Schedule
at a Glance
Two full days of plenaries, breakout sessions, wellness breaks, and community. Here's what to expect at Rise Together, October 2–3, 2026.
Opening Day
Breakout sessions · Table Talk Lunch · Opening Plenary · GAEYC STARS Reception
Start your morning fueled and connected. Breakfast is served before sessions begin, giving you time to settle in, meet fellow attendees, and ease into the day with intention.
Choose from four concurrent breakout sessions across the S.T.A.R. tracks — Stronger, Together, Advocacy, and Resilience — each designed to deepen your practice and expand your perspective.
A built-in moment to breathe, move, and reset. Because sustainable learning starts with taking care of yourself.
Keep the momentum going. A second round of concurrent breakout sessions gives you another opportunity to choose the learning experience that speaks most to your role and goals.
Lunch with a purpose. Facilitated table discussions invite you to connect with peers around shared challenges, ideas, and experiences. Come hungry for food and conversation.
Your third session block of the day. With concurrent tracks to choose from, you'll leave with a full toolkit of strategies, tools, and inspiration you can put to work immediately.
Recharge before the final stretch. Grab a snack, connect with an exhibitor, or take a few minutes for yourself before the day's closing program.
An optional documentary screening to close out the afternoon before the evening program begins. Details to be confirmed.
The official launch of the GAEYC 2026 Annual Conference. Gather as a full community for an inspiring kickoff that sets the tone for everything that follows.
Closing Day
Breakout sessions · Table Talk Discussions · Closing Plenary
Start your second morning fueled and connected. Breakfast is served before sessions begin, giving you time to settle in, reconnect with peers, and prepare for the day ahead.
Dive into your second day of work. Choose from four concurrent breakout sessions across the S.T.A.R. tracks — Stronger, Together, Advocacy, and Resilience — each designed to deepen your practice and expand your perspective.
A built-in moment to reset and re-energize. Because sustainable learning starts with taking care of yourself.
Keep the momentum going. A second round of concurrent breakout sessions gives you another opportunity to choose the learning experience that speaks most to your role and goals.
Lunch with a purpose. Facilitated table discussions invite you to connect with peers around shared challenges, ideas, and experiences. Come hungry for food and conversation.
Recharge before the final stretch. Grab a snack, connect with an exhibitor, or take a few minutes for yourself before the conference's closing program.
We end the way we began — together. The Closing Plenary brings the full conference community back into one room to reflect, celebrate, and carry the spirit of Rise Together back into our work and communities.
Ready to Rise Together?
Space is limited to 200 attendees. Secure your spot before early bird pricing ends May 15, 2026.