The National Teachers Conference is an annual event for educators involved in the VE program, providing a platform for networking, sharing best practices, and learning new strategies for engaging students in business education. Attendees participate in training workshops, panel discussions, interactive sessions, demonstrations, and have opportunities to engage with industry professionals and experts in the field. The conference aims to enhance the VE program in classrooms by providing new resources, tools, and insights for educators to prepare their students. We look forward to your participation!

REGISTRATION

NTC Registration

July 11-13
Agenda to follow
In-Person
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New Teacher Orientation Day Registration

NOTE: New VE Facilitators must complete both registration forms

Wednesday, Jun 28
10am – 3:30pm ET / 9am – 2:30pm CT / 7am – 12:00pm PT
Online
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES – In Person at Long Island University Brooklyn.

Pre-Conference: Monday July 10

6 PM – Optional NTC Mixer

Day 1 - Tuesday July 11

7 AM – Breakfast & Registration

8 AM – Welcome Keynote

9 AM – Group Photo!

9:30 AM – Morning Breakout Sessions

12 PM – Lunch

1 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions

4 PM – Closing Session 

4:30 PM – Certiport D4D or ESB Testing Opportunity

Evening Social Activity

Day 2 - Wednesday July 12

7:45 AM – Breakfast

8 AM – Opening & Featured Speaker

9:30 AM – Morning Breakout Sessions

12 PM – Lunch

1 PM – Keynote Address

2:15 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions

4 PM – Closing Session

4:30 PM – Certiport D4D or ESB Testing Opportunity

Evening Social Activity

Day 3 - Thursday July 13

7:45 AM – Breakfast

8 AM – Keynote Address

9:15 AM – Morning Breakout Sessions

12 PM – Lunch & Closing Remarks

1 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions

3:45 PM – Conference Wrap Up

Stay tuned for further details and updates!

NEW VE FACILITATORS – Orientation Day via Zoom

  • Wednesday June 28: 10am – 3:30pm ET
  • The pre-NTC conference VE Orientation Day is available to all new VE facilitators and is designed to provide the foundation necessary to get the most out of the NTC Conference and to prepare you for launching your VE program.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Hotel Accomodations

The Holiday Inn Downtown Brooklyn

300 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Group Rate Ends June 10, 2023 or if hotel reaches 80% capacity

Reservation Link

If you are interested in staying any additional days, please email Aly Martinez at Am@nyhotelmgmt.com with the subject line “Virtual Enterprises National Teachers Conference Room Block Inquiry” to request the room block rate. Offer is subject to vary.

The Hampton Inn by Hilton in Brooklyn

125 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Group Rate Ends June 19, 2023 or if hotel reaches 80% capacity

Reservation Link

Questions? Call 718-875-8800. Attendees can also call 1-800-HILTONS to call central reservations. The group code is “VEI”.

Billing Details

No invoice will be generated by Virtual Enterprises International. Our EventBrite registration will list your pass as “free” because the NTC Conference Registration Fee is included in the school’s Program Participation Fees for the 2023-24 school year. 

Location

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Directions

  • The Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is located at 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn NY 11201 (click here for Google Map directions). Proceed to the Kumble Theater where check-in will take place. 

Meals & Entertainment

Monday – July 10

Wine Mixer! This optional event includes light refreshments (dinner on your own)

Tuesday – July 11

Light breakfast, full lunch and “Dinner with the President” included

Wednesday – July 12

Light breakfast and full lunch included. Dinner on your own – we encourage you to explore all that Brooklyn & NYC have to offer!

Thursday – July 13

Light breakfast and full lunch included

Other handy dining options:

  • The LIU-Brooklyn Cyber Cafe will be open Tuesday through Thursday, offering refreshments and meals for purchase
  • Just across the street from the LIU Brooklyn campus you will find the Dekalb Market Hall

Notes for the Week

Attire: Attendees should plan to dress in business casual attire.

Bring Your Own Device: The conference will be BYOD “bring your own device”

Internet Connectivity: Wireless internet will be available for all participants throughout the week.

Announcements & Updates: We will be using Remind to send SMS text message updates to participants throughout the week. If you don’t wish to receive these messages, please contact Gina Pol at gpol@veinternational.org.

Photo Consent Form: We will be taking photos and videos during the conference so please submit this Photo Consent Form to provide VE with permission to include you in communications materials following the conference.

Sharing Media: Please share any photos or videos you take during this year’s NTC by dropping your content in this folder.

(NOTE: The Photo Consent Form is also included as part of the NTC registration. Only one consent form is needed per person).

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