Overview: 2026 Vendor/Sponsor Application: MI-NADONA/LTC Annual Convocation & Vendor Expo

NADONA has been the leading advocate and educational organization for DONs, ADONs, and Nurse Leaders in long term and post acute care since 1986. With 32 state chapters, it continues to be the largest organization representing nurses working in long-term and post-acute care settings. The Michigan Chapter of NADONA has more than 200 members throughout the state of Michigan. Each year, the MI-NADONA/LTC
Annual Convocation & Expo brings together approximately 250 Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Unit/Charge Nurses, and Corporate Clinical Consultants from skilled nursing facilities across the state.

The Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM) is honored to be the exclusive event manager for the MI-NADONA/LTC, including the Annual Convocation & Expo.

This year's conference will be held at Lansing Center in Lansing, MI on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Friday, October 30, 2026.

It is Important for Your Company to Support MI-NADONA and the Annual Convocation & Expo

Supporting the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration of Long-Term Care (MI-NADONA LTC) provides your company with the opportunity to interact with key decision-makers involved with the day-to-day care of residents and patients in the long-term care continuum.

Directors of Nursing are not the only members of MI-NADONA. Other healthcare personnel attend the conference including:

Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON)
VPs of Clinical Nursing
Facility Administrators/Executive Directors
MDS Nurses or Coordinators
Corporate Compliance Nurses
QAPI Nurses
Reimbursement Specialists
Nurse Supervisors
Clinical Care Supervisors
Directors of Wellness
Directors of Resident Care
Nurse Specialists
Certified Dementia Practitioners
Infection Preventionists
Transitional Care Nurses

Nurse Executives Facts

Responsible for all resident care throughout a facility all the time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Primary contact with family and caregivers
Responsibilities in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living
facilities, and other long-term care settings
Broad range of roles, including personnel, staff
development, infection prevention, corporate
compliance, MDS coordination, management of
controlled drug consultants for the facility, leadership,
regulations, and surveys
Works closely with all other decision-makers in the
facility including the administrator, medical director,
attending physician, consultant pharmacist, dietitian,
nurse practitioner and more

Tuesday, October 27

Move-In & Set-Up: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

Wednesday, October 28

Premium & VIP exhibits open throughout conference

Thursday, October 29

Premium & VIP exhibits open throughout conference
Exhibitor Briefing & Exhibitor Appreciation Drawing: 2:30 pm EST
Annual Vendor Expo Show: 3:30 - 5:30 pm EST
Attendee Prize Giveaway: 5:00 pm EST
PARTY: 7:30 - 10:30 pm EST

Friday, October 30

Premium & VIP exhibits open throughout conference
Tear-Down & Move-Out: 12:00 - 1:30 pm EST

Wednesday, October 28

7:30 am - Registration Opens
8:00 - 9:00 am - Product Theater Breakfast
9:15 am - Opening Keynote
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Breakouts
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Breakouts
5:00 pm - Free Evening

Thursday, October 29

8:00 am - 11:30 am - Breakouts
11:30 am - 1:15 pm - Product Theater Luncheon & General Membership Meeting
1:15 - 3:30 pm - Breakouts
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Expo
7:30 - 10:30 pm - PARTY

Friday, October 30

8:00 - 9:00 am - Product Theater Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:45 pm - General Sessions
12:45 pm - Conclusion of Conference

Exhibitor Options
Sponsor Options

All booths include: 6 ft classroom table with linen, 2 chairs, and access to conference attendee list (no emails).
Standard Exhibitors display during expo hours only, on Thursday, October 29from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Purchase of this exhibit space includes 2 vendor passes with access to all Thursday events only.
Premium and VIP Exhibitors display throughout the entire conference Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30. Purchase of this exhibit space includes 2 full access passes for Convocation with access to all conference activities (including meals and education).
VIP Exhibitors have double space - 20'x8'.
Prize Hunt booths are part of the Prize Hunt for attendees. Attendees must visit every Prize Hunt booth and receive a unique punch at each location in order to be eligible to enter the drawing for all exhibitor-provided prize giveaway items and the grand prizes from MI-NADONA. This upgrade is a massive traffic builder for exhibitors!

Connect with Michigan’s long-term care nursing leaders while supporting an exceptional conference experience. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless prior approval is required.

Unless otherwise noted, paid sponsorships include recognition on the conference sponsor webpage, in conference materials and on the general sponsor recognition display. Complimentary registrations are full-conference registrations. Sponsor staff credentials are intended for representatives working an assigned activation and are not transferable.

Price	Name	Description
1. Premier Sponsorship Opportunities
$10,000.00	Exclusive Nurse Gift Sponsor	Sponsor the special gift provided to conference attendees. MI-NADONA will select and purchase the gift, and the sponsor will receive prominent recognition in connection with the giveaway. Includes 2 complimentary full-conference registrations.
$9,000.00	Thursday Luncheon Product Theater Sponsor	Receive up to 55 minutes of presentation time during a sponsored luncheon open to conference attendees. The sponsor will receive an electronic list of participants who attend the meal. The $9,000 flat sponsorship fee is paid to MI-NADONA in lieu of direct payment of the standard meal costs to the venue. Additional sponsor-requested enhancements may be billed separately.
$9,000.00	Friday Breakfast Product Theater Sponsor	Receive up to 55 minutes of presentation time during a sponsored breakfast open to conference attendees. The sponsor will receive an electronic list of participants who attend the meal. The $9,000 flat sponsorship fee is paid to MI-NADONA in lieu of direct payment of the standard meal costs to the venue. Additional sponsor-requested enhancements may be billed separately.
$9,000.00	Wednesday Breakfast Product Theater Sponsor	Receive up to 55 minutes of presentation time during a sponsored breakfast open to conference attendees. The sponsor will receive an electronic list of participants who attend the meal. The $9,000 flat sponsorship fee is paid to MI-NADONA in lieu of direct payment of the standard meal costs to the venue. Additional sponsor-requested enhancements may be billed separately.
2. Attendee Experience and Hospitality Sponsorships
$6,500.00	Cozy Comfort Blanket Sponsor	Provide attendees with a custom blanket to use during the conference and take home. MI-NADONA will purchase and distribute blankets featuring the exclusive sponsor’s logo. Includes prominent recognition at the blanket station and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$5,000.00	Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar Sponsor	Sponsor a professionally staffed flower bar where attendees can create and wrap their own bouquet. MI-NADONA will contract with the flower-bar vendor to provide the flowers, wrapping materials and onsite assistance. Includes prominent activation signage and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$3,000.00	Awards and Recognition Luncheon Co-Sponsor	Support the conference’s highly attended Awards and Recognition Luncheon honoring this year’s award recipients. Includes prominent logo placement in the awards program, a reserved sponsor table near the stage and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$3,000.00	Relaxation Room Sponsor	Sponsor the relaxation room available throughout the conference. This popular space gives attendees an opportunity to decompress and recharge with activities and amenities such as coloring materials, diffused essential oils, chair massages and more. Includes room signage and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$2,500.00	Thursday Evening Party Co-Sponsor	Help sponsor the conference’s signature Thursday evening networking event featuring a hosted bar, heavy appetizers and opportunities to connect with Michigan Directors of Nursing. Includes event recognition and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$1,500.00	Candy Station Sponsor	Create and sponsor the popular conference candy station in a high-traffic common area. The sponsor is responsible for providing all candy, containers, serving supplies, décor, setup and replenishment. MI-NADONA will provide one table and the designated station location. Includes 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$750.00	Daily Refreshments Sponsor	Sponsor refreshments for attendees during one designated conference day or refreshment period. Includes recognition at the refreshment area. This sponsorship does not include conference registration.
3. Branding, Technology and Attendee Engagement
$4,000.00	Badge Scanning and Session Access Sponsor	Place your representatives at the center of the conference experience. Sponsor representatives will scan attendees into and out of educational sessions, creating repeated opportunities to greet attendees, build relationships and network throughout the event. Includes 6 sponsor staff credentials, meals for assigned representatives, session access when representatives are not scheduled to scan, recognition at scanning locations and conference-wide sponsor recognition. The sponsor must provide six reliable representatives, including one onsite team leader, complete required training and provide full coverage of all assigned scanning shifts. Sponsorship is subject to MI-NADONA approval.
$4,000.00	Mobile App Sponsor	Receive exclusive sponsor recognition on the conference mobile app, including prominent logo placement on the app’s home or opening screen. Includes 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$3,500.00	Exclusive Lanyard Sponsor	Place your organization’s logo on the official conference lanyard worn by attendees throughout the event. MI-NADONA will purchase and distribute the custom lanyards featuring the exclusive sponsor’s logo. Includes 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$3,000.00	Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor	Sponsor attendee Wi-Fi throughout the conference and create a custom sponsor-branded Wi-Fi password. Includes recognition in Wi-Fi instructions, conference materials and onsite signage, plus 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
$3,000.00	Charging Station Sponsor	Sponsor the mobile-device charging station located in a high-traffic conference common area. Includes prominent station branding and 1 complimentary full-conference registration.
4. Education and Thought Leadership Sponsorships
$2,500.00	Keynote Presentation Sponsor	Sponsor one of the conference’s featured keynote presentations. Includes recognition before the presentation, keynote-area signage, recognition in conference materials and 1 complimentary full-conference registration. Sponsorship does not include presenter selection or speaking time.
$1,000.00	Education Session Sponsor	Sponsor one of the conference’s concurrent breakout sessions. Includes recognition at the session entrance and in conference materials. Sponsorship does not include speaking time or conference registration.
5. Supporting Sponsorship
$500.00	Supporting Conference Sponsor	Support MI-NADONA/LTC and help make the annual conference possible. Includes recognition as a Supporting Conference Sponsor. This sponsorship does not include conference registration or an onsite activation.

Sponsorships are not confirmed until payment and any required agreement or staffing information have been received.

Sponsors are responsible for meeting all published deadlines for logos, representative names, promotional materials and activation details. MI-NADONA reserves the right to approve sponsor displays, materials, apparel and activities to ensure they are appropriate for the conference environment.

For questions about sponsorship availability or product theater arrangements, contact Mary Gettel at MaryGettel@hcam.org.

Hotel	Rate	Book By	Parking
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing (Headquarters Hotel)	$165++	September 27	$15/day self parking
AC Hotel Lansing University Area	$139++	September 27	Complimentary self parking
Courtyard by Lansing Downtown	$159++	October 13	$15/day self parking

Room availability and the discounted group rate are not guaranteed. A limited number of rooms are available, so attendees are encouraged to book early.

Book lodging: Use the lodging button/link to access the hotel reservation system. Please note that this link will take you outside of the Convention registration site and into the hotel reservation system.

Introducing MI-NADONA/LTC

Agenda

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Options

Lodging