Michigan AEYC Annual Conference Signage
Save-the-Date for future Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conferences on April 29- May1, 2027 
2026 Conference Program
Year-Round Partnership
2026 Conference Year-Round Partners

Visionary Partner

Mission Driver Partners Year-Round Partners

Bronze-Level Conference Sponsor

  • Michigan Educator Workforce Initiatives
  • Nurture Benefits
  • Lakeshore Learning

Other Year-Round Partners

2026 Conference Sponsors

ImageThank you to our conference attendees, partners, sponsors and exhibitors for joining us at the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference. You made the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference a huge success! The theme, Your Journey, Your Growth, Our Profession connected both the personal growth of educators and the ongoing advancement of the early childhood education field. 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. It highlighted how individual learning contributes to a stronger, more connected profession. We were thrilled to have Sonia Manzano as the Keynote Speaker— known to millions as the beloved “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! Attendees at the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference had amazing opportunities to: Connect with early childhood professionals from across Michigan Gain fresh ideas and strategies to bring back to your classroom, program, or community Save money when you register early! Learn more about the newly adopted Michigan Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and how they help frame our field to support the journey of professionalism. Check back this fall for 2027 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead at Michigan’s premier early childhood conference!