Plan Your 2026 POAM ANNUAL CONVENTION Trip
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The Police Officers Association of Michigan invites you to attend the 2026 POAM Annual Convention at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI, from Wednesday, May 20th, through Friday, May 22nd. We’re excited to host our fellow law enforcement community for professional networking, entertainment, and a great time. This year is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (United States Semiquincentennial), while bittersweet as we honor law enforcement involved in the September 11th events.
This post will include hotel booking information, the agenda itinerary, and imperative notifications.
2026 POAM Annual Convention Agenda
Wednesday, May 20th
Seminar
- Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
- Registration at 12:30 p.m.
- Cost: $25/person
- Keynote Speakers
- Robert O’Neill, Navy SEAL Team Six Veteran & Best-Selling Author
- Tim Brown, retired FDNY firefighter, 9/11 survivor, and national advocate for first responders
Poker Run
- Time: 8 p.m. – midnight
- Registration at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $25/person (pre-registered), or $50/door
Thursday, May 21st
Business Meeting
- Meeting Call to Order: Noon (12 to 3 p.m.)
- Registration: 11 a.m.
- Business attire requested
Roll Call Wrap Up
- Time: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Registration: 6:30 p.m.
- Cost: $60/person (pre-registered), or $80/door
- Live band – Brena
- Dinner
- Door prizes
Friday, May 22nd
Golf Tournament
- Shotgun start at 9 a.m.
- Cost: $75/person
- Cash prizes
- Call to register at (616) 363-1330, ext. 1
- Include your team’s name and the golfer’s names. For singles or twosomes, the course will coordinate and pair teams.
Reservations Booking Link
The Amway Grand Hotel offers a block of rooms at $173 plus taxes and fees, with double occupancy per room per day for POAM members. To ensure your reservation, your room must be booked by Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Start your Hotel Reservation for the 2026 Annual Convention.
Want to make a reservation by phone? Please call the following dedicated Group Reservations phone number at 800-253-3590 or 616-774-2000 and mention code POAM26.
event sponsors
We’re thankful for our event sponsors, who believe in our mission and support Michigan’s law enforcement.
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Vendor and sponsor information
Showcase your business at the Annual Convention as a vendor or sponsor to the law enforcement community with POAM. Download the package information and submit the form to the POAM office. Additionally, you can submit online.
Applications for sponsorships close on Sunday, March 15th, at 5 p.m. See our details page for additional deadlines. Submit your information and payment by then!