About the Event

Join us for the 2025 Women Veterans Conference at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel! This event is dedicated to honoring your service, fostering meaningful connections, and empowering you for the future.  You won't want to miss this transformative gathering of women veterans from across Michigan. Registration is now open!

This year's theme is Sisters in Service: Thriving Beyond the Uniform. Throughout the conference, we will explore our shared history while cultivating personal growth and strengthening connections. Just as roots anchor and sustain a tree, the bonds we create here will provide the support and strength to help us thrive in both our personal and professional lives.  Be a part of this uplifting weekend in Grand Rapids as we celebrate the women who have served, those still serving, and all those who support women veterans and servicemembers from across the state of Michigan.  

Here's what to expect:

Thursday, October 16th

We'll kick things off by socializing and getting to know one another at an evening reception. 

Friday, October 17th

There will be information-sharing, community-building and networking with a variety of vendors and volunteers who pride themselves on supporting women veterans. Evening entertainment will be provided at the hotel.

Saturday, October 18th

This is a "choose your own adventure" day where you get to do as much or as little as you want. Whether it is relaxing at the pool, playing cards with new friends, taking part in activities at the hotel, stopping by the wellness room, or venturing out into the city of Grand Rapids, this is your day to relax and have fun! 

Sunday, October 19th

Safe travels home! 

Conference Information

Venue 

Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel

5700 28th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546

Room, Budgeting & Activities

• Booking information will be sent to the email you used to register after you purchase your ticket
• Room costs are $98/night (plus taxes and fees); attendees are welcome to coordinate room sharing and splitting of costs
• Room block will end on 9/25, so book your room ASAP! 
• Guests should inform Sheraton staff if you have accessibility needs
• A credit card is required to secure room reservations
• Activities outside of the conference and dinner on Saturday are attendees' responsibility

Vendors

• Vendors are welcome to attend Friday. Meals are included as well as an 8ft table with two chairs
• One vendor ticket ($100) and two people max per table is allowed. You may register for both people at the same time and "add another registrant" to capture your second vendor attendee's information

Sponsor a Veteran

• We don't want financial barriers to prevent women from attending. If you'd like to sponsor a veteran, you can help pay for her registration only or her two-night hotel stay and ticket
• If you're a women veteran who wants to attend, but finances are a barrier, please contact Andrea Norton at [email protected]. There's no guarantee, but MVAA will work with our sponsors and do everything possible to ensure you're able to join us! 

Additional Information

• Temperature: expect highs in the low 60's and a bit windy; dressing in layers is advised
• Don't forget your favorite treats! Beverages will be provided all day, but snacks are limited

Please contact Andrea Norton, [email protected], with any questions you might have.

We're excited you're joining us this year!