MECA (MS Educational Computing Association) provides for the sharing and exchanging of ideas, techniques, materials, and procedures for all persons interested in technology in education including instructional applications, administrative applications, and computer science education.

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This year we are going “Back to the Basics” for our grooviest MECA yet on February 21-23, 2024!  We will be back at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS for some far-out sessions. Registration is open.

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Super Early Bird Registration - $110 through Oct. 30, 2023

Early Bird Registration - $135  Oct. 31, 2023  - Dec. 11, 2023

Regular Registration - $160  Dec. 12, 2023 - Jan. 26, 2024

Onsite Registration - $185

In the meantime, are you interested in presenting a tech session? Start working on this year's Call for Proposal for MECA 2024. Apply HERE. Remember that presenters can attend the conference FREE of charge. Call for Proposals will end October 3, 2023. Click HERE for inspiration on possible topics.

Our Tech Playground will be back again this year at the MECA Exhibit Hall. Here, we will offer 25-minute fast-paced tools and tips. NEW this year, Tech Playground presentations will qualify you for a 50% off Super Early Bird registration!!  Tech Playground shares are mini-sessions where 2 speakers are grouped together to each give a 25 min tech tool/idea. Apply HERE.

Please consider submitting a presentation for one of our 5 tracks:

• METLA/ IT Professionals

• Educator

• Administrator

• Library Media Specialist

• Instructional Technology Specialist/Coach

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Help us spread the word.  Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/mecams, and follow us on Twitter @msmeca or Instagram @meca_mississppi. Share your photos, thoughts, and passion for educational technology! Don't forget to use a MECA 2024 hashtag, #backtobasics, #meca2024 or #groovymeca.

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MECA App Guidance

1. Download the EventMobi App from the Google Play or iOS App Store.

2. Open the Event Mobi app on your device.

3. Add the MECA event to your app using event code meca2024.

4. Enter the email address you used to register for the event. Click continue.

5. Create a password for the app. Click continue.

6. A confirmation email will be sent that must be verified before you can login.

7. After verification, the app will reload. Login by re-entering your email address and password.

8. Once inside the app, navigate to the top left menu to view the app features or select any of the buttons on the app home page.
    

CEU/SEMI Information

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CEU/SEMI info will be updated after the schedule is completed.

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Hotel Information (2024 Conference Info)

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The hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Downtown (King Edward)

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The room rates are inclusive of valet parking for one vehicle per guest room.  Additional vehicles will be provided at the normal rate of $20.00 plus tax.

To make reservations, call 1-877-782-9444.  Identify yourself as a member of MECA for the group rate.  Reservations must be made by January 16, 2024. 

If payment is to be made with a district check, a tax exempt letter must accompany the payment.  Tax exemption will only cover the state tax of 11%. An Occupancy Fee of $.75 per rooming night is not covered under the Tax Exemption and it must be included in the payment along with the room total.If you would like to verify the totals before cutting a check for your stay, please call 601-353-5464, Ext. 3 for Accounting. PLEASE mail payment two weeks before arrival. Payments can be sent to the address below. If the check cannot be mailed two weeks prior to arrival, please email the tax exempted letter to jantw-salesadm@hilton.com 

Hilton Garden Inn

235 W. Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Attention: Accounting- MECA 2023

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The room rates are: