Quick Fire Industry Showcases

The MASA Quick Fire Industry Showcase is a virtual engagement opportunity that connects Minnesota school leaders with innovative products, services, and strategies designed to address real district challenges.

Through a series of focused presentations, participating organizations have the opportunity to share thought leadership, practical solutions, and successful approaches with district decision-makers from across Minnesota.

Unlike a traditional webinar, Quick Fire Industry Showcases are designed to be concise, engaging, and interactive—allowing school leaders to explore multiple ideas and solutions within a single session.

Why Participate?

Quick Fire Industry Showcases provide participating organizations with:

• Direct access to Minnesota school leaders and district decision-makers
• A dedicated presentation opportunity to showcase expertise and solutions
• Increased visibility through a MASA-hosted event
• Real-time participant feedback and engagement
• Opportunities to better understand district priorities and challenges

This format is designed to foster meaningful conversations while helping school leaders discover resources and ideas that may support their districts.

How It Works

Each Quick Fire Industry Showcase session features a curated series of short presentations organized around common district priorities and areas of interest.

Potential topic areas may include:

• Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence
• Finance, Budgeting & Operations
• Strategic Planning & Leadership
• Facilities, Construction & Referendum Planning
• Human Resources & Staffing
• Student Support & School Improvement

Presentations are grouped to create a relevant and engaging experience for participants while maximizing exposure for presenters.

Audience Engagement

School leaders attending a Quick Fire Industry Showcase will have opportunities to provide feedback on:

• Relevance to district needs
• Areas of interest and potential application
• Current familiarity with presented solutions
• Implementation considerations and challenges

Participating organizations may receive aggregated participant feedback and opt-in contact information when attendees choose to receive follow-up communications.

Presentation Formats

Individual Presentation

A single organization presents a focused solution, strategy, case study, or area of expertise.

Collaborative Presentation

Two or more organizations may present together when showcasing complementary solutions, partnerships, or integrated approaches.

All submissions are reviewed by MASA to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with the needs of Minnesota school leaders.

Participation & Pricing

No fees for participation for the 2026-27 school year.

Submission & Scheduling

Interested organizations will complete a brief proposal form describing:

• Topic area
• Intended audience
• Presentation format
• Learning objectives

MASA reviews submissions and schedules approved presentations based on topic alignment, session availability, and overall program balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sales presentation?

No. Quick Fire Industry Showcases are designed to emphasize ideas, solutions, best practices, and thought leadership. Presentations that are overly promotional may not be approved.

Will presenters receive attendee information?

Participating organizations may receive opt-in contact information from attendees who choose to receive follow-up communications.

Can multiple organizations present together?

Yes. Collaborative presentations are encouraged when solutions are complementary and provide value to attendees.

How are presentations selected?

MASA reviews all submissions to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with the interests of Minnesota school leaders.

Ready to Participate?

Quick Fire Industry Showcases provide a unique opportunity to engage with Minnesota school leaders, share innovative ideas, and build meaningful connections with district decision-makers.

Questions about participation? Contact Dave Christians at dave.christians@mnasa.org.