September 23 - 25, 2026
Cengage Higher Education Distribution Center
10650 Toebben Drive
Independence, KY 41051
General Information
Conference Theme: Innovate – Equip – Impact
Join fellow business educators from the North Central region for a dynamic hybrid conference hosted by the University of the Cumberlands at the Cengage Higher Education Distribution Center in Independence, KY.
The conference will include:
- A warm welcome reception and a Thursday evening social event for all in-person attendees.
- Actionable insights from presentations and discussions.
- An IACBE Interim Quality Assurance Report training
A high level agenda is listed below. Please see the conference agenda for full details.
- Wednesday, 9/23: 5PM Welcome Reception in Drury Hotel Lobby
- Thursday, 9/24: 8:30AM-3:00PM Conference Sessions | Evening social event at Dave and Buster's.
- Friday, 9/25: 8:30AM-12:15PM Conference Sessions and update from IACBE Headquarters
Thanks to generous support from Cengage and Interpretive Simulations this affordable conference offers real value, connection, and community.
Fees
All fees listed in USD.
Conference Registration Options
Price
In-Person Conference
$100
Virtual Conference
$50
- All Prices in USD, priced per person.
- Full Refunds will be available through September 13, 2026.
- No refunds will be made after September 13, 2026.
- Please note that registering for the conference does not include your hotel reservation. To reserve a room, navigate to the "Travel & Lodging" tab at the top of this page.
Sponsors
Contact
- For questions about the conference, please contact Stephanie Thacker.
- For questions about the online registration process, please contact the IACBE.