The 2024 annual MACA conference will be held at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center (2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203) on October 2nd. The conference will feature information about rules and format changes for the upcoming season along with tutorial break-out sessions on a variety of Quiz Bowl subjects that range in skill level from beginning coaches to 30 year veterans. The conference will also include representatives from MSHSAA and NAQT who will be able to update conference attendees with information about all the latest changes and products for the upcoming season. Booths will also be available from MSHSA and NAQT for attendees to have one-on-one question and answer sessions with a representative from these organizations. The conference will start at 8:15 am and conclude with the business meeting following the break-out sessions. The business meeting should conclude by 12:45 pm. You can use this website to register for the tournament or contact Kevin Stockman (kevinstockman@wsdr4.org). A registration table will also be available the morning of the conference from 7:30 am-8:15 am for open registration. We look forward to seeing all people who are involved with helping students succeed in Academic Competition at this conference.