Business educators from across Michigan are gathering at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth on November 12–13 for MBEA’s 88th Annual Fall Conference, in the association’s 90th year.
Keynote
On Thursday morning, Nick Gaspar, PhD, Director of Online and Digital Education at the University of Michigan–Flint, gives the keynote, “AI, Education, and the Changing World of Work.” He’ll look at how AI is changing the workplace and what that means for the skills students need, academic integrity and classroom policy.
Sessions
Over two days, attendees can choose from more than 30 breakout sessions, including:
- AI in the classroom, with Google Gemini, NotebookLM and AI-assisted lesson planning
- The new AP Business with Personal Finance course and the DECA Challenge that comes with it
- Student competitions such as the Michigan Personal Finance Challenge and the Ferris State/Auto-Owners Insurance Challenge
- Industry certifications, BPA chapters and literacy in the business classroom
- Collaboration Exchanges for Accounting, IT, BMA, Personal Finance and AP Business teachers
- Support for teachers in their first year
Celebrating Our Members
On Thursday, the Awards and Past Presidents’ Recognition Luncheon honors educators who have shaped business education in Michigan. Later that afternoon, Convention Connection… SCECHs Style! 2.0 combines classroom ideas with prizes, plus a special raffle for MBEA’s 90th anniversary.
On Friday, there’s a State Update from the Michigan Department of Education, the MBEA business meeting, more sessions, and the closing session with door prizes. You must be present to win.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors
Thank you to Michigan Business Professionals of America, Ferris State University, Western Michigan University, Certiport and iCEV for supporting this year’s conference and Michigan’s business educators.
Save the Date
Next year’s conference is November 10–12, 2027. We hope to see you there.
