Annual Conference 2026 – Schedule
***Schedule & Times are subject to change
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Gwyn Besner
Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education Update
*Separate Registration Required
3:30PM
MAA Board Meeting
5:00PM
MAA Past Presidents Meeting
5:00PM
New Member / First Timer Orientation
6:00PM
Conference Registration Opens
Exhibits Open
7:00PM
Thomas Lambert
“Michigan Firearm Law Update”
9:00PM
Welcome Reception – Exhibitors & Game Night!
*All Registrants are invited!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
7:30AM
Christian Breakfast
*Separate Registration Required
8:00AM
Registration Opens
Exhibits Open
8:30AM
John Schultz
“AI Unveiled: Transforming the Auction Business”
12:00PM
Vendor / Sponsor Luncheon
1:15PM
Loren Beachy
“Bidders Pouring In: The Power of Multiple Platforms”
2:45PM
Break & Tour Exhibits
Nominating Committee Meeting
Hall of Fame Committee Meeting
Voter Registration
3:30PM
MAA Annual Meeting & Elections
6:30PM
President’s Gala
Hall of Fame Presentation, Membership Awards, Marketing Awards, Scholarship Awards
*Included with your full conference registration!
9:00PM
Music, Social Time & Karaoke!
Friday, January 30, 2026
8:00AM
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8:00AM
MAA Board Meeting
2026 Board of Directors
9:00AM
NAA Hall of Famers Sid Miedema, Bill Sheridan & Scott Steffes
“Guardians of the Gavel: Lessons in Legacy and Industry Evolution”
10:45AM
David Albrecht
“From Live Auctions to Online-Only”
12:00PM
Networking Luncheon
Ice Cream Social & Exhibitor Time
1:30PM
Scott Steffes
“Navigating Ag Equipment Sales in Today’s Market”
3:00PM
Scott Miedema
“Rewriting the Rules: How Auctioneers Can Thrive and Grow in Today’s World”
4:15PM
MAC & Ringman Contestant Prep & Rules Meeting
4:30PM
Dinner on Your Own
6:00PM
Michigan Auctioneer Championship Judges Meeting
6:30PM
Michigan Auctioneer Championship, Michigan Ringman Championship & MAA Benefit Auction