2026 MAFEPD Conference Agenda
Opportunities for All: Rewind, Rethink, & Reimagine
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 New Directors Pre-Conference
3:00 – 6:00 Exhibitor Set–up
3:00 – 5:00 Conference Registration
6:00 – 8:30 MAFEPD President’s Reception- JR Ballroom and Poolside
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:15 – 5:30 Registration and Visit Exhibitors
7:15 – 8:15 Breakfast Buffet- Grand Ballroom C
8:00-10:00 General Session
Welcome/Overview: Dr. Rico Buckhaulter, MAFEPD President
Introduction: Dr. Judy Nelson, MDE Federal Programs
SPEAKER
10:00 – 10:30 Break and Visit Exhibitors
10:30 – 11:30 Concurrent Sessions
JR Ballroom D -
Meeting Room B -
JR Ballroom A -
JR Ballroom B -
JR Ballroom C -
Meeting Room A -
11:30 - 11:45 Break and Visit Exhibitors
11:45 – 1:15 Luncheon- Grand Ballroom C
1:15 – 1:45 Break and Visit Exhibitors
1:45 – 2:45 Concurrent Sessions
JR Ballroom D -
Meeting Room B -
JR Ballroom A -
JR Ballroom B -
JR Ballroom C -
Meeting Room A -
2:45 – 3:00 Break and Visit Exhibitors
3:00 – 4:00 General Session- Grand Ballroom A-B -
4:00 – 4:15 Announcements, Door Prizes: Must be present to win.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:15 – 4:00 Registration and Visit Exhibitors
8:00 – 9:15 Breakfast and Annual MAFEPD Business Meeting
9:15 – 9:45 Break and Visit Exhibitors
9:45 – 11:00 General Session- Grand Ballroom A-B
Introductions:
11:00 – 1:00 Lunch: Conference participants on your own
1:00 – 2:00 Concurrent Sessions
JR Ballroom D -
Meeting Room B -
JR Ballroom A -
JR Ballroom B -
JR Ballroom C -
Meeting Room A -
2:00-2:30 Break with Exhibitors
2:30-3:30 Concurrent Sessions
JR Ballroom D -
Meeting Room B -
JR Ballroom A -
JR Ballroom B -
JR Ballroom C -
Meeting Room A -
3:30 - 4:30 Announcements
Friday June 26, 2026
7:30-8:00 Continental Breakfast - Grand Ballroom C
8:00-9:00 Concurrent Sessions
JR Ballroom D -
Meeting Room B -
JR Ballroom A -
JR Ballroom B -
JR Ballroom C -
Meeting Room A -
9:00-9:15 - Break
9:15-10:15 - General Session - Grand Ballroom A-B
Introduction:
Updates from various MDE Officers -Mississippi Department of Education
10:15-10:30 - Break
10:30 - 12:00 General Session - Grand Ballroom A-B
Dr. Lance Evans, State Superintendent-Mississippi Department of Education
Guest Speaker
12:00 - 12:45 Door Prizes: Must be present to win
Closing Remarks and Adjourn: Dr. Rico Buckhaulter, MAFEPD President
