Medical Meetings & Conventions in Grand Rapids
The pioneering spirit of Grand Rapids flows throughout our destination like the mighty Grand River. Bolstered by collaboration, innovation, and the drive for advancement, the city is home to some of the most advanced healthcare, research, manufacturing and education facilities in the Midwest.
That makes Grand Rapids a perfect setting for medical meetings and conventions.
The Medical Mile
Downtown GR’s Medical Mile neighborhood, just steps from the city’s state-of-the-art convention center and 13 hotels, is the vital heart of our life-sciences industry. Medical Mile occupants include Corewell Health Butterworth acute-care hospital, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College of Nursing, GVSU Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Lemmon-Holton Cancer Center, Meijer Heart Center, Van Andel Institute, a groundbreaking medical research facility, and the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, which drives synergy among academic medicine, healthcare delivery systems and industry partners.
Representing more than $2 billion of recent investments, these facilities are staffed by some of the world’s leading experts in their fields and equipped with some of the advanced technology available today – such as the world’s first vertically integrated platform for molecular imaging and radiopharmaceutical therapy, offered by BAMF Health.
Grand Rapids Hospitals
Grand Rapids is served by an array of first-class hospitals delivering excellent healthcare:
- Corewell Health Butterworth, Blodgett and Helen DeVos Children’s hospitals, part of Michigan’s largest integrated healthcare system.
- Trinity Health Grand Rapids, recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals.
- University of Michigan Health-West, nationally ranked in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital.
- Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, the nation’s most comprehensive rehabilitation provider.
- Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Michigan’s first rehab hospital 100% dedicated to kids, opening in 2026.
Read about Grand Rapids' life sciences industry including education, research, patient care and medical manufacturing.
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Medical Device Manufacturing
Grand Rapids is a hub of manufacturing for medical devices, boasting Michigan’s highest concentration of healthcare equipment manufacturers. More than 50 of the area’s 500+ health science establishments are involved in medical device design, development, manufacturing and distribution.
Health and Wellness
Perrigo, a global provider of self-care products, opened a new North American headquarters along the Grand Rapids Medical Mile in 2022. Their presence here is emblematic of a community that proactively invests in health and wellness. From organizations like the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to city-sponsored fitness programs to an abundance of local gyms, spas, nutrition centers and recreational opportunities, our focus is on making self-care inclusive and accessible to all.
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Leverage Our Resources For Your Meeting
The Experience Grand Rapids team can help you tap into local resources to support the specific needs of your medical meeting or conference. We provide one-on-one assistance to help you identify appropriate venue options and arrange session and keynote speakers. Our in-depth knowledge of the medical meetings sector can also help you negotiate such common obstacles as budget caps, regulations, complex reporting requirements, and more.
Contact EXGR National Sales Manager Sulema Kiekintveld to get started.