This registration page may not work well in Internet Explorer. Please use a different browser to complete your registration.

Minnesota Broadcasters Association Annual Conference and MBA Excellence Awards

October 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026

Description

Location

The Confluence Hotel

200 2nd St W

Hastings, MN 55033

*All times and speakers subject to change*

Registration and Session Announcements Coming Soon!


Speakers include:

Major General Shawn Manke of the Minnesota National Guard

Jeff Schmidt, VP of Professional Development, RAB

Kelli Frieler, CEO of Vibrant Impact

David Oxenford, Partner, Wilkinson|Barker|Knauer

Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer, Cumulus Media

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

Sam Richter, Expert on Generative AI, ChatGPT, and AI-Powered Digital Intelligence

More to be announced!


Wednesday, October 7th

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo

"The Sales Confluence"

Join us on October 7th during the MBA Annual Conference for "The Sales Confluence." This is a dynamic opportunity designed specifically for radio and TV sales professionals. This dedicated day will feature industry experts, practical sales strategies, emerging trends, and ideas to help broadcasters strengthen client relationship and get results.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into today’s evolving media landscape while networking with colleagues across Minnesota. Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or new to the industry, this day will provide the tools, inspiration, and connections needed to drive success in today’s competitive marketplace.

Featured Speakers: Jeff Schmidt, SVP of Professional Development of RAB, Kelli Frieler, CEO of Vibrant Impact and more to be announced.


 

6:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Happy Hour

7:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Dinner
Award Categories
Submit an Entry


Thursday, October 8th

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo


Hotel Room Block at The Confluence Hotel

There is a room block at The Confluence Hotel. Click Here to book a room in the MBA Room Block. Rooms are $179/night + taxes and fees.



Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor? Please reach out to Rosanne.Rybak@minnesotabroadcasters.com.


Registration Levels and Pricing

Exclusive MBA Member Sales Training on October 7th - (FREE for MBA Members)

Conference Sessions Only - $150.00

Conference Sessions and MBA Excellence Awards Dinner - $250.00

MBA Excellence Awards Dinner on October 7th Only -  $125.00

Table of 10 - MBA Excellence Awards Dinner Only - $1,250.00

Student Rate - Conference Sessions on October 8th - $50.00

Student Rate Bundle (includes dinner on October 7th) - $100.00


*Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.*


We're sorry. No registrations are currently available. You may wish to contact the event organizer for assistance.
{{ vm.EventInfo.ErrorMessage }}

Select Registration Options

Edit
{{vm.regWarningMessage}}
{{vm.regAlertMessage}}

Exhibitor Opportunities

Name Price Att Qty
{{ et.Name }}
{{ et.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ et.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available
{{ vm.stats.totalAttendeesCount }} Registered , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} on Waiting List , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} Over Limit
Name Price Qty
{{ rt.Name }}
{{ rt.IsMemberOnly ? ' (Members Only)' : '' }}
Limit: {{ rt.LimitPerPurchase }}
Included Attendees: {{ rt.AttendeesCountPerOneRegistration }}
{{rt.Price | currency }} {{rt.PriceAfterDiscount | currency }} {{ rt.Price | currency }}
{{ rt.RemainingPerType }} Remaining
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit

{{'[[Sponsorship]] Opportunities' | localizeString:'['}}

Name Price Att Qty
{{ st.Name }}
{{ st.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ st.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out
Continue

Registration Information

Edit

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{exhibitor.TotalPrice | currency}} {{ exhibitor.IsBenefit ? "- Included as a Benefit" : exhibitor.IsDiscounted ? "- Discounts have been applied" : ""}}
Exhibitor Directory
Primary Contact
Booth Information
Additional Information
Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Total: {{att.TotalPrice | currency}} {{att.DiscountMessage | localizeString:'['}}
A No Show fee is being assessed for {{fee.EventName}} on {{fee.EventStartLocalTimeString}}.
More Information Less information

Address

Phone

Additional Information
Event Sessions

{{slot.Name}}

{{$select.selected.SessionName}}
(full)
{{slot.SelectedSession.SessionDescription + (slot.HasFees ? " (Price: " + (slot.PriceTotal | currency) +")" : "")}}
Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{sponsor.Price | currency}}
Continue

Additional Items

Edit

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Campaign Name Item Description Amount
{{item.CampaignName}} {{item.Description + (item.ShowMinimumPrice && item.MinimumPrice ? " (Min: " + item.MinimumPrice + ")" : "")}}
Continue

Complete Registration

Edit

Terms & Conditions

No Show Policy

{{ vm.EventInfo.EventSettings.NoShowPolicy }}

Enter Promo Code

Billing Contact

Registration Protection
This event is synced to a webinar so no confirmation email will be sent from GrowthZone.

Thank you to our {{'[[Sponsor+]]' | localizeString:'['}}