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DTSTART:20260927T220000Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Board Meeting
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CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Salon IV\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
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DTSTART:20260928T010000Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Networking Social & Keynote: What We’re Looking For – One Business Owner’s perspective\, after 17 years as an entrepreneur\, helping other businesses with talent development.
DESCRIPTION:Hors d'oeuvres with presenter Sinikka Waight\nIn this engaging session\, our keynote speaker Sinikka Waugh\, founder and president of Your Clear Next Step shares her business origin-story of how education and leadership in business shaped her journey\, and how one simple mission has made the foundational difference that has led to success for her as an entrepreneur and for her customers and students in their businesses and their day-to-day lives. &nbsp\;Join us for this teaser session with Sinikka Waugh as she tells of the inspiration behind Your Clear Next Step\, as well as some of the outcomes she’s been able to witness firsthand in 17 years of helping people have better workdays so that together\, we can co-create better communities.&nbsp\;\n*Session will be followed by a live Q&A and networking time
CATEGORIES:FOOD
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T140000Z
DTEND:20260928T150000Z
SUMMARY:Past Presidents' Breakfast and Breakfast for those who have purchased tickets (Ticket Required)
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CATEGORIES:FOOD
LOCATION:Bistro\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Registration and Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Pick up Registration Folder
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Pre-Conference Lobby\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260915T142048Z
DTSTART:20260928T150000Z
DTEND:20260928T151500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Welcome Sessioon and Announcements
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T153000Z
DTEND:20260928T162000Z
SUMMARY:Real-World Learning in Action: Preparing Business Minds for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Columbus is turning a traditional school concession stand into a dynamic\, real-world learning experience. In this session\, you'll explore how students in a work-based learning class are taking full ownership of the concession stand — managing everything from inventory and budgeting to marketing and customer service. You will hear first-hand from students about how this innovative approach develops critical career skills\, fosters entrepreneurial thinking\, and brings classroom concepts to life. Whether you're an educator\, administrator\, or program coordinator\, this session offers practical insights into creating meaningful\, student-led business opportunities within your school.\nHandouts include: Powerpoint Notes\, classroom activities\, and other materials.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon II\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://theleaderwithin2026ibeafallconve.sched.com/event/8c42e5b459ee7e952e5f6c61cce31cdc
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DTSTAMP:20260915T142048Z
DTSTART:20260928T153000Z
DTEND:20260928T162000Z
SUMMARY:The Bridge Is You: Teaching and Leading in the In-Between
DESCRIPTION:Business educators are constantly bridging gaps—between classroom and career\, between student uncertainty and professional preparation\, between the known and the not-yet-known. But what happens when you are the one navigating uncertainty? When clarity is missing\, decisions are delayed\, or your role stretches in more directions than one? This interactive session focuses on the in-between—those uncomfortable\, often overlooked spaces where you may not have all the answers\, but are still expected to lead. Whether it’s helping a student choose their path\, managing rapid curriculum changes\, or staying steady in moments of chaos\, you are the bridge—and you are not alone.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon I\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260915T142048Z
DTSTART:20260928T153000Z
DTEND:20260928T162000Z
SUMMARY:Turning Learners into Earners with Industry Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Many companies are shifting their requirements for entry-level positions\, moving away from the necessity of bachelor’s degrees and focusing more on verified skills. Three out of four employers report that certifications are valuable training tools for employees and are something they actively seek in the hiring process. Certifications not only increase marketability and enhance credibility but also open doors to great entry-level jobs. Discover more about certification opportunities through Certiport and learn how to deliver these programs from your classroom.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260915T142048Z
DTSTART:20260928T153000Z
DTEND:20260928T162000Z
SUMMARY:AI in Industry: Panel Discusion
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about how your industry is currently leveraging AI and what this means for the future workforce.
CATEGORIES:PANEL DISCUSSION
LOCATION:Salon IV\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T162500Z
DTEND:20260928T174000Z
SUMMARY:Break and Visit Exhibitors
DESCRIPTION:Visitor exhibitors
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Pre-Conference Lobby\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T163000Z
DTEND:20260928T172500Z
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy: More Than Just Using Technology
DESCRIPTION:Preparing learners to integrate technology into their everyday lives is essential. This presentation will explore the changing role of digital literacy in education\, emphasizing the importance of providing all adults with access and knowledge to use technology effectively\, safely\, and responsibly. We’ll also discuss why digital literacy should not be treated as a separate skill but rather integrated seamlessly into classroom instruction across content areas. Participants will gain practical strategies using the BurlingtonEnglish platform to enhance digital literacy among learners\, aiming to bridge the digital divide and foster greater inclusion and empowerment through improved digital skills.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon I\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T163000Z
DTEND:20260928T172500Z
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Unleashed - NEW Innovative Leader IRC via BizInnovator Startup
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn students into the next generation of powerhouse entrepreneurs? This session is your blueprint for teaching entrepreneurship while weaving in work-based learning experiences that actually matter for long-term success. We’ll dive into the best practices that break down the walls of where learning happens\, engaging the community to spark economic vitality. Let’s bring the real world into the classroom and the classroom into the real world.\n This session will build bridges between entrepreneurship\, work-based learning\, place-making\, and community engagement. Participants will learn ways that the HS entrepreneurship classroom can be leveraged and utilized as a hub for student-centered\, problem-based\, and community-connected learning. Participants will learn about the Innovative Leader Credential that HS students can earn through demonstration of leadership skills such as creative thinking\, collaboration\, decision-making\, emotional intelligence\, resilience. Participants will leave with an actionable plan to leverage entrepreneurial learning and leadership development across their schools.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon II\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T163000Z
DTEND:20260928T172500Z
SUMMARY:Prepare the Next Generation for Success in an AI-Driven World
DESCRIPTION:As the demand for AI skills surges across industries\, are your students equipped to leverage artificial intelligence effectively and ethically? Certiport offers specialized courses designed to teach the foundational requirements of AI in the workplace\, culminating in a certification that demonstrates real-world\, job-ready expertise. All IBEA attendees will receive complimentary access to these courses\, practice exams\, and certification opportunities—empowering you to help your students stand out in today’s competitive market. Join our session to discover the details of this offer or visit the Certiport booth during the conference for additional information.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Teamwork in Action: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of how modern businesses collaborate and the critical role of teamwork.
CATEGORIES:PANEL DISCUSSION
LOCATION:Salon IV\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://theleaderwithin2026ibeafallconve.sched.com/event/3a1203772a6b3f54aa940bf2ce947d8b
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DTSTART:20260928T174000Z
DTEND:20260928T180000Z
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual IBEA business meeting.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Keynote: The bridge to better workdays and better communities: the daily discipline of emotional intelligence…how leaders show up!
DESCRIPTION:In this compelling session which blends stories from the trenches on a foundation of research from the industry’s best\, keynote speaker Sinikka Waugh offers a novel look at the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership\, entrepreneurship\, and workplace satisfaction today\, helping make the case for building emotional intelligence as one of the most powerful investments we can make in our future. &nbsp\;Punctuated with data from the field\, the insights offered in this session will hit home with their clarity and relevance to those preparing tomorrow’s workforce. And for all of us\, regardless of where we sit and what roles we play in our day-to-day\, this enthusiastic and passionate speaker\, founder and president of Your Clear Next Step\, offers proven\, practical tools we can use right now to grow our own emotional intelligence and co-create greatness around us. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T192000Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Awards (Ticket Required)
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CATEGORIES:FOOD
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T204000Z
DTEND:20260928T213500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Conference Hall: Building Bridges with "Trade Talks"
DESCRIPTION:This will be included on the SCHED event planning tool under your session title. Please think about topics and materials that can be taken back and be applied to the classroom for either high school or college level students.\nIt all began with a conversation in a previous IBEA conference lobby. What if we could bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world commerce by bringing business leaders directly to our students? That simple idea evolved into Trade Talks\, an event series that gives students an exclusive\, behind-the-scenes look at the business of organizing large-scale projects.\nIn this session\, we will share the journey of conceiving and executing our Trade Talks series\, from its informal beginning to its success as a professional development opportunity. We'll detail our process for connecting with industry partners and reveal how this initiative answers the common "when am I ever going to use this?" question for our students by providing them with tangible\, real-world context for their curriculum. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for creating their own "bridge-building" events.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon II\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260928T204000Z
DTEND:20260928T213500Z
SUMMARY:Empowering Classrooms with AI Tools: Building Connections to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to integrate AI tools into your business classroom in meaningful and manageable ways. This session will explore how artificial intelligence can support teachers by streamlining everyday tasks such as lesson planning\, feedback\, communication\, and resource creation. Learn how to use AI to save time and increase your overall efficiency—while maintaining your unique teaching voice. You'll walk away with practical tools\, classroom-ready examples\, and ideas you can implement right away.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon I\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260928T213500Z
SUMMARY:Three Activities to Build Connections Between Students and Careers
DESCRIPTION:Based on insights from guest speakers\, college students\, interns\, and employers\, this session includes&nbsp\;three&nbsp\;activities&nbsp\;that are easy to apply and adapt to your own classroom instruction\, as ways to bring students and curriculum together.&nbsp\; All&nbsp\;three&nbsp\;will show adaptations specifically for entrepreneurship\, emotional intelligence\, and career readiness.&nbsp\; Session handouts include instructions for each activity\, what it is intended to accomplish\, how to apply it\, and suggested modifications to get your own creative energies going\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; - The {Entrepreneurial} Interview (project with prep\, outside work\, presentation\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; - The “Guest Speaker” with a twist (1-2 class periods\, minimal writing\, reflection)\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; - The Experiential Learning Assignment (outside class extended engagement with reflection)\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; - The Award Intro / Eulogy (assignment\, minimal)\nSession includes brief introduction to the assignments\, plus Q&A time.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260915T142048Z
DTSTART:20260928T204000Z
DTEND:20260928T213500Z
SUMMARY:Human Resources: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on current hiring trends\, best practices\, and the skills companies are seeking in new talent.
CATEGORIES:PANEL DISCUSSION
LOCATION:Salon IV\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260928T220000Z
SUMMARY:Closing and Unconference: Door Prizes and Adjourn
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Salon II & III\, Courtyard Marriott Ankeny\, 2405 SE Creekview Dr\, Ankeny\, IA 50021
SEQUENCE:0
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