Pre Conference Activities

This year we have several new additions to the conference. We hope you arrive early enough to check them out.

Tours to be held 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Friday, February 6, 2026

Meet with Jimmy Greene from the Saginaw Spirit and someone from the DoubleTree to talk about sports marketing and hospitality.

Additional tours are currently being confirmed and will be added in the next week.

Delta Planetarium Show 3:30 pm - Friday 6, 2026

With your conference badge you can be admitted for free to the 3:30 pm show at the Delta Planetarium just across the street from the hotel. This is approximately 1 hour long.

Friday Evening we will feature the following speakers during opening session. Please select two to visit as part of our opening session. More details will be added this week.

Ryan Neal - Hantz Financial - Broker/Financial Advisor & Entrepreneur

Peter LaFontaine - La Fontaine Auto Group - General Manager Ford and Chrysler Stores

Jarrad Scott - Owner - PM1 (Event Production, Staging and Lighting)

Joshua Wendrickx - Owner - Wendicore

Alayna Gant - Marketing - Dow Credit Union

Community Service Activity

Building blankets for local shelter this activity is immediately following the opening session and you are required to attend.

Saturday Activities

Pitch Your Idea Contest

Full details are available here and through your advisor. You will present your idea from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm as time allows. You will need to sign up for a time slot outside the room assigned.

Learn how AI can Assist you in the Future

Two sessions will be offered for this speaker. One at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Location to be determined.

Presented by Alumni Michael Vasicek with Kyndryl.

Delta Planetarium Show 3:30 pm - Saturday 7, 2026

With your conference badge you can be admitted for $5 to the 3:30 pm show at the Delta Planetarium just across the street from the hotel. This is approximately 1 hour long.

DECA Downs - Social Event - 8:30  - 10:30 pm

This event is required and will be held at the State Theatre in downtown Bay City. This is a blended activity of horse racing and comedy. Win raffle tickets to win prizes.