GBEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026

Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the 2026 Georgia Business Education Association Fall Conference! This year’s event is all about being Future Focused.​
The Georgia Business Education Association (GBEA) is an affiliate of the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education (GACTE), the National Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE), the National Business Education Association (NBEA), and the Southern Business Education Association (SBEA). As members, teachers can network with each other to gain useful ideas and techniques to utilize in their classroom as well as participate in professional development at the local, state, and national levels. We are thrilled to invite you to our 2026 Conference!

Registration Now Open!

2026 Tenative Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM >> Continental Breakfast
9:30 AM >> FALCON Registration Opens
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM >> FALCON (requires separate registration)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM >> GBEA Registration Opens
​6:00 PM >> Enjoy the Augusta Nightlife!
Thursday, Sept 10, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM >> Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM >>Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:45 PM >> GBEA Luncheon & Keynote Speaker
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM >> Breakout Sessions Continue
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Friday, Sept 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM >>Breakout Sessions
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM >> GBEA Business Meeting & Conference Adjournment
Official Conference Agenda
Conference FAQs
Who Should Attend the Conference?
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All Business and Computer Science teachers, CTAE Directors and Supervisors, WBL Coordinators, and other educators passionate about finding relevant, successful practices are invited to attend!
  • Curriculum Updates
  • Career Cluster Coverage
  • Class Projects & Free Resources for the classroom
  • BEST Practices from the BEST Classrooms
  • Industry Practices from Business Professionals
  • FBLA: A Co-Curricular Piece
  • Differentiation in the Classroom
  • Technology Tools
  • Active Learning Strategies
  • Employability Skills and Activities​
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION &
​PAYMENT DEADLINE:
August 28, 2026

​Conference will be IN PERSON ONLY 
Registration fees are non-refundable no matter the circumstances

GBEA Member Registration: $355
(must provide ACTE membership number on registration form
for verification)
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Non-GBEA Member Registration: $375

On-Site Registration: $400
(no price break for membership)
Click Here to REGISTER for the GBEA Conference
Conference  Exhibitors:

Exhibitor Information – GBEA Fall Conference 2026

Exhibitor Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026
Location: Augusta Convention Center,  Augusta, GA
Hotel Information: Available after registration.

Exhibit spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Exhibit Space Includes:

* One (1) 6’ topped and skirted table

* Two (2) side chairs

Exhibitor Pricing: $400 (with discount code)

For questions or to confirm your space, please contact [email protected]. We look forward to having you join us in Augusta!

 Exhibitor Registration Form
Exhibitor Workshop Interest Form

Conference Hotel:

Information Given In Registration Confirmation

​For questions regarding Conference Registration please contact i[email protected].