extended exhibitor engagement time:
- 30-minute morning break for visiting exhibitors
- Extended lunch break for networking and engagement with attendees.
- An additional 15-minute break between afternoon sessions to visit exhibitors.
- Includes one full conference registration, allowing participation in conference sessions.
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day.
- One exhibit booth space for one person staffing the exhibit.
- Additional exhibitor staff may attend at the regular conference attendee rate.
- Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations: $100
- For-Profit Organizations: $150
- Presenter Discount: $75.00 (You must be a selected conference workshop presenter)
- The deadline to sign up as an exhibitor is Friday, October 9th, 2026
- All exhibitors will receive an email with conference registration and payment instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we recommend Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG, located within walking distance of the conference venue.
A discounted rate of $104 per night is available for conference attendees.
Reservation deadline: October 8, 2026
Block Code: APA
We encourage guests to book directly with the hotel as soon as possible, as availability is limited and rooms may fill quickly.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Saras Kirkpatrick, PAM Program Coordinator, at sarak@preventionnetwork.org
Visit our conference landing page with updated information regarding the current conference, and sign up for updates from PAM to get information for future conferences. Email sarak@preventionnetwork.org to join the network.


