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Welcome to the 2026 MISBO
Annual Conference in Atlanta!
We're so excited to spend the next three days with you — learning, networking, and yes, having a little fun along the way. Whether you're here to talk budgets, benefits, burnout, or board reports, we've got a seat saved just for you.
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Conference Agenda
Here's the conference at a glance. Select a day for key sessions, events, and times.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Pre-Conference Registration
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop: Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management for K-12 Schools - Albany/Decatur
Barbara Daly • Separate registration required
Barbara Daly • Separate registration required
3:00 – 5:15 PM
Conference Registration
5:15 – 5:45 PM
New Attendee Welcome - Grand Ballroom 4
5:15 – 5:45 PM
Sponsor Meeting - Grand Ballroom 5
6:00 – 9:00 PM
MISBO's Groovy 50th Birthday Bash - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
Live music, light bites, champagne toast, interactive fun and birthday cake.
Live music, light bites, champagne toast, interactive fun and birthday cake.
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Chair's Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Keynote: Momentum: Amplify Hope – Lead from Where You Are Standing
Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey
10:30 – 11:25 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions
- Communicating During a Crisis - Albany/Decatur
- Behind Closed Doors: Executive Sessions - Grand Ballroom 4
- New Auxiliary Program Revenue Streams You're Probably Not Using (Yet) - Grand Ballroom 6
- How to Lead Business Automation - Grand Ballroom 5
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & President's Address - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
1:20 – 2:20 PM
MISBO SmartTables - Grand Ballroom 5
2:35 – 3:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
- Independent School Group Retirement Plan - Grand Ballroom 6
- Community in the Crossfire - Grand Ballroom 5
- Justifying Your Capital Plan with AI - Grand Ballroom 4
- Financial Lessons Learned and Mistakes Made from 25 Years as an Independent School CFO - Albany/Decatur
4:00 – 4:55 PM
Keynote: Mindset: How Leaders Adapt, Design, and Execute Change
Vipul "Vips" Kapadia - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
Vipul "Vips" Kapadia - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
5:30 – 6:45 PM
MISBO on Tap
Beer Tasting Event • Separate registration required
Beer Tasting Event • Separate registration required
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Chair Elect's Breakfast - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Keynote: Meaning: Why This Work Matters and How We Sustain It - Grand Ballroom 1-2-3
Rob Evans
Rob Evans
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions
- Recruit, Hire, and Retain Talent Like a Pro! - Grand Ballroom 5
- Demystifying School Technology for Operational Leaders - Grand Ballroom 4
- State Scholarships? Now What? - Grand Ballroom 6
- Creating a High-Performing Custodial Partnership - Albany/Decatur
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Final Breakout Sessions
- MISBO Jeopardy - Grand Ballroom 5
- From Noise to Alignment: Driving Meaningful Tech Decisions in Schools - Grand Ballroom 4
- The Auxiliary AI Workspace: Automating Operations to Focus on People - Grand Ballroom 6
- Future Proof: Build an ERM Program That Works - Albany/Decatur
12:30 – 1:15 PM
Grab & Go Snacks
Let's Stay Connected
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#MISBOAC26
Thank You, Gold Sponsors!
