2025 Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference

Description

We are looking forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids at the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference. Read on for important information about the event.

Schedule of Events Tuesday, February 25
5:30 – 6:30 pm The Nautel Happy Hour: Engineering Talk: Figuring Out the Things That Keep Us Up at Night (21+ Event)

Location: The Centennial Room at Founders Brewing Co., 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

6:30 – 9:30 pm Beer & Bull Reception, sponsored by Nautel (21+ Event)

Location: The Centennial Room at Founders Brewing Co., 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Shuttle service will be available between the JW Marriott Grand Rapids and Founders Brewing Co. beginning at 5:15 pm from the JW Marriott and ending with the last pickup from Founders at 9:45 pm.  If you plan to drive separately, please review the parking information for Founders Brewing Co. found HERE. 

Schedule of Events Wednesday, February 26

Location: JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Level 2 Event Space, Ballrooms C & D
8:45 - 9:45 am MAB Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting)

9:00 –  10:00 am Vendor Walk Around Breakfast

10:00 – 10:30 am Session 1

• New Developments in 12G Cable Interconnectivity

10:30 am – 11:15 am Session 2

• Advanced Gen TV and Areas for Growth

11:15 am - 11:45 am Vendor Break

11:45 am – 12:30 pm Session 3

• Leading Through Change

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch with the Carl E. Lee Broadcast Engineering Excellence Presentation sponsored by Nemal Electronics

1:30 - 2:15 pm Session 4

• Forging a Media and Public Safety Partnership Using AI

2:15 - 2:45 pm Vendor Break

2:45 - 3:30 pm Session 5

• Staying in the Clear: Navigating Technical Compliance for Stations

Parking

Paid parking is available in the hotel's ramp or via valet. 

• 1-3 hours: $12 self-parking or $16 valet parking;
• 3-5 hours: $16 self-parking or $20 valet parking;
• 5-7 hours: $20 self-parking or $24 valet parking;
• 7-9 hours: $24 self-parking or $28 valet parking;
• 9-11 hours: $28 self-parking or $32 valet parking;
• Max daily rate: $41 self-parking or $45 valet parking;
• Overnight hotel guest: $35 self-parking or $39 valet parking