First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference
September 12-14, 2025
Lansing Center
333 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
This conference will bring together plant scientists and students to push the boundaries of plant science, promote collaborations, and empower the next-generation plant science leaders. This conference is organized by 10 universities in the states and provinces around the Great Lakes, and is open to anyone in the world.”
Registration
Academia, Government, Non-Profit registration: $50 per person
Industry registration: $300 per person
Registration fees can be paid via credit card or check. If neither of these two payment options work for you, please contact Betsy Braid at braidbet@msu.edu.
Sponsorship
Sign up to financially support the conference as a sponsor. Each sponsor will get a booth and a free registration. Several sponsorship opportunities are available. Click on the sponsor registration below.
Lodging
Lansing offers a variety of lodging options. You can learn more about potential lodging options here: https://lansingcenter.com/attend/hotels/.
A block of rooms has been held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing and the Comfort Inn Okemos. Booking instructions for both properties are listed below.
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
- Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
- For date adjustment needs, please change the Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
- The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
- The secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
- Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.
To make a room reservation by phone call 1-833-904-2206, and reservations can assist with securing rooms. It is important that each of your guests identify themselves as part of the 2025 1st Annual Great Lakes Plant Science Conference group and provide reservations under the code “918” to receive the discounted group rate. Please ensure your reservations are made before the cutoff date of 08/12/2025.
Comfort Inn Okemos
The Comfort Inn Okemos is holding a small block of rooms at a discounted rate of $109 plus tax per night. Participants can call the front desk directly at 517 347 6690 and ask for the Annual Great Lakes Plant Science Conference group block rate to book. Guests can also make their reservations online using the following booking link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/DG204. The discounted rate is available until August 21st or the room block is full.
GLPSC 2025 Travel Award Application Form
- Have already completed the conference registration form.
- Have already completed the abstract registration form.
- Currently be a trainee in a plant-related field (undergrad, grad, postdoc, or postbac).
- Not live within a 1-hour driving distance of the conference venue (The Lansing Center in Lansing, MI).
Registration Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable after August 12, 2025.
Registration for the First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference as an academic, government or non-profit representative is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2025.
Registration for the First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference as an industry representative is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2025.
Registration for sponsorship and exhibit space at the First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 10, 2025.
Attendees can submit abstracts to give a talk or present a research poster. The poster abstract deadline has been extended to June 30. The deadline for oral presentations was April 30, 2025.
Abstract submission for the First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference is open.
Abstract submission closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact ANR Event Services at events@anr.msu.edu.