2026 Area 10 Leadership Conference

The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are hosting the Area 10 Leadership Conference, sponsored by LP Building Solutions, in Madison, WI on April 23-24, 2026. 

This exclusive event for Home Builders Association (HBA) Leaders and Executive Officers is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and meet other housing industry leaders from your area. Area 10 covers the states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. 

You'll learn impactful leadership strategies from industry experts during a series of education sessions, panel discussions, and networking events. 

Tentative Schedule/Agenda:

• April 23, 2026 (Day One)
  • 12:00pm - 1:45: Opening Keynote Luncheon with Heather DeSiena
  • 2:00pm -3:00pm: Presentation by Steve Bench
  • 3:15pm - 4:15pm: Breakout Session (two options)
  • 4:30pm - 5:00pm: NAHB Update by Bill Owens, 2026 NAHB Chairman
  • 5:00pm: Hop on the bus! Networking Reception & Tour at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, sponsored by Drexel Building Supply
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm: Networking Reception
• April 24, 2026 (Day Two)
  • 8:00am - 9:00am: Breakfast Session
  • 9:15am - 10:00am: Breakout Sesion (two options)
  • 10:15am - 11:15am: Leadership Growth Hacks with David Belman
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm: State of the States | Providing Value in Membership
  • 12:15pm: Closing Comments
  • Box lunch available as you depart

Registration includes:

• Day One: Lunch, Networking Reception with beverages and heavy appetizers
• Day Two: Breakfast, Box Lunch (to-go, or to stay)

Hotel Accomodations - a block of rooms is available at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace for the nights of April 22 & 23, 2026 with a nightly rate of $169. Reservation cut-off date is March 23, 2026. 
   
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