CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
What are my attendance options?
- Hybrid
- June 13 & 14 -- attend virtually.
- June 15 -- attend in-person at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minn.
- Virtual only
- June 13 & 14 – attend virtually.
- June 15 -- attend the livestream.
Select the appropriate registration type during the checkout process. You may also register for one day of MBAC23.
What options are available if I attend day three in person? What if I choose the livestream?
- In-person attendees (hybrid registration) will have access to three additional in-person exclusive sessions on day three, refreshments and lunch at the conference, and the happy hour that evening, as well as other opportunities to interact and engage with attendees, vendors, sponsors and speakers.
- All other sessions are available to both hybrid and virtual registration types.
- There will also be virtual ways to engage and connect with attendees, speakers and sponsors.
What do I need to know about the in-person venue?
The in-person portion of the conference is June 15 at Mystic Lake Center.
Mystic Lake Center
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: (866) 832-6402
Where should I park?
Park in the free lot located north of Mystic Lake Center.
- From Mystic Lake Drive NW, go west on Dakotah Parkway.
- At the roundabout, take the third exit to go south on Mystic Center Drive.
- Turn into the Mystic Lake Center event parking lot.
- Enter the building at the north entrance.
Note: Mystic Lake Center is located north of Mystic Lake Casino/Hotel. For easier access to the conference, park at Mystic Lake Center, not at the casino/hotel.
Are hotel rooms available?
If you wish to stay at the Mystic Lake Center hotel before the in-person conference day, contact Betsy Narr at 952-395-1010 or bnarr@mncpa.org. The special goup rate is availabe through May 17. Availability is limited.
Narcotics, firearms and outside alcohol policy: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a narcotics and firearm free facility. Narcotics and firearms are strictly prohibited. No outside alcohol is permitted. Guest bags and coolers are subject to search upon entry to hotel. There are no exceptions to this policy.
What are the COVID protocols?
Your health and safety is our number one priority. We continue to monitor the situation and follow MDH guidance. At this time, attendees are not required to be vaccinated or wear masks. For venue-specific details, visit Mystic Lake's health and safety page.
What technology do I need?
For the livestream/virtual portion of the conference:
- You can choose to participate via your laptop/desktop computer or via mobile device.
- If you participate via computer, you will need a functional computer with a strong internet connection. It’s not necessary to download an app if you’re not coming to the in-person portion and prefer to use your computer.
- If you participate via mobile device, you’ll need to download the Eventsential app before the conference starts on Tuesday, June 13.
For the in-person portion of the conference:
- Hybrid/in-person attendees must download the Eventsential app to your mobile device before arriving at MBAC23 on Thursday, June 15.
- You are required to use this app to check in at each session.
View more details here or refer to the pre-conference emails sent to registered attendees starting Thursday, June 8.
How can I ensure a smooth experience?
- Add noreply@rdmobile.com and confirmations@mncpa.org to your safe sender list to ensure you receive login instructions and access links.
- Pre-conference emails will be sent starting Thursday, June 8. If you don’t see these in your inbox, we recommend checking your spam folders or contacting your IT person for help.
- Test your system to ensure a good connection for viewing sessions.
- If you prefer hard copies of materials, download the materials and print them before the conference begins. Materials are available electronically only, and you can access them via your MNCPA account or within the conference platform.
- In-person attendees: Download the Eventsential app before you arrive on Thursday, June 15, to ensure you’re ready to check into the first session at 8 a.m. You are required to use this app to check in at each session.
- In-person attendees: Arrive by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15 to park, check in, grab breakfast and find your first session.
Who do I contact if I need technical assistance?
Call the MNCPA at 952-831-2707 or 1-800-331-4288 (toll-free) if you need help.