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. The two closest hotels to the Lansing Center are the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing and the Courtyard by Marriott-Lansing Downtown. You can learn more about potential lodging options here: https://lansingcenter.com/attend/hotels/.
Reduced group-rates for local hotels are being negotiated. The university will follow up with registrants once room block codes become available
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.
Abstract submission for the First Great Lakes Plant Science Conference is open.
Abstract submission closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 30, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. 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.