MTTIA Annual Conference 2026: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

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

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

1:00pm CDT

Fuel Workshop: Gas/Ethanol & Diesel/Biodiesel

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

W162 Auto Classroom

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 troubleshooting common fuel issues; fuel storage and handling best practices; and Q&A.

Speakers

Chris Schmale

Meg Corp

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

8:00am CDT

Introduction to Oscilloscopes

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT

W162 Auto Classroom

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 screen.” A number of highly requested automotive specific tests will be demonstrated with real scope captures including:

Relative Compression
Secondary Ignition
Intake and Exhaust Pulse Captures
Databus Networks (CAN and LIN)
Dynamic Battery Testing/Starter Testing
Alternator Testing
Camshaft to Crankshaft Correlation
Current Probe Testing of Actuators Including Motors and Solenoids

Each test discussed will encompass: scope setup details, basic waveform anatomy and characteristics, as well as mixing in some real world applications of tests to demonstrate the key concepts. The PDF provided will serve as a clear reference manual for scope users so they can take it back to the bay and practice these skills right away, immediately offering opportunities to expand their skill set.

Speakers

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
W162 Auto Classroom

Automotive Training

MTTIA Annual Conference 2026

8:00am CDT

John Witthauer

1:00pm CDT

Chris Schmale

Kelly Marczak

8:00am CDT

Haakan Light

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