29th Annual BISC-MI Conference
Dates: November 4, 5, 6, 2025
Spotlight On Solutions:
From Intervention to Transformation
AT THE KENSINGTON HOTEL – Ann Arbor, Michigan!
Conference description: Join us for Spotlight on Solutions: From Intervention to Transformation – a premier three-day event from November 4-6, 2025, exclusively designed for professionals who are passionate about revolutionizing intervention programs for those who choose to be abusive to their partners. This dynamic conference offers a unique platform to explore cutting-edge strategies that promote participant accountability, foster genuine compassion, and prioritize victim safety.
Experience a collaborative environment where leading Battering and Abuse Intervention Programs, community partners, and research experts share groundbreaking ideas and innovative approaches. Engage in thought-provoking sessions that examine conventional practices and explore adaptive interventions tailored to the evolving needs of diverse communities.
We hope you can join us in November, in-person or virtually, to elevate your professional practice, expand your network with industry pioneers, and be at the forefront of a transformative movement in intervention programming. Secure your place at an event that promises to inspire change and drive systemic progress.
Cost: The fee for attending this conference in-person versus virtually is the same because those attending in-person will have meals and snacks or dessert provided at evening networking events, and those attending virtually will be paying for the additional technological fees associated with making this conference possible to attend virtually.
Membership Fee Reduction: There is a reduced fee for in-person or virtual attendees who are BISC-MI members. For more information about membership, go to: https://www.biscmi.org/about/get-membership/
Registration Now Open!
Registration link
Three Day Registration By October 15, 2025:
Member Early Bird (In person or virtual): $360.00
Non-Member Early Bird (In person or virtual): $460.00
Three Day Registration After October 15, 2025:
Member(In person or virtual): $460.00
Non-Member (In person or virtual): $560.00
Daily Registration:
Member $160.00
Non-Member $205.00
Registration rates will also include a minimal processing fee at the registration site
Click here if you require a W9 from BISC-MI
Student Reduced Rate Available
(See Student Rate Info Below)
In person attendees must attend all three days.
In-person registration includes two meals, snacks, and an opportunity to attend evening events.
Virtual registration covers additional technology expenses.
Virtual attendees have the option of attending all or part of this conference.
The conference will not be recorded: This conference will only be offered live with participation online or in person
This course is approved by the Michigan Social Work
Continuing Education Collaborative
Course Approval: #072225-00
*Up to 18.5 Michigan Social Work CE Hours
*6.0 Social Work Ethics, Ethics CEs for specifically identified sessions
Fee for Michigan-approved Social Work CEs:
$50.00 for all three days,
For those covered by Michigan NASW CE’s Up to 18.5 BIP CEs for in person: 18.5 CEs for virtual attendance (6.0 CEs for Ethics)
Other states are dependent on reciprocity with Michigan|
Student Rate offered for Virtual or In-Person Conference
Students interested in a low-cost conference:
BISC-MI is offering student scholarships and seeking applications available to
undergraduate and graduate students, for our 2025 hybrid conference.
Students whose applications are accepted can attend virtually or in-person for $35.00 per day,
with the choice of attending one, two, or three of the days.
Note for students attending in-person: The $35.00 daily fee covers meals and conference registration.
Lodging costs are not included at or near the Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
To fill out an application to apply for the student rate, click: https://forms.gle/ByprdLumNh4CzxgYA
Make lodging reservations early with THE KENSINGTON HOTEL – ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN!
NOTE: Lodging reservations is a separate process from conference registration
LODGING RATES & RESERVATIONS:
https://www.kcourtaa.com/
RATES & RESERVATIONS
The Kensington Hotel – Ann Arbor offers BISC-MI guests a reduced rate of $112.00/night for single and double occupancy, plus applicable taxes. If you are state of Michigan tax exempt, be sure to present appropriate documentation at hotel check in.
DON’T WAIT!
The deadline for making reservations is Monday, October 6, 2025 but the conference block may easily fill sooner and rooms may no longer be available at the reduced rate. After this cut-off date, reservations may be accepted at the group rate on a space available, rate available basis. If the Kensington Hotel block fills, BISC-MI will share information for alternate partner hotels in the area, but reduced rate offers are not guaranteed. Group room rate is offered the nights of Sunday November 2, 2025 through Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 (checking out Friday November 7, 2025).
RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please make note of the hotel cancellation policy when making your reservations, and remember to make any reservation changes according to the policy. BISC-MI is not responsible for any fees incurred for personal hotel reservations during the conference.
Hotel check-in time is 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am
To make hotel lodging reservations online:
- In order to receive the discounted hotel rate, you must use this link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/113707?groupID=4593529
- Enter the dates of your stay
The reservation links accepts reservations for the nights of November 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 only.
Hotel phone: 734.761.7800
Please note: some features and information display differently across various mobile and desktop devices.
Please contact the hotel with questions or issues about the online reservation process.
THE KENSINGTON HOTEL – ANN ARBOR
Address: 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 866.315.7075
Email: ask@kcourtaa.com
Easy Parking!
Ample, free self-parking is available at the Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108