Annual Convention - National Business Education Association

2025 NBEA Hybrid Convention

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Tuesday, October 21 - Friday, October 24, 2025

Access the Event App or Virtual Event portal

Didn't receive an invitation to the event portal?
No problem! Just visit https://nbea.org/2025.

Log in using your email address you used during registration.

Onsite Attendees: From your phone, download the iOS or Android app.

Virtual Attendees: The Access Virtual Web Portal will be your best option

Speakers Portal: Upload your documents, photo and more.

On-site and virtual attendee registrations are still available!

Virtual attendees must register by Monday, October 20. Click the blue Virtual Registration link below!

Still want to attend in person? On-site registrations are welcome!

Registration Rates:

		Onsite
In-Person	Member	$650
	Retiree*	$650
	Non-Member**	$850
Virtual	Member	$325 (after 10/13)
Virtual	Non-Member	$474 (after 10/13)

Virtual Registration

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations are subject to a $50 fee and must be received in writing by October 1, 2025. After October 1, 2025 no cancellations or refunds will be granted, no exception.

Wednesday Evening "On Your Own" Options

Hosted Riverside Food Tours - only 3 spots left!

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025 5:30pm-8:00pm. Meet in the lobby of the Hyatt Hotel

Explore downtown Cincinnati and historic Over the Rhine on a 2.5 hour city tour. On this special evening Streetcar Tour, our experienced guides will take you on an amazing culinary adventure through two of Cincinnati's most iconic neighborhoods, while traveling like the locals do - by streetcar! On your journey, you'll sample handmade specialties at family-owned restaurants. Visit Willow Run, where you will create your own personal bourbon blend! Sample a little charcuterie along with your bourbon. Visit a Scottish Pub next door for a hearty sampling of bangers and mash. Ride the streetcar to Over the Rhine, stopping at a Cozy Wine bar for a savory dish and a glass of wine. Finish at a Mediterranean restaurant for your choice of dessert!

Cost: $89 per person and includes 4 dishes, plus one small craft beer and one glass of wine. Vegetarian Options are available upon booking.

This is a walking/street car tour

What to expect:

5:15 pm Meet Laura Loyes, your tour leader, in the hotel lobby next to the Reservation desk of the Hyatt to check in (she will have a name tag and a canvas tote bag).
5:30 pm - Depart
0.4 mile walk from Hyatt to Willow Run (1st stop)
2nd stop is next door to Willow Run
0.2 mile walk to Streetcar Platform
Stops 3 and 4 are right off the streetcar route.
Then, we'll ride the streetcar back to Fountain Square.

Tickets are limited. Questions: Call or text Riverside Food Tours 513-289-0035

Here is a Link to Book the Tour

The deadline to register is October 15 or until sold out! only 3 spots left!

Graduate College Credit Opportunity

You can receive one graduate college credit hour while attending the 2025 NBEA Convention!
Register for the Innovative Business Practicum!

This course is an opportunity designed for teachers to take materials gained from the National Business Education Association Conference and create lesson plans to incorporate into their own courses while receiving 1 graduate credit hour through Tabor College.

Cost: $80

Please reach out to Dr. Melinda Rangel with questions.
620-945-3121
melindarangel@tabor.edu

Event Highlights

More than 50 concurrent sessions about business-related education that you can't find anywhere else
Networking to get career changing tips
Networking Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River included with each registration
InspiringKeynote and popular featured speakers
Meet key vendors and learn about the latest products and services
Critical sessions for schools wanting to adopt the new Advanced Placement Business Principles and Personal Finance Course from the College Board.
and more.

Tentative Schedule and Financial Resources

Registration Resources: NBEA W9
2025 NBEA Convention attendance justification flyer
Hotel Rates: $199 + tax (currently 18.3%)
Most current Convention Schedule (Click here for a printable version)
Included meals: - Wednesday: Coffee and light morning break, Lunch
- Thursday: Coffee and light morning break, Awards Banquet Luncheon,
Dinner (networking event)
- Friday: Coffee and light morning break

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 West 5th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Click here to make your reservations online! Room block pricing ends on September 30, 2025!

To make reservations over the phone, call 1-888-591-1234 ext. 1, and refer to group name 2025 NBEA Convention when speaking to a reservation specialist.

$199 single/double
$224 triple rate
$249 quad rate

Parking Expenses: The Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers valet parking. Current charges for registered hotel guests are $35 per night. In and out privileges are available to guests who bill parking charges to their hotel bill. As the hotel does not operate the parking garage, these rates are subject to change.

Sponsors/Exhibitors

Potential sponsors and exhibitors are invited to visit www.nbea.org/ConventionExhibitor for complete details on how to participate in the 2025 NBEA Convention & Expo!

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