Save the Date
August 3 - 6, 2027
Hagerty Center | Traverse City
What You Can Expect
Up to Three Days of Powerful Learning
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Two full days of breakout sessions and keynote speakers
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Practical, real-world applications of Lean across industries
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Actionable insights you can bring back to your organization immediately
Bundle & Save
Get even more value from your 2027 learning experience by bundling the 2027 Annual Conference with the 2027 Grand Rapids Lean Summit. When you add the Summit during Annual Conference registration, you'll receive our exclusive bundle pricing and enjoy two premier MLC events designed to inspire new ideas, practical learning, and meaningful connections, all with one registration process.
How It Works
- Select the Grand Rapids Lean Summit add-on when completing your Annual Conference registration.
- We'll take care of the rest! Your Annual Conference registration information will automatically be copied to your Grand Rapids Lean Summit registration, no additional registration is required.
Hotel Information
Bayshore Resort
Traverse City, MI Ph: (231) 935-4400
Group Rates:
| Room Type |
Rate |
| Standard |
$269/night |
| Eastside |
$279/night |
| Bayfront |
$339/night |
Rates plus 11% tax, based on single or double occupancy. Additional guests in a room incur a $10/person/night surcharge. Guests 17 and under stay free in a parent's room.
How to Reserve: Call the hotel directly and reference "MI Lean." Booking link coming soon — call-in reservations only for now. Ph: (231) 935-4400
Book by: Thursday, June 3, 2027
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
Please note: Bayshore Resort is entirely non-smoking; a $200 fee applies for smoking anywhere on property, including balconies and the beach.
Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
300 E State Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 Ph: (231) 946-5000
Group Rate: $309/night (Double Queen or King, Historic Tower) Rates subject to 6% sales tax (if applicable), 8% facility fee, and 5% local assessment.
How to Reserve: Call the hotel directly and reference the "Michigan Lean Room Block." Booking link coming soon — call-in reservations only for now. Ph: (231) 946-5000
Book by: Sunday, June 20, 2027 Rooms not reserved by this date will be released and are subject to availability and prevailing rates thereafter.
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
New To The MLC?
At the MLC, we do our best to be inclusive at every level of experience, whether it’s a conference, Gemba walk or any other of our membership activities.
An individual or organizational membership gives you a year’s worth of great Lean learning and networking at low- or no-cost!
Registration Cancellations
We understand that plans change. In the event you are unable to attend an event, refunds will be issued in full for cancellation refund requests received in writing via the events@michiganlean.org email at least seven (7) days before the event. Refunds will not be issued when less than a seven (7) day notice is provided. After submitting your cancellation refund request via email, please allow up to ten (10) business days for your refund to be processed. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.
Disclaimer
By registering for Michigan Lean Consortium (MLC) events, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, videos, and other media taken during the event may be used by MLC for business purposes, marketing, and promotional materials. If you have concerns, please contact the event organizer prior to the event.
