Minnesota Broadcasters Association Annual Conference and MBA Excellence Awards

Confluence Hotel
10/7/2026 - 10/8/2026
Event Details

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

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


 

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

7:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Dinner
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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.*


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