2022 NBEA Hybrid Convention, April 12-15, 2022

Attend In-Person or Virtual!

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Access the Convention at nbea.org/c

In person: Chicago, Illinois

The NBEA 2022 Annual Convention will be held in Chicago Illinois, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. we look forward to “mixing it up” with traditional events along with some new convention features. There will be a streamlined convention schedule with an abundance of concurrent sessions that guarantee something for everyone, keynote speakers to spark your passion and drive, and new networking opportunities.

Click here for the convention program schedule. Updated 3-30-2022
*Note that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. 

Virtual
Virtual registrants can attend sessions from the comfort of their own homes. Sessions will be broadcast live via ZOOM! Select whether you plan to attend the event live, in Chicago, or virtually when you register!

All attendees will have access to session broadcasts, and most concurrent sessions will be recorded and posted for later viewing for convention registrants. 

Registration

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*Early bird Regular
Member: $399 $475
Non-member $548 $624

Business Education Association Leadership Training

New this year, as part of convention, is NBEA's Business Education Association Leadership Training. This is a free event with a conference registration.  Find out more.

Optional Activities

• Chicago 360 Observation Deck, Tuesday, April 12, ($49 per attendee and includes transportation & drink ticket at Bar 94.)
• Chicago River and Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise with World Famous Blackwood Barbeque, Thursday, April 14 ($85 per attendee)
• Hot! Certification Exam(s) by Certiport for only $10 (Attendee save an average of $75-$125 per exam.) Interested in getting your Adobe, Microsoft, Apple, Intuit or any number of other certifications? You can take an unlimited number of exams at this year's convention for only a $10 reservation fee. 

All optional events and items can be selected in the convention registration OR purchased separately here. 

Exhibit/Sponsor Information

Exhibiting at NBEA's convention is an exciting way for your company/organization to have a visible presence, as we bring together business education professionals from across the country. Click here for the exhibitor prospectus. 

Important Links for exhibitors:

• Shipping information
• AV request form (this form will be submitted to exhibits@encoreglobal.com)

Deadlines:

• Exhibitor showcase sessions (first come first serve): Feb. 12, 2022
• Booth reservation deadline: March 5, 2022

Hotel Information

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)836-0100

• Singles: $172.00
• Doubles/Twins: $172.00
• Additional Person: $20

Click here to make your room reservation.
*Reservations for the NBEA room block closes on March 17, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is proof of COVID-19 vaccination required to attend? 
A: No, local policies do not require proof of vaccination or other tests.

Q: Does NBEA have a refund policy regarding Covid-19?
A: NBEA will issue a full refund with documentation of a positive COVID-19 test. Otherwise, standard refund policies apply. Hotel cancellations should be addressed directly through Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. 

Q: With COVID-19 going away, why is this convention still hybrid?
A: The ability for teachers to travel is still tenuous and expected to be so for the future. NBEA wants to make its programming available to as many members as possible regardless of whether they can travel. 

Q: Is the 212 Leadership Training the same as last year or is it different? 
A: The content will be different in 2022 from last year. Each year NBEA focuses on different and needed areas of leadership development for our state, regional, and national leaders.

Q: Is the awards lunch included in the registration fee, I had to pay extra in the past?
A: Yes, the awards and leadership recognition luncheon is included in your registration fee so come and enjoy.

Q: How can I save money?
A: Take advantage of early bird pricing.  The attendees that pay the most to attend are the ones that register past deadlines.  There are also numerous ways to obtain economical meals while in Chicago.  Others have applied to be session attendants which cover all hotel and registration fees. If the link to apply as a session attendant no longer appears in the upper portion of this page, the deadline for applying has past.  Take the train from the airport into Chicago. Chicago's train service from O'Hare or Midway airports into downtown is a quality and dependable way to move about.  Uber or cab service from the airports into town could cost as much as $50 or more depending on area activity.  The train is only about $5 one way. Get directions via train from either airport to the hotel here.