2026 Registration - Opening Soon!
2026 Accommodations
2026 Session Proposals
2026 Poster Session Submission
2026 Focus Session Proposal
2025 Conference Year-Round Partners
Visionary Partner
Mission Driver Partners
- Central Michigan University
- Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)
- Bright Minds Training
Other Year-Round Partners
2025 Conference Sponsors
Save-the-Date for future Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conferences
- April 29-May 1, 2027
Join us for the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference.
This year’s theme, Your Journey, Your Growth, Our Profession, invites you to thoughtfully connect 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. Together, we can highlight how individual learning contributes to a stronger, more connected profession.
The Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference is on the horizon, and we’re excited to announce key dates!
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!
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead at Michigan’s premier early childhood conference!
Early Bird Registration is OPENING SOON!
Save your spot for the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference today! Be part of Michigan’s premier early childhood event—the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference!
Don’t wait—secure your discounted registration today and join us for an unforgettable learning experience!
- Early Bird Registration Opens August 25, 2025
- Discounted rates end January 16, 2026
Request for Proposal Submissions
Are you thinking about submitting a session proposal for the Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference?
This is your chance to expand your reach, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact in the field of early childhood education.
Proposal Timeline
- Submission Window: August 1 – November 1
- Judging takes place November 1–30
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights, connect with professionals, and elevate your voice in the field of early childhood education!
Hotel reservations are now open. Reserve early - spaces fill up quickly!
This Michigan hotel overlooks the Grand River and is connected to the DeVos Convention Center. Every room includes a flat-screen TV. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse restaurant is on site. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel includes a fitness center. The hotel offers on-site shops. The Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Arena are within walking distance of the Amway Grand via a connected skywalk.
Hotel reservations are available at a discounted rate for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 - Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan
MAKING RESERVATIONS
A dedicated website is now available for Michigan AEYC registrants to book hotel rooms online.
Amway Grand Plaza Room Reservation
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Exhibitor Registration will open on September 1st.
Our partners, sponsors, and exhibitors provide unwavering support and shared belief in the power of early childhood education.
Together, we are creating brighter futures for Michigan’s children. Your support enables us to provide essential resources, professional development, and advocacy for all in the early childhood field across Michigan.