Registration for the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference is open. Held at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island from Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, May 29, 2026, the Conference will bring nationally recognized speakers and statewide thought leaders together to discuss key issues facing the state.
Signature and Premier Members: $3,500
General Members: $4,000
Future Members: $5,200
The deadline to cancel your registration and receive a refund minus a 10% fee is Friday, April 10, 2026.
Note: If you are an individual who typically receives media credentials for the Mackinac Policy Conference, please contact the Chamber’s Communications Director, Catia Sabak, at csabak@detroitchamber.com.
Detroit Regional Chamber leadership continues to hear the concerns about hotel room availability on Mackinac Island for Conference attendees. We understand the continued frustration with the lack of rooms, and we remain committed to making changes and solving the problem.
Chamber leaders have met multiple times with Mackinac Island hotel owners, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, and the Mayor of Mackinac Island to identify real process changes to increase access to hotel rooms for the 2026 Conference.
Hotels will require proof of registration for the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference in order to reserve a room. Island hotels began taking inquiries for the 2026 Conference in June 2025. Individuals who typically receive access to a Grand Hotel room through the Chamber received communication in January 2026 with the details necessary to secure a reservation. Learn more.
The Detroit Regional Chamber is committed to making events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact Pilar Doakes at 313.596.0344 or pdoakes@detroitchamber.com. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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