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Join Leaders from Across Nebraska to Learn, Share, and Act on the State's Biggest Early Childhood Challenges

The 9th annual Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference returns to Kearney in 2026!

Join partners from across Nebraska for a full day of connection, collaboration, and problem-solving focused on Nebraska’s most pressing early childhood challenges. The conference continues to build on strong momentum. The 2025 event welcomed nearly 500 attendees from across Nebraska and six other states, representing 70 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, creating an energized, collaborative environment.

The following day is the C4K Convening, a day solely dedicated to C4K Communities coming together in partnership, peer learning, and collaboration

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Be part of the conversations, connections, and solutions shaping stronger futures for children and families.

Speakers & Sessions

We have an impactful lineup of sessions planned for this year’s conference. Stay tuned for speaker and agenda announcements.

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Invest in connection, collaboration, and solutions that help children, families, and communities thrive.

Why Attend

Hear directly from attendees, partners, and leaders about why this conference continues to inspire collaboration, connection, and action around early childhood. It’s our ninth year, and we plan for it to be our most energizing conference yet.

Be part of change and opportunity for early childhood.

See the energy, the people, and the impact firsthand.