2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference “Your Journey. Your Growth. Our Profession.”

Name: 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference “Your Journey. Your Growth. Our Profession.”
Start: 2026-03-05T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Amway Grand Plaza

Schedule

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Amway Grand Plaza | Grand Rapids, MI

Your Journey, Your Growth, and Our Profession at the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference
Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from Sesame Street and the creator of Alma’s Way on PBS KIDS - will join us as a featured speaker at the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference!
Join early childhood professionals from across Michigan for three days of inspiration, learning, and connection as we celebrate innovation and excellence in the early childhood field. With more than 100 sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, this conference empowers educators, administrators, and partners to strengthen their practice and elevate our shared profession.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, program director, home-based provider, or higher-education professional, this is your opportunity to explore new ideas, exchange knowledge, and grow as part of a statewide community of passionate educators.

Using the NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies can help frame our field in ways that reflect our shared values and support the journey of professionalization. Together, we can highlight how individual learning contributes to a stronger, more connected profession.
Why attend?
• Build connections with 2,000 early childhood professionals from across Michigan.
• Discover fresh ideas and strategies to bring back to your classroom, program, or community.
Discounted Rates are OPEN Now!
• Early Bird Registration is OPEN NOW.
• Discounted rates end January 16, 2026
Register Today: https://events.resultsathand.com/miaeyc/3468/