Annual Conference
AUGUST 4-6, 2026
Each year secondary and post-secondary transportation instructors from around the Midwest meet at MTTIA for professional development, training, and networking. We have training available in Automotive, Auto Body, Heavy Truck, and Diesel Equipment. Attending this year’s conference will satisfy the yearly requirement of 20 hours of ASE Certified Automotive Technology training. This is a must conference for those who want to stay abreast of changing technology! You will also receive a CEU certificate at the end of the conference.
Conference Schedule
Enjoy three days of professional sessions along with evening networking activities that include a boat cruise, the Minnesota State Transportation Center’s Annual Award Presentation, and evening networking.
Monday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration at Breezy Dockside
Tuesday
7:00 Registration
8:00 - 12:00 PM Training Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 PM Training Sessions
7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner & Awards Presentation at Breezy Point
At-a-Glance Schedule
Wednesday
8:00 - 12:00 PM Training Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM Training Sessions
4:00 - 5:30 Trade Show
5:30 Dinner at CLC
8:00 Boat Cruise at Breezy Point
Thursday
8:00 - 12:00 PM Training Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM MTTIA Planning and Interest Meeting
Lodging
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Stay at Breezy Point Resort on beautiful Pelican Lake! Evening activities will also take place here.
When booking use Group ID 508389.
Networking Boat Cruise
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Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise at Breezy Point Resort on Pelican Lake, featuring 8,367 acres of scenic water, 23 miles of shoreline, and crystal-clear visibility up to 20 feet. Take in the views while connecting with peers and industry partners.
Awards Presentation
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The Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence will host their annual Awards Presentation over dinner on Wednesday night for educators, industry, and staff.
This awards dinner is included in conference registration and only covers 1 person. Any additional attendees will need to purchase a separate ticket if space is available.
Trade Show
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Network with our amazing exhibitors! The Trade show is Wednesday night from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
New Teacher Mentoring
New teachers (less than 3 years or teachers that are newly assigned to teaching transportation) are invited to a New Teacher Mentoring session packed with great information and special guest speakers.
CEU’s & Credits
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Take home a certificate with 20 hours of CEU’s.
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Attending MTTIA qualifies for a 3 Graduate Credit workshop under the Department of Technological Studies at St. Cloud State University.
Conference attendees will be able to register for credit by attending conference sessions, demonstrations and other related activities.
Individuals will be asked to submit a synopsis of technical presentations in which they have attended, and how information from these sessions could be used in the classroom with their students.
Costs
3 graduate credits are a total of $500 (this is discounted from their normal rate of $1,500)
You must attend the conference for all 3 days to qualify.
For all registration questions and more details please contact Kurt Helgeson – krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
Conference Code of Conduct
Supervisor Letter Template
Does your supervisor need a little extra justification on why you should attend MTTIA? Download our customizable template, fill in your information and send it to your supervisor for approval! This can also help you apply for Perkins funding as well.
Please review our Code of Conduct, each conference attendee will need to agree to the Code of Conduct this prior to attending our conference.