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January 21, 2026
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) will host the 4th Women Veterans Conference Apr. 9-11, 2026, in Grand Rapids. This premier event for women veterans is dedicated to honoring their service, fostering meaningful connections and empowering them for their future. Registration for the Women Veterans Conference will open in February 2026.
"Michigan’s more than 44,000 women veterans have walked a path distinct from that of their male peers," said Erika Hoover, MVAA mental health and suicide prevention manager. "It’s essential that we honor the women who have served, those who continue to serve, and all who stand behind and support women veterans and service members throughout our state."
This conference theme is Sisters in Service: Thriving Beyond the Uniform. Throughout the three-day event, attendees will explore their shared history while cultivating personal growth and strengthening connections to help women veterans thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
Sponsorship opportunities for the conference will impact the lives of Michigan's women veterans. For more information on becoming an event sponsor, review the sponsorship packet. Swag bags will be provided to conference attendees. Organizations wishing to provide items to include in bags will need to provide 200 items by COB Monday, March 16. To become a sponsor or donate items, contact Erika Hoover at HooverE2@Michigan.gov.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency - The MVAA is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families. As a state agency, MVAA works to identify and break down barriers veterans face in employment, education, health care and quality of life, to make Michigan a great place for veterans and their families to call home. More information about MVAA is available at Michigan.gov/MVAA or by reading our FY25 Annual Report.