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The International Ship Masters’ Association Grand Lodge Convention returns to the Twin Ports this month, starting on January 28!

 

The 2026 Grand Lodge Convention will be at the Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth (200 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802). This is a full convention starting on Wednesday, January 28th and concluding on Sunday, February 1st. 

DEADLINES:

January 22: Absolute last day for Grand Ball (at the DECC) Registrations

CLOSED! The ISMA Room Block has closed, but you may still book rooms online at https://hiduluth.com. Additionally, the Twin Ports area offers many other hotels nearby.

CLOSED! Convention program book advertising: Thank you to all of our paid advertisers! (We can still accept donations.)

CLOSED! Registration for any meals at the Holiday Inn

Regsiter below to attend the Grand Ball on Friday night, January 30 at the Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center (DECC) Harbor Side Ballroom. Following a 1-1/2 hour social networking period and dinner with Keynote speaker Rep. Tom Tiffany, we will have a professional five-piece variety band for entertainment. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Looking for more details about Duluth? Click HERE for information about transportation options to/from and around Duluth, and for a list of tourist attractions and points of interest.

 

Register below to attend ISMA GRAND BALL:

To register for the Grand Ball, complete this form for each person attending. The cost is $100 per person, which includes two drink vouchers. Please contact cjedyvean@hotmail.com with questions.

Deadline:

Thursday, January 22: Absolute last day we can accept registrations for the Grand Ball.

Under no circumstances can this deadline be extended!

Please include any title, middle name/initial, Jr. or Sr,. etc., as attendee would like indicated on convention name badge.
Please indicate your Lodge Number if you are an ISMA member, or let us know your maritime or industry affiliation if not a member. If attendee is a personal guest of a member, please indicate, "guest of _________".
Name of Contact Person
Please list the name of a contact person, if someone other than attendee is performing the registration process.
Preferred Contact Method
Grand Ball Registration
The Grand Ball will be held at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) Harborside Ballroom on Friday, January 30. Doors open at 5 p.m. Each registration includes two drink vouchers. If more than one person in your party, please complete the form once for each attendee.
Grand Ball Meal Choice
If you have special dietary needs, food allergies, or other issues or concerns, please contact cjedyvean@hotmail.com and we will work with you.

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