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Wednesday, September 23
 

7:30am EDT

Start Strong Breakfast – New Member Orientation (must be pre-registered)
Wednesday September 23, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tower C
7:30 -8:00am | Breakfast 
8:00-11:00am | Program
Wednesday September 23, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tower C
  Pre-Conference (must be registered)

8:00am EDT

Pre-Conference – Raise the Bar Breakfast (must be registered)
Wednesday September 23, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Michigan C/D
Exclusive Pre-Conference Conversation with Dr. Miguel CardonaJoin us for an exclusive pre-conference conversation with Former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, designed specifically for K-12 leaders. Begin the morning with breakfast and professional learning led by MASA before hearing from Dr. Cardona as he invites leaders to reflect on the people who opened doors for them—and...
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Wednesday September 23, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Michigan C/D
  Pre-Conference (must be registered)

11:30am EDT

Welcome Lunch & Networking
Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Tower Pre-Function & Mackinac A/B/C

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Tower Pre-Function & Mackinac A/B/C
  Break

1:00pm EDT

General Session
Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Governor's Hall
Welcome
Dr. Tina Kerr | Executive Director, MASA

President's Remarks
Ben Mainka | Superintendent, Novi Community School District

State Superintendent Remarks
Dr. Glenn Maleyko | State Superintendent of Public Instruction, MDE

Keynote Presentation – Protecting Public Education: Leading in 2026 and Beyond
Dr. Miguel Cardona | Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Description coming soon!
Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Governor's Hall
  General Session

3:15pm EDT

Partner Networking Break
Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function
  Break

3:45pm EDT

Concurrent Learning Sessions (Coming Soon)
Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
  Learning Sessions

5:00pm EDT

Region Meetings
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

5:00pm EDT

Region 1
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Council Room

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Council Room
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 2
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Peninsula A

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Peninsula A
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 3
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Tower A

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Tower A
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 4
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Mackinac A

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Mackinac A
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 5
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Tower C

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Tower C
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 6
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Michigan E/F

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Michigan E/F
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 7
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Mackinac B/C

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Mackinac B/C
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 8
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Peninsula B/C

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Peninsula B/C
  Region Meetings

5:00pm EDT

Region 9 & 10
Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Michigan G/H

Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Michigan G/H
  Region Meetings

8:30pm EDT

President's Reception
Wednesday September 23, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Governor's Hall

Wednesday September 23, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Governor's Hall
  Reception
 
Thursday, September 24
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday September 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Governor's Hall

Thursday September 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Governor's Hall
  Break

8:30am EDT

General Session
Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Governor's Hall
Welcome & Introduction
Jason Kennedy | Superintendent, Fruitport Community Schools

Keynote Presentation – [Title]
Jon Gordon | Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker

Description coming soon!
Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Governor's Hall
  General Session

10:00am EDT

Break
Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function
  Break

10:15am EDT

Concurrent Learning Sessions (Coming Soon)
Thursday September 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
  Learning Sessions

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Thursday September 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Governor's Pre-Function/Hall

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Governor's Pre-Function/Hall
  Break

12:45pm EDT

Concurrent Learning Sessions (Coming Soon)
Thursday September 24, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT

Thursday September 24, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Learning Sessions

2:00pm EDT

Partner Networking Break
Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function
  Break

2:45pm EDT

General Session
Thursday September 24, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Governor's Hall
Intro & Update
Dr. Tina Kerr | Executive Director, MASA

Legislative Update
Matt Scheuller | Associate Executive Director of Government Relations, MASA
Thursday September 24, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Governor's Hall
  General Session

3:45pm EDT

Break
Thursday September 24, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Governors' Pre-Function & Tower Pre-Function
  Break

4:00pm EDT

Concurrent Learning Sessions (Coming Soon)
Thursday September 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

Thursday September 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
  Learning Sessions

5:30pm EDT

Leaders in Education Networking Reception
Thursday September 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Governor's Hall

Thursday September 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Governor's Hall
  Reception
 
Friday, September 25
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast
Friday September 25, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Governor's Pre-Function/Hall

Friday September 25, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Governor's Pre-Function/Hall
  Break

8:30am EDT

General Session
Friday September 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am EDT
Governor's Hall
Welcome

Featured Presentation –  (Talent Together Title)
Dr. Sarena Shivers (& Team?) | Executive Director, Talent Together

Description coming soon!

Keynote Presentation  Unshakeable Resilience
Rory Gardiner | Award-Winning Comedian & Keynote Speaker

Description coming soon!

MASA Presentation
Friday September 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am EDT
Governor's Hall
  General Session
 

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