Second-Annual Early Childhood Professionals' Summit

Name: Second-Annual Early Childhood Professionals' Summit
Start: 2026-04-25T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-25T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Muncie Central High School

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Muncie Central High School | Muncie, IN

The BY5 team, in partnership with our Summit Committee, is proud to present the Second-Annual Early Childhood Professionals’ Summit—a full day designed to elevate, educate, and empower those who work with and on behalf of young children.
This year’s theme, “Play Builds Brains, Advocacy Builds Futures,” centers on the science of early brain development, the critical role of play in learning, and the power of advocacy to strengthen systems for children, families, and early childhood professionals. Attendees can expect a day filled with an engaging keynote and breakout sessions, practical strategies to take back to their work, opportunities to connect with peers across the region, and time for reflection and inspiration.
We are thrilled to welcome Heather Bernt-Santy, creator of That Early Childhood Nerd, as our keynote speaker. Heather is a nationally recognized early childhood professional, speaker, and advocate known for translating research into meaningful, real-world practice. Her work challenges the field to think critically, stay curious, and advocate boldly for young children and those who care for them.
Registration & Ticket Information
- Early Bird Tickets: $55 through March 1, 2026
- Standard Tickets: $75 after March 1, 2026
- Professional Learning Institute Members: $50 discounted rate through April 10, 2026
- Group Registration: For groups of 10 or more, please contact BY5 for registration options
Ticket Sales Close: April 10, 2026
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and renewed purpose as we come together to support early childhood professionals and the futures they help build.
Learn more about the summit and register at the "Tickets" link above.