2025 Great Lakes Beach Association Annual Meeting

Nov 3-5 2025

Michigan City, Indiana

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Join us Nov 3- 5 in Michigan City, Indiana for the 23nd Annual Great Lakes Beach Association (GLBA) meeting. 

The conference will be held in at Blue Chip Stardust Event Centre.

Abstracts for posters and presentations EXTENDED until September 15, 2025

Questions? Contact Nicole Messacar (NMessaca@idem.IN.gov)

Registration

Price guides for attendees, exhibitors, and for field trips.

Attendees (general) - $200 USD (after OCT 15, $250 USD)

Students - $50 USD

Exhibitor table - All sponsorship levels include a registration and exhibitor table. If you are with a non-profit or educational organization and would like a table without registering for the conference, please reach out to Nicole Messacar at nmessaca@idem.in.gov

Field trips: Details coming soon

Call for presentation and poster abstracts open

The deadline for submissions is EXTENDED until September 15 2025 or on an ongoing basis until filled. You will be contacted if your abstract is selected.

Blue Chip Stardust Event Centre

Meeting and accommodation information

Location : 77 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States

Group room rates : To secure the GLBA group room rate go to link:  https://bluechipcasino.com/groups  Enter Group Code: GLA2025 (Please note: Group Code is different than OFFER Code)

• Deluxe Standard Non Smoking Blue Chip Tower: $107.00 USD

• Premium King Non Smoking: $119.00 USD

Web: https://bluechip.boydgaming.com/entertain/stardust-event-center

Phone: +1 219-879-7711 or 888-879-7722

            Advise agent of Group Discount: GLA2025 or Great Lakes Beach Annual Conference

Getting to the Blue Chip Casino (Michigan City, IN)

Nearest Major Airport — Chicago O'Hare (ORD):
Fly into Chicago O'Hare International Airport. From there:

• By car (renting or rideshare): The drive is about 73 miles / 118 km (≈ 1 hr 30–35 min), depending on traffic.

• By train (South Shore Line via Chicago):

  • From Millennium Station, it’s a direct ride to Michigan City’s 11th Street station in about 90 minutes.

  • From Van Buren Street Station, the South Shore Line offers service to 11th Street in about 1 hr 15–20 min.
    Note: you’ll need onward transportation (taxi, rideshare, or shuttle) from the 11th Street station to the Blue Chip Casino — about 1.2 miles / 2 km, or a short drive.

Other Nearby Airports:

• South Bend International Airport (SBN): Approx. 30–36 miles / 48–58 km away — closer, but fewer flights.

• Chicago Midway International (MDW): About 44 miles / 71 km away.

Our 2025 Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the meeting?

Contact

Nicole Messacar (NMessaca@idem.IN.gov)