2026 MNAFEE Annual Family & Early Childhood Education Conference
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Celebrating 40 Years of Impact! We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the 40th Annual MNAFEE Conference — mark your calendars for April 22–24, 2026! Join us as we celebrate four decades of connection, advocacy, and excellence in family and early childhood education. This milestone event will take place at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, a beautiful riverside setting perfect for learning, connecting, and recharging with early childhood professionals from across Minnesota. Whether you’ve attended for years or this will be your first time, the 40th Annual Conference is a special opportunity to honor our history, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of our field. Expect inspiring sessions, meaningful conversations, and the energy that makes the MNAFEE Conference a can’t-miss event each year. Get ready to celebrate 40 years of learning and leadership together! |
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MNAFEE's 40th Annual Conference
Making an Impact Together: Shaping Early Childhood Culture
The stage is set for our 40th Anniversary!
The proposals are in, and the lineup is looking incredible. We’ve gathered the brightest minds in early childhood education to help you build a culture where staff feel valued, children thrive, and families are supported.
What’s in store for you?
- Deep dives into brain development & mental health.
- Fresh strategies for staff well-being and workplace culture.
- The latest on policy, licensing, and leadership.
Registration opens in early March! Get ready to be part of MNAFEE’s 40-year legacy of excellence.
Why should you attend the annual MNAFEE conference?
Get ready to connect, learn, and grow at our annual conference, where early childhood professionals gather to share insights, exchange ideas, and celebrate our community's achievements.
- Network with peers and experts in the field.
- Enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and research.
- Connect with influential leaders in early childhood education.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and empowering event.
Download a letter for a professional development request to share with your director or coordinator.
- Network with peers and experts in the field.
- Enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and research.
- Connect with influential leaders in early childhood education.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and empowering event.
Download a letter for a professional development request to share with your director or coordinator.