12th Annual NABSE Midwest Regional Conference

NABSE Midwest 12th Annual Regional Education Conference: Empowering Excellence: Elevating Educators. Enriching Futures.

Join educators, administrators, and school leaders from across the Midwest for three transformative days of learning, networking, and professional growth at the NABSE Midwest 12th Annual Regional Education Conference!

📅 April 30 – May 2, 2026 📍 Hilton Columbus/Polaris | 8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240

Serving Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

• Dr. Michael E. Dyson – Renowned Public Intellectual & Author (Opening Plenary, Friday)
• Dr. Chike Akua – Transformational Professor & Author (Closing Plenary, Saturday)
• Principal Amen Rahh – Revolutionary Principal and Founder (Recognition Banquet Keynote, Saturday)

Conference Highlights

Thursday, April 30: Aspiring Superintendent & Principal Seminars, Parent Summit, Midwest Regional Council Lunch Meeting, and an evening Reception featuring a Student Jazz Ensemble.

Friday, May 1: Opening Plenary Keynote, Master Classes, Concurrent Workshops, Superintendent Symposium, NABSE Education Policy Institute Meeting, and an evening Jazz Performance Reception.

Saturday, May 2: Midwest Regional Delegate Assembly, Board Governance Seminar, Classroom Teacher Seminar, Concurrent Workshops, and the highly anticipated 12th Annual Administrator Appreciation & Student Recognition Banquet.

In-Depth Master Class Leaders Principal Kafele, Dr. J.R. Green, Robert Jackson, Nicholas Freeman, Dr. Ivory Toldson, and Dr. L. Kobie Wilkerson — all leading experts in education leadership, research, and innovation.

Continental Breakfast Served Daily

Register today at:

For More Information: 📧 [email protected] 📞 302-74-OABSE (62273) 🌐 www.oabse.org

Hotel room blocks, exhibitor registration, and sponsorship opportunities available — see QR codes on the flyer.

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