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Monday, August 3
 

7:00pm CDT

Pre-Conference Registration
Monday August 3, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside
Check in, grab your badge, and download the Sched app if you haven't already! 
Monday August 3, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

7:00am CDT

Registration Table Open
Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria
Check in, grab your badge, and download the Sched app if you haven't already! 
Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00am CDT

Open Discussion with Body works and Shannon's autobody
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Shannon's Autobody
This will be an open discussion including topics such as :
How to come together from schools to industry to build better techs?
What changes are we seeing in the new generations?
What new technologies are we missing out on?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Shannon's Autobody 124 8th Ave NE

8:00am CDT

AI in the Shop & Classroom: A Practical Guide for Technical Instructors
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
AI is already changing how shops diagnose and repair vehicles — it's time it changed how we teach, too. In this session, fellow instructors Matt and Jeff demonstrate real, practical ways to use AI in your daily workflow: building lesson content, creating presentations, generating assessments, and driving student engagement. No prior AI experience required. You'll leave with concrete ideas you...
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Speakers
avatar for Jeff Copeland

Jeff Copeland

Co-Founder, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions

avatar for Matt Boudinot

Matt Boudinot

Co-Founder and CTA, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions LLC
Co-founder of ElevatEd Automotive Solutions, where we build AI tools for the people who fix things and the people who teach them. I'm also a full-time automotive instructor and lead for the Mopar CAP program at Dakota County Technical College. It started with a practical problem... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

8:00am CDT

New Teacher Mentoring
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
If you’ve been a transportation teacher for less than 3 years please join us for our New Teacher Mentoring Session!

What to Expect
- Guest Speakers
- Resources
- Networking
Speakers
avatar for John Witthauer

John Witthauer

Automotive Instructor, Northeast Metro 916 Career and Tech Center
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  New Teachers

8:00am CDT

US2027 Engine and Emission updates for Mack/Volvo Engines
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
Topics include:Premium Tech Tool (PTT) training, best practices, and latest updatesA preview of Workshop Toolbox, the next generation replacement for PTTUS2027 engine changes and what they mean for future techniciansImportant EPA updates impacting diesel service and repairProven Mack and Volvo diagnostic strategies and troubleshooting tipsElectronic I-Shift transmission diagnosticsI-Shift design,...
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Speakers
AD

Andrew Danenhauer

Technician, M & K Truck Center
JC

Jake Chmielewski

Technician, M&K Truck Centers
I've been working on Volvo Trucks 18 years now. Started in the wash bay and parts. Have been in the service department for the last 16 years. I love working on trucks and learning new things everyday about the products growing my knowledge. I especially enjoy big engine work and transmissions... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

8:00am CDT

Electric Vehicle Thermodynamics
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
In this seminar we will look at the modern electric vehicle and see how it cools or heats both the passenger compartment and the EV battery. Topics will include:EV heat pump, internal and external heat exchangers, chiller, PTC heater, electronic expansion valves, glycol loop, latent heat, thermodynamics, sub-cool and Super Heat.We will use 4 digital thermometers, High and Low A/C pressure gauges,...
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Speakers
avatar for Al Santini

Al Santini

Technical Trainer, ConsuLab Edutech
I have been teaching for years!  First at the High School level, then at the Area Vocational level and finally at the Community College level.  Since leaving the College i have been an independent trainer specializing in the electronics end of our business.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Understanding Modern Wireless Systems
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
We will introduce you to modern automotive wireless systems. We will look at the following systems and how they are used in the automotive world:
    • Bluetooth
    • Low Energy Bluetooth
    • Wi-Fi
    • UWB – Ultra Wide-band
    • eSim – Embedded Subscriber Identity Module.
    • NFC – Near Field Communication

Speakers
JM

Jason Miller

Technical Service Engineer, BMW of North America
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
  Automotive Training

9:00am CDT

PPG classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Shannon's Autobody
Andy and Jerald will be presenting in a class setting leading us into the booth later.
Speakers
AJ

Andy Jabs

Technical & Training Manager, PPG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Shannon's Autobody 124 8th Ave NE
  Auto Body

10:00am CDT

PPG Booth time
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Shannon's Autobody
We will be in the Paint booth with PPG experts Andy Jabs and Jerald Gay.
Speakers
AJ

Andy Jabs

Technical & Training Manager, PPG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Shannon's Autobody 124 8th Ave NE
  Auto Body

10:00am CDT

Build With AI: A Hands-On Workshop for Automotive Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
You've seen what AI can do — now build something with it. Bring a topic you're teaching next semester and leave with materials you actually created during this session. Matt and Jeff will guide you step-by-step through using AI to develop lesson content, build task sheets, design assessments, and create presentation materials tailored to your own curriculum. This is not a lecture — it's a...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Copeland

Jeff Copeland

Co-Founder, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions

avatar for Matt Boudinot

Matt Boudinot

Co-Founder and CTA, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions LLC
Co-founder of ElevatEd Automotive Solutions, where we build AI tools for the people who fix things and the people who teach them. I'm also a full-time automotive instructor and lead for the Mopar CAP program at Dakota County Technical College. It started with a practical problem... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

1:00pm CDT

Electrifying Automotive Education
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
Electric vehicle technology is reshaping the automotive industry, yet many high school and college programs struggle with finding the time teach this complex, and rapidly evolving field. This session delivers practical, strategies to integrate electric drive concepts into your existing curriculum. Learn how to update your automotive program with minimal investment in specialized tools, vehicles,...
See More →
Speakers
DW
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

AI in the Shop & Classroom: A Practical Guide for Technical Instructors
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
AI is already changing how shops diagnose and repair vehicles — it's time it changed how we teach, too. In this session, fellow instructors Matt and Jeff demonstrate real, practical ways to use AI in your daily workflow: building lesson content, creating presentations, generating assessments, and driving student engagement. No prior AI experience required. You'll leave with concrete ideas you...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Copeland

Jeff Copeland

Co-Founder, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions

avatar for Matt Boudinot

Matt Boudinot

Co-Founder and CTA, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions LLC
Co-founder of ElevatEd Automotive Solutions, where we build AI tools for the people who fix things and the people who teach them. I'm also a full-time automotive instructor and lead for the Mopar CAP program at Dakota County Technical College. It started with a practical problem... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

1:00pm CDT

Caterpillar New Stage 5 Emissions
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W172 Marine Powersports Lab - North Part
This Presentation is going to cover the New Stage 5 Emissions on a 3.6L Cat Engine on a test stand and running demo
Speakers
MS

Michael Shepherd

Technical Instructor, Ziegler Cat
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W172 Marine Powersports Lab - North Part
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

1:00pm CDT

IH S13 Dual Stage Aftertreatment Design, Operation & Repair
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
Presentation on the S13 Engine and dual stage Aftertreatment. Reflect on how theS13 Engine is doing after a couple years out. Recap International Software
Speakers
KR
PM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

1:00pm CDT

Developing Better Diagnostic Judgment and Critical Thinking
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Help your students move beyond parts-swapping, memorized pattern failures, overreliance on TSBs, “fix databases,” and rigid OEM trouble trees with Developing Better Diagnostic Judgment and Critical Thinking—a real-world course designed for automotive educators who want to build stronger diagnostic thinkers in the classroom, lab, and shop environment.This class gives instructors a...
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Speakers
avatar for Haakan Light

Haakan Light

Manager of Training and Development, Topdon USA
Haakan has spent over 18 years of his professional career in the automotive industry. He is ASE certified as a service advisor, parts specialist and technician. His automotive journey began working as a general services technician at a local tire franchise in High School. He graduated... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

EV Circuits
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
In this seminar we will look deeply into the high voltage circuit and the low voltage interlock loop circuit.  This will be a hands on seminar using a Consulab EV Trainer.   Additionally we will look at some basic diagnostics of EV systems minus the heating and cooling circuits for the battery, electronics and interior.
 
Presented by: Al Santini  Technical Trainer – ConsuLab

Speakers
avatar for Al Santini

Al Santini

Technical Trainer, ConsuLab Edutech
I have been teaching for years!  First at the High School level, then at the Area Vocational level and finally at the Community College level.  Since leaving the College i have been an independent trainer specializing in the electronics end of our business.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

3:00pm CDT

Build With AI: A Hands-On Workshop for Automotive Educators
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
You've seen what AI can do — now build something with it. Bring a topic you're teaching next semester and leave with materials you actually created during this session. Matt and Jeff will guide you step-by-step through using AI to develop lesson content, build task sheets, design assessments, and create presentation materials tailored to your own curriculum. This is not a lecture — it's a...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Copeland

Jeff Copeland

Co-Founder, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions

avatar for Matt Boudinot

Matt Boudinot

Co-Founder and CTA, ElevatEd Automotive Solutions LLC
Co-founder of ElevatEd Automotive Solutions, where we build AI tools for the people who fix things and the people who teach them. I'm also a full-time automotive instructor and lead for the Mopar CAP program at Dakota County Technical College. It started with a practical problem... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

3:00pm CDT

Teaching Electrical Without the Thousand-Yard Stare
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
“Helping Students Stop Guessing and Start Testing”
Electrical theory can drain the battery out of even good students. This session breaks down strategies for teaching circuits, voltage drop, grounds, relays, and scan-tool data using visual models, simple fault setups, and student-friendly diagnostic routines. The focus is on moving students from memorizing terms to thinking like technicians.

Speakers
TP
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

7:00pm CDT

Dinner & TCOE Awards Presentation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lakeside Ballroom at Breezy Point
Enjoy a steak buffet dinner while the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence hosts their annual Awards Presentation for educators, industry, and staff.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lakeside Ballroom at Breezy Point 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472
  Evening Activity

9:00pm CDT

Dockside Networking
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside
Join us Dockside at Breezy Point after the Awards Presentation for networking.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472
  Evening Activity
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

7:30am CDT

Coffee and Rolls
Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria
Grab a cup of coffee and a roll before morning training sessions start.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00am CDT

Automotive Networking
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Automotive networks, CANbus (controller area network) unique demonstration technique for 1st time students to build the “nodes”.   The session is designed to build technicians with high impact and no pressure.
· Build the “nodes”
· Install the termination resistors
· Connect nodes to the “bus”
· See the data
Speakers
MB

Mark Bone

Professional Trainer, Megatech Corporation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Equip Automotive and Autobody Welding part 1
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W100 Welding Lab
The curriculum includes over two sessions
*mig welding technicquest
*STRSW
*Safe welding practices
*Material Prep
*Measuring and evaluating metal
*MIG process control and machine settings
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

8:00am CDT

Electric Vehicle Thermodynamics
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
In this seminar we will look at the modern electric vehicle and see how it cools or heats both the passenger compartment and the EV battery. Topics will include:EV heat pump, internal and external heat exchangers, chiller, PTC heater, electronic expansion valves, glycol loop, latent heat, thermodynamics, sub-cool and Super Heat.We will use 4 digital thermometers, High and Low A/C pressure gauges,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Al Santini

Al Santini

Technical Trainer, ConsuLab Edutech
I have been teaching for years!  First at the High School level, then at the Area Vocational level and finally at the Community College level.  Since leaving the College i have been an independent trainer specializing in the electronics end of our business.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Modern HVAC, what are we doing today to keep our customers comfortable?
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
We will dive into today’s technology that we use to keep our customers comfortable when they drive. This will include:Modern A/C compressorsHeat PumpsElectric HeatersWater heatersHeating elements combined with water coresHeated interior panelsFully electronic ventilation cases including electronic registersCondensers – No longer are they always in front of the radiatorNew...
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Speakers
JM

Jason Miller

Technical Service Engineer, BMW of North America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 South Automotive Main Lab
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Stellantis - Chad Sheets
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief update on Stellantis company plans, including product launch plans. Technical presentation includes highlights of Dodge Charger/Jeep Wagoneer S EV technology, all new Cummins engine, fuel, system, and aftertreatment/emissions. Will also include information on latest vehicle communications systems and new 8-speed ZF transmissions.
Speakers
CS

Chad Sheets

Area Training Operations Manager -  Denver and Midwest, Stellantis Performance Institute
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Failure Analysis with Wallwork Truck Centers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom

Speakers
JF

Josh Farsdale

Service Support Manager, Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

8:00am CDT

Vermeer CAN Bus Training
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
Brently Beall - Service Training Lead from Vermeer Corp. in Pella, IA will be focusing on CAN bus control systems. It is true that these systems help to simplify wiring, improve reliability, delivered operator-friendly controls, and provided more machine operating information but it takes a well-trained technician to diagnosis and repair them when issue arise. Last Brently shared the Vermeer...
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Speakers
BB
JV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

10:00am CDT

Essential Automotive Evaporative Emissions Skills
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed specifically for the automotive lab environment, this training provides a practical roadmap for teaching EVAP system operation and repair. We focus on the "big four" components: canisters, purge valves, vent solenoids, and sensors, and how to demonstrate their interaction to students. The session includes a deep dive into OBD II logic and hands on troubleshooting tips that you can...
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Speakers
JW

Jim Wilson

Instructor, ATech Training
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

11:00am CDT

mirka
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
New technologies for Autobody and Mirka
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

1:00pm CDT

Electrifying Automotive Education
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
Electric vehicle technology is reshaping the automotive industry, yet many high school and college programs struggle with finding the time teach this complex, and rapidly evolving field. This session delivers practical, strategies to integrate electric drive concepts into your existing curriculum. Learn how to update your automotive program with minimal investment in specialized tools, vehicles,...
See More →
Speakers
DW
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
C221 Computer Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Lithia & Driveway featuring Porsche & Audi Minneapolis 
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Limited Capacity seats available
Lithia Motors - Dave Ydstie & KayLee Watson
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Speakers
RK

Ryan Krause

Field Service Training Manager, Subaru of America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Brad Gravenhof with SATA
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Learn about the newest products from SATA. We will discuss compressed air routing, filtration, fresh air breathing equipment, the latest in spray guns and more.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Auto Body

1:00pm CDT

Fuel Workshop: Gas/Ethanol & Diesel/Biodiesel
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Vehicles, equipment and the fuels that power them have changed over the years. This workshop provides an overview of petroleum fuels, oil demand, and the fuel refining process; history of gasoline and diesel fuels and recent changes; characteristics of biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel and ethanol) and compatibility with vehicles and equipment; fuel specifications and quality; identifying and...
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Speakers
CS
avatar for Kelly Marczak

Kelly Marczak

Director, MEG Corp
Kelly Marczak has been with MEG Corp for eight years as manager of biofuel education programs. Prior to MEG Corp, Kelly led the American Lung Association in Minnesota’s Clean Fuels program. For 17 years she worked with OEMs to educate vehicle owners about ethanol blends and with... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  Automotive Training

1:00pm CDT

Controller Area Network with Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom

Speakers
JF

Josh Farsdale

Service Support Manager, Wallwork Truck Center
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

1:00pm CDT

John Deere Electro-Hydraulic Systems
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
Jared Rentmeester – Instructor for 4WD Loaders & Scraper System from John Deere in Davenport, IA will be focusing on Electro-Hydraulic systems (EH). Gone are the days of mechanical linkages as EH controls electronic joysticks and pedals sending signals to hydraulic valves, resulting in smoother, more precise operation, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. As John Deere continues to...
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Speakers
JR

Jared Rentmeester

Instructor, John Deere
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

2:30pm CDT

Lithia & Driveway featuring Porsche & Audi Minneapolis 
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Limited Capacity seats available
Lithia Motors - Dave Ydstie & KayLee Watson
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

2:30pm CDT

The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
The progression of the symmetrical AWD system
Speakers
RK

Ryan Krause

Field Service Training Manager, Subaru of America
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
W161 Automotive Powertrain Lab
  Automotive Training

2:30pm CDT

Teaching Electrical Without the Thousand-Yard Stare
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
“Helping Students Stop Guessing and Start Testing”
Electrical theory can drain the battery out of even good students. This session breaks down strategies for teaching circuits, voltage drop, grounds, relays, and scan-tool data using visual models, simple fault setups, and student-friendly diagnostic routines. The focus is on moving students from memorizing terms to thinking like technicians.

Speakers
TP
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
C222 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

3:00pm CDT

I-CAR
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
I-CAR academy
Speakers
JB

Justin Bettendorf​​​​

Principle Business Development, I-CAR
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Auto Body

3:00pm CDT

Welding with Equip part 2
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
Part two: q and a session
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W100 Welding Lab
  Auto Body

4:00pm CDT

Trade Show
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lounge/West Hallway
Connect with our incredible exhibitors! Discover cutting-edge products, services, and resources while expanding your professional network.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lounge/West Hallway
  Trade Show

5:30pm CDT

Dinner at CLC
Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00pm CDT

Boat Cruise on Pelican Lake
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside
Enjoy a boat cruise at Breezy Point Resort on Pelican Lake featuring scenic views and opportunities to network with peers and industry partners; the boat holds 80 people and seating is first-come, first-served.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Breezy Point Dockside 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472
  Evening Activity
 
Thursday, August 6
 

7:30am CDT

Coffee and Rolls
Thursday August 6, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria
Grab a cup of coffee and a roll before morning training sessions start.
Thursday August 6, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

8:00am CDT

Essential Automotive Evaporative Emissions Skills
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed specifically for the automotive lab environment, this training provides a practical roadmap for teaching EVAP system operation and repair. We focus on the "big four" components: canisters, purge valves, vent solenoids, and sensors, and how to demonstrate their interaction to students. The session includes a deep dive into OBD II logic and hands on troubleshooting tips that you can...
See More →
Speakers
JW

Jim Wilson

Instructor, ATech Training
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Mental Illness & Education: What Educators Need to Know
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W218 Computer Classroom
Do you know how a diagnosed mental illness impacts a students’ ability to learn?  Do you suspect a student has an undiagnosed mental illness but aren’t sure how to talk to them about it?  The intersection of mental health & technical education is complicated- come learn how to navigate it!  This course will explore the mental health conditions educators are most likely to...
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Speakers
avatar for Margaret Light

Margaret Light

Owner & Therapist, Equilibrium Therapy Services PLLC
Margaret is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and owner of Equilibrium Therapy Services P.L.L.C., a private practice serving Minnesota and Wisconsin. Margaret is also a MN LMFT & LPC/LPCC Board-Approved Supervisor. Currently, Margaret offers... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
W218 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

8:00am CDT

Seam Sealers, Estimating, and New Technology with 3m's Chris Sandquist
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
3m will be bringing us their new technologies, estimating with insurance, and seam sealers.
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
  Auto Body

8:00am CDT

Cummins 6.7 Gas Engine & X15 Natural Gas Engine
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South

Speakers
JL

Jim Langhoff

Technical Engine Trainer, Cummins Sales and Service
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W165 Marine Powersports Lab - South
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

8:00am CDT

Transforming Heavy Vehicle Education with Electude
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
Traditional learning materials often fail to engage today’s highly visual, kinesthetic learners. This interactive seminar introduces instructors to Electude’s revolutionary 'learn-by-doing' approach.Discover how to transform your classroom using gamified, discovery-based lessons and hardware solutions that bring invisible and abstract concepts to life. Participants will experience this...
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Speakers
DW
TP
WM
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
W166 Marine Powersports Classroom
  Diesel & Heavy Equipment

8:00am CDT

Introduction to Oscilloscopes
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
This class is the ideal foundational class for any technician looking to sharpen their diagnostic edge with real-world, high-value skills. This class demystifies the oscilloscope, showing how it goes far beyond a basic multimeter by revealing what’s happening in a circuit in real time—exactly as a control module sees it. The class is focused on:  “How to get the waveform on the...
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Speakers
avatar for Haakan Light

Haakan Light

Manager of Training and Development, Topdon USA
Haakan has spent over 18 years of his professional career in the automotive industry. He is ASE certified as a service advisor, parts specialist and technician. His automotive journey began working as a general services technician at a local tire franchise in High School. He graduated... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W158 Transportation Electrical Lab/Classroom
  Automotive Training

8:00am CDT

Stellantis - Chad Sheets
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief update on Stellantis company plans, including product launch plans. Technical presentation includes highlights of Dodge Charger/Jeep Wagoneer S EV technology, all new Cummins engine, fuel, system, and aftertreatment/emissions. Will also include information on latest vehicle communications systems and new 8-speed ZF transmissions.
Speakers
CS

Chad Sheets

Area Training Operations Manager -  Denver and Midwest, Stellantis Performance Institute
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W159 North Automotive Main Lab - North Part
  Automotive Training

10:00am CDT

Automotive Networking
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Automotive networks, CANbus (controller area network) unique demonstration technique for 1st time students to build the “nodes”.   The session is designed to build technicians with high impact and no pressure.
· Build the “nodes”
· Install the termination resistors
· Connect nodes to the “bus”
· See the data
Speakers
MB

Mark Bone

Professional Trainer, Megatech Corporation
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom
  Automotive Training

10:00am CDT

Recognizing, Addressing, & Preventing Educator Burnout
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W218 Computer Classroom
Have you ever met a colleague and thought “They’re SO burnt out!”?  Or, have you ever wondered if YOU are that colleague?  If so, come learn how to address your stress!  In this course, you will gain insight into stress & burnout, including how to recognize, address, & prevent burnout!  This will include defining both employment stress & burnout & their impact on...
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Speakers
avatar for Margaret Light

Margaret Light

Owner & Therapist, Equilibrium Therapy Services PLLC
Margaret is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and owner of Equilibrium Therapy Services P.L.L.C., a private practice serving Minnesota and Wisconsin. Margaret is also a MN LMFT & LPC/LPCC Board-Approved Supervisor. Currently, Margaret offers... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
W218 Computer Classroom
  Instructor Training

12:00pm CDT

Lunch with Keynote Speaker Jay Goninen from ASE
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

1:00pm CDT

MTTIA Planning and Interest Meeting
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria
Want to get involved with the MTTIA Board of Directors or help plan the conference? We're looking for passionate individuals like you to support and shape the future of MTTIA!
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
CLC Cafeteria 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
  MTTIA Meeting
 

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