2026 Central Division Patroller Conference
First Tracks 2026
September 11–13, 2026Traverse City, Michigan
A weekend of hands-on training, great people, and unforgettable Northern Michigan scenery at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center.
Saturday, September 12
Education Day at a Glance
From the morning keynote to the awards dinner — here's how the day flows.
- 7:00 – 9:00 AMRegistration & Check-In
Pick up your badge and conference materials · Park Place Foyer
- 8:00 – 9:00 AMGeneral Session & Keynote
Division Updates · Grand Ballroom — no competing tracks
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMVendor Fair
Atrium & Foyer — open all day
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 PMMorning Sessions
Seminars, panels and roundtables at Park Place and Mt. Holiday
- 10:30 – 11:30 AMLate-Morning Sessions
Shorter sessions at Park Place
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch
Park Place · Alumni Meetup in the Ballroom
- 1:00 – 2:50 PMEarly Afternoon Sessions
Hands-on seminars, workshops and peer roundtables
- 3:00 – 5:00 PMLate Afternoon Sessions
Roundtables and discussions at Park Place
- 5:00 – 7:00 PMCocktail Hour & Silent Auction
Park Place · Ballroom
- 7:00 – 9:00 PMDinner & Awards Presentation
Grand Ballroom