63rd Annual Conference | November 5-7, 2026
Embassy Suites Downtown Omaha, Old Market | Omaha, Nebraska
Register Today!Register before October 23, 2026 for the discounted rate.
Add the Friday Luncheon to your order when registering; seating is limited. MVEA Member rates are discounted; members also receive a subscription to the Journal of Economic Insight. |
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Conference HotelEmbassy Suites Downtown Omaha, Old Market
555 S 10th St | Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (816) 531-3000 Conference Rate: $155/night Book online before October 5th to receive the group rate. Learn more about the hotel perks and Old Market area! |
2026 Keynote Speakers
Preliminary Information
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THURSDAY EVENING KEYNOTE
Dr. Edward Balisteri About Dr. Balisteri: Duane Acklie College of Business Yeutter Institute Chair at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Professor Balistreri has contributed to climate and trade-policy debates as an academic, a research economist at the United States International Trade Commission, and as a consultant. Learn more here. 
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FRIDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Dr. Cory Koedel About Dr. Koedel: Middlebush Chair in Economics at the University of Missouri. Professor Koedel has expertise in education policy, labor markets and conditions for K-12 education, and educational success. Learn more here. 
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Professional Development Sessions
We are planning the to hold professional development workshops in addition to the research sessions and speakers. These include topics like teaching, research, and life after graduation.
These will offer the opportunity for the valuable mentoring that has been part of the MVEA for many years.
These will offer the opportunity for the valuable mentoring that has been part of the MVEA for many years.
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