National Business Education Association - NBEA 2027
Event Date
March 31 – April 2, 2027
Location
Omaha, NE
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe National Business Education Conference is the annual professional gathering of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), the nation's leading organization devoted exclusively to business education. It brings together educators, administrators, researchers, and industry partners for several days of professional development, networking, and idea-sharing focused on business, entrepreneurship, finance, and career-readiness instruction.
Attendees are primarily middle school, secondary, and post-secondary business educators, along with teacher-educators, department leaders, and curriculum specialists. The program blends general sessions, breakout workshops, regional caucuses, and industry-partner engagement, giving participants practical classroom strategies, current research, and access to teaching resources and vendors serving the field.
The 2027 conference in Omaha, Nebraska is an in-person–only event built around opening and closing general sessions, dozens of breakout sessions, an awards banquet, and structured networking. It is worth attending for educators seeking continuing professional development, connection with peers across NBEA's five regional associations, and exposure to the tools and partners shaping the future of business education.
Show Highlights
Key features of the 2027 conference include:
- Opening and closing general sessions anchoring each day of the program.
- Breakout sessions across multiple business education topics on both Thursday and Friday.
- Optional pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, March 31, for deeper, hands-on learning.
- Industry Partner Engagement, connecting educators with vendors and resource providers.
- Awards Banquet on Thursday recognizing excellence in business education.
- Regional Caucuses for NBEA's Eastern, Southern, North-Central, Mountain-Plains, and Western associations.
- Networking opportunities, including a networking dinner and a welcome reception.
Tentative included meals feature breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday plus a Thursday networking dinner. A detailed schedule is to be released closer to the event.
Registration
The 2027 conference is offered as an in-person–only event, with no virtual registration option. Registration rates are tiered by membership status and timing:
- Member: $549 early bird / $649 regular / $749 onsite
- Non-Member: $749 early bird / $849 regular / $949 onsite
- Retired Member: $329 early bird / $649 regular / $749 onsite
Key notes:
- Retirees must register by the early bird deadline to receive the special $329 rate.
- Registration discounts are non-stackable — only one discount may be applied per registration.
- Registration is handled through the NBEA website (nbea.org).
History
NBEA traces its origins to 1878, when a group of educators from several private schools formed the Business Education Association (BEA). In 1892 the BEA became a formal division of the National Education Association and was renamed the Department of Business Education. Over the following decades, allied organizations coalesced, forming the National Council for Business Education in 1933 with the goal of establishing national standards in the field.
Today NBEA is the nation's leading professional organization devoted exclusively to business education, organized into multiple divisions and five regional associations. Its annual convention is a long-standing centerpiece of the association's professional-development mission, moving to a different host city each year — recent examples include Cincinnati, Ohio, with the 2027 edition set for Omaha, Nebraska.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 NBEA conference?
The 2027 National Business Education Conference takes place in Omaha, Nebraska. The main conference runs Thursday, April 1 through Friday, April 2, 2027, with optional pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, March 31. It is hosted at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown/Old Market.
Who should attend the NBEA conference?
The conference is designed for business educators, including middle school, secondary, and post-secondary teachers, as well as administrators, teacher-educators, and researchers in business education. Industry partners serving the field also participate through partner engagement opportunities.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Member registration is $549 early bird, $649 regular, and $749 onsite; non-members pay $749/$849/$949; retired members can pay $329 if they register by the early bird deadline. Registration is completed through the NBEA website at nbea.org, and discounts are non-stackable.
Is there a virtual attendance option?
No. The 2027 conference is offered as an in-person–only event, with no virtual registration option available.
What is the conference hotel and its room rate?
The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown/Old Market at 555 S. 10th St, Omaha, NE. Conference rates are $185 for a King room and $195 for a Queen room, plus tax (currently around 12%).
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