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2026 Summer Conference: Business, People, & Leadership

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) to Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

192 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
United States
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Connect. Collaborate. Influence.

The MISBO Summer Conference is leveling up, designed to bring independent school leaders together in a way that feels purposeful, personal, and powerful. This year’s focus on Business, People, and Leadership transcends functional silos to create bold conversations and real solutions for today’s schools.

Get ready to meet multiple decision-makers from the same school, because this conference is built for meaningful connections 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Human Resources
  • Business & Finance
  • Finance Officers
  • Facilities & Operations Directors
  • Technology Leaders
  • Academic Leaders
  • Aspiring Business Officers

HRCI Credit

This program is currently under review for HRCI credit.

SHRM Credit

This program is currently under review for SHRM credit.

CPE CREDIT

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MISBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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Credits Price
Member
Log in to get member pricing!  Registration Ends 6/14/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$590.00
Price will increase to $725.00 on 5/27/26
Credits Price
Non-member
Log in to get member pricing!  Registration Ends 6/14/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$670.00
Price will increase to $805.00 on 5/27/26
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Scott Carlson
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Elaine Erwin
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Rachel Flavin
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Heather Flynt
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Michael Forrester
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Ryan James
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Kristoffer Kennedy
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Amy King
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Emily Klein
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Lisa Lawrence
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Janis McCambridge
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Janis McCambridge Controller Carolina Day School
Melanie Miller
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Melanie Miller Director of Human Resources St. Anne's Belfield School
Todd Morris
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Avery Nesbitt
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Jason Podhorez
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Mackenzie Rackley
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Jeff Role
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Hanes Swingle
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Christy Taylor
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Renee Timmerman
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Lori Tolbert
Lori Tolbert Controller Spartanburg Day School
Robert Martin
Robert Martin ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES
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For More Information:

Kaleigh White Smolinski
Kaleigh White Smolinski
PhD Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)301-0080
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