Better Together: Building Connections for the Future
Better Together: Building Connections for the Future
NYCI is more than a conference — it’s where Nebraska comes together to build a stronger future for young children and families.
In 2026, we’re celebrating 10 years of impact and looking ahead to what’s possible when we connect, collaborate, and learn together.
A Statewide Community
Each year, 700+ professionals from across Nebraska gather at NYCI, including:
- Early childhood educators
- Attorneys and judges
- Home visitors
- Mental health professionals
- Service providers
- Parents and advocates
NYCI is one of the few spaces where these voices come together, creating meaningful conversations and lasting partnerships.
Why Connection Matters
This year’s theme, Building for the Future, highlights the power of collaboration. At NYCI, connections spark new ideas, strengthen systems, and support better outcomes for Nebraska’s youngest children.
Whether it’s your first conference or your fifth, you’ll find people who understand your work and share your commitment.
Throughout the conference, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Network during sessions, breaks, and meals
- Engage with exhibitors from across Nebraska
- Participate in icebreakers and conversation starters
- Continue conversations beyond the sessions
Stay Connected
Join the conversation before, during, and after the conference.
- Follow NYCI on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and BlueSky for updates, networking ideas, and attendee highlights.
- Sign up for the NYCI newsletter to get the latest conference news delivered to your inbox.
You Belong Here
NYCI has spent 10 years bringing people together around a shared purpose. As we look ahead, we invite you to be part of the connections that will shape the next decade.
Come connect. Come collaborate. Let’s build the future together.