2026 MSTA Leadership Conference

MSTA Leadership Conference

July 13–14, 2026

Wyndham Executive Center

(formerly Holiday Inn Executive Center)

2200 Interstate 70 SW Dr.

Columbia, MO

“Where MSTA Leaders Meet”

Open to MSTA Leaders Only

Conference Outcomes

Participants will:

• Learn more about MSTA services, benefits, and resources
• Collaborate and share effective ideas, practices, and tools to support CTA leadership roles
• Develop leadership skills to strengthen relationships and enhance their CTA

This is a hands-on, “learn and do” conference designed specifically for MSTA/CTA leaders.

Registration Steps:

1. Please verify your contact information (CTA, home address, phone, and email).
2. Select your preferred breakout sessions, answer questions.
3. Complete your registration by clicking submit.
4. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email, please call Member Care at 800-392-0532 to determine if your registration was submitted.

Event Schedule

Day 1 – Monday, July 13, 2026

8:30–9:45 — Registration, Promo Store, Region & Back-to-School Tables

8:45–9:45 — Leader Launchpad (First-Time Leaders)

10:00–11:00 — General Session Keynote

11:15–12:15

Red Group — Member Service Coordinator Meetings

Blue Group — Lunch

12:25–1:25

Red Group — Lunch

Blue Group — Member Service Coordinator Meetings

1:30–2:15 — Breakout Session #1

2:30–3:00 — Capitol Classroom: Legislative Update (Expo)

3:15–4:00 — Breakout Session #2

4:00–5:00 — Promo Store

4:00 — Hotel Check-In

5:30–8:30 — Offsite Event: Dinner & Games at Midway (see details below)

Meals provided during the event: 

• Monday, July 13th, Lunch menu is Ozark BBQ Smoked brisket 
• Pulled Chicken 
• Macaroni and Cheese 
• Broccoli Salad 
• House Salad (lettuce and toppings to the side) 
• Assorted Artisan Rolls 
• Assorted Cookies 
• Monday, July 13th, Dinner Menu at Midway Golf & Games is Canteen Taco/Nacho Buffet  Asado Marinated Chicken 
• Pulled Pork 
• Seasoned Corn Tortilla Chips 
• Flour Tortillas 
• Green Chili Pinto Beans 
• Cilantro Lime Rice 
• Warm Green Chili Beer Queso Sauce 
• Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pickled Red Onion 
• Tuesday, July 14th, Breakfast Grab & Go menu  Bacon, Egg, Cheese Burritos 
• Sausage & Egg Biscuit 
• Assorted Danishes and Scones 
• Fresh Fruit 
• Yogurt with Granola (on the side) 
• Regular/Decaf Coffee 
• Assorted Juices 
• Water Station 

Dinner & Games at Midway Golf & Games

Monday, July 13 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Dinner is provided for registered MSTA members and will be served in a private, air-conditioned banquet hall with covered patio.

Following dinner, enjoy a lively Sea Shanty sing-along led by the founders of the Springfield and KC Sea Shanty Choirs — no experience required!

Complimentary yard games (giant checkers, cornhole) will be available. Optional paid activities include mini golf, par-3 course, ax throwing, batting cages, TopTracer driving bays, and go-carts. Cash bar available.

Day 2 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026

7:15–8:00 — Breakfast

7:30–9:45 — Promo Store

8:00–8:45 — Breakout Session #3

9:00–9:45 — Breakout Session #4

10:00–12:00 — Closing Keynote – Devin Siebold

Hotel Reservations

Call

573-416-0447 or visit the website to book. Mention you are attending the MSTA Leadership Conference – IPO to receive the group rate. If the room block

appears full, contact MSTA.

Room

Block Deadline: July 1, 2026

Each CTA

will be reimbursed for one room for Monday night at the Wyndham Executive

Center group rate after the event. Reimbursement (via direct deposit to the CTA)

is provided only for rooms booked directly with the Wyndham

Executive Center. Rooms booked through third-party sites or at other hotels are

not eligible for reimbursement.