Events

Real rooms.
Real conversations.

Luncheons, workshops, and mixers built for marketers who'd rather talk shop than scroll a feed. Here's what's coming up.

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Our main event

The next time we get together.

Events are the heart of AMA West Michigan — real rooms, real conversations, real takeaways you can use Monday morning.

Next Event Featured event
Thursday, October 8, 2026

AI Issues for Proactive Communicators

Five-expert panel, moderated by Steph Porter LippertFounder, ink&iron PR

Co-hosted with WMPRSA: ethical AI use, bias and transparency, intellectual property, and building your organization's AI policy — plus a free professional certificate in Applied AI Communication Essentials for attendees.

3:00 – 5:30 PM EDT · Members $25 · Students free
GVSU L. William Seidman Center · 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Luncheons

Speakers & ideas, over lunch

Our signature gathering — a sharp talk, a full room, and the connections that follow.

Workshops

Hands-on, tactical sessions

Smaller-group deep dives where you leave with skills, frameworks, and templates.

Networking

Meet your people

Casual mixers built for marketers who'd rather talk shop than scroll a feed.

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In the room

A packed room at one of our luncheons.

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