All advisors are highly encouraged to attend this important two-day conference. It allows you to renew acquaintances and provides valuable training and resources to take back to the classroom. We are offering exciting workshops and there is something for everyone. Please take a moment to review the enclosed information and fill out and complete your registration as directed. We hope to see all of you at this year’s Professional Development Conference. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Coordinator.
What is the Professional Development Conference (PDC)?
PDC is a development conference designed to provide our NM MESA advisors with tools and strategies to implement a successful NM MESA program. Besides professional development workshops, this conference is an annual meeting for our advisors where important NM MESA information will be relayed such as competition information, regional advisor meetings, MESA updates, and more! All attendees must be advisors at current NM MESA programs.
Tentative General Agenda
Monday, August 31, 2026:
8:00-12:30 Advisor Registration
8:30-12:30 Defensive Driving Course (Optional)
10:30-12:30 New Advisor Training (New Advisors Only)
12:45-3:00 Lunch-General Session*
- Welcome and Region/Staff Introductions
- What’s New at NM MESA/Statewide Overview?
- MESA Day/MESA USA 2026-2027 Handbook Overview
- NMAA Overview
- Advisor Networking & Activities
3:15-4:15 Breakout Session 1
4:15-5:15 Partner Open House
6:00-8:00 NM MESA Recognition Banquet (Optional)*
Tuesday, September 1, 2026:
7:00-8:00 Day 2 Sign In and Breakfast*
8:00-9:00 Breakout Session 2
9:15-10:15 Breakout Session 3
10:30-11:30 Breakout Session 4
11:30-12:00 Hotel Check Out-Lunch Pick Up
12:00-2:00 Regional Breakout Meetings-Box Lunch*
2:00 Advisor Dismissal
*Meal/Food Provided.
Event Resources
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