MnAEYC
Annual State Conference
MnAEYC's Annual State conference brings together individuals from all aspects of the early childhood field. Sessions are for practitioners or partners any any level of their career, exhibitors are available to share their latest, and the networking with peers is amazing.
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR
2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS
We are deeply grateful to our conference sponsors for their generous support of the MnAEYC Annual Conference. Their partnership makes it possible to create meaningful, accessible professional learning experiences and to strengthen the early childhood workforce across Minnesota. This work truly would not be possible without their commitment to children, families, and educators.
2026 Silver Sponsors
2026 Bronze Sponsors
2026 MnAEYC Annual State Conference
January 30 & 31, 2026
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Just over 200 early childhood educators, leaders, and advocates came together for two powerful days at the 2026 MnAEYC Annual Conference, gathering to learn, connect, and renew their commitment to children and families across Minnesota.
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Centered on the theme At the Heart of It: Cultivating Resilience and Compassion, this year’s conference created space to explore care, community, and emotional intelligence as essential foundations of early learning.
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Participants engaged in a rich and diverse lineup of sessions designed for professionals in family child care, center-based early education, and early elementary settings, with a strong slate of Develop-approved sessions on day two supporting meaningful professional growth and licensure requirements.
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From inspiring keynotes to practical, equity-centered sessions and opportunities for genuine connection, the 2026 conference reminded us that this work is deeply relational — and that when we come together, we strengthen not only our practice, but each other. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a meaningful experience.
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