2026 Michigan Winter Operations Conference

Join winter maintenance professionals from across Michigan and beyond for two days of practical education, new ideas, and peer-to-peer learning focused on keeping roads safe and operations effective throughout the winter season.

Event Location
Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention Center
939 Third St
Muskegon, MI 49440

October 20–21, 2026
Full day on October 20, including an in-person exhibitor show starting at 3:00pm.  October 21 will wrap up at noon.

Early Bird Registration: $200 per person - In-Person & Virtual
(Available once registration opens through October 11, 2026)

New location to allow the event to grow!
Registration is scheduled to open on August 6, 2026.
Watch for registration details and additional conference information at that time.

Intended Audience
City, County, and MDOT professionals including operators, superintendents, mechanics, managers, foremen, directors of public works, and anyone involved in winter maintenance and snow operations.  Attendees outside of Michigan are welcome.

This Year’s Topics Include:

• Liquid Route for the First Time
• 2026-2027 Winter Weather Update
• Multi-lane Plowing
• Salt Measuring and Reporting Tool
• Nexus RC Barry County
• Plowing Gravel Shoulders and Roads
• Calibration - How It Goes Wrong
• Winter Maintenance Materials - Lessons Learned and Best Practices
• Using Technology to Improve Your Snow Fighting
• Liquids: What To Know as an Operator
• Truck Spec Writing: Lessons from In-House Truck Buildouts
• Building An Effective Winter Maintenance Training Program
• Health and Wellness Topic
• Truck Safety Topic