Spring Institute for Youth Services 2026

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Spring Institute For Youth Services 2026 Schedule at a Glance

This schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
5:00 - 6:00 PM Registration Open
6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday Night Arrivals Reception at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 AM Welcome Announcements
9:15 - 10:15 AM Opening Keynote with Maggie Lancaster
10:15 - 11:00 AM Visit with Vendors
11:00 - 11:45 AM Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 - 1:45 PM Visit with Vendors
1:45 - 2:30 PM Breakout Sessions
2:30 - 3:00 PM Visit with Vendors
3:00 - 3:45 PM Breakout Sessions
4:00 - 5:00 PM Afternoon Keynote with Katie Mann and Annie Clark
After 5:00 PM Scavenger Hunt

Friday, March 20, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 AM Youth Literary Awards Top Ten Announcement
9:00 - 10:00 AM Morning Keynote with Tony Weaver
10:00 -2:15 PM Non-Profit Partner Fair Open
10:00 - 10:45 AM Visit with Partners
10:45 - 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions
11:30 - 11:45 AM Visit with Partners
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions
12:30 - 1:45 PM Trivia Lunch
1:45 - 2:15 PM Visit with Partners
2:15 - 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
3:00 - 4:00 PM Closing Keynote with Amy Nielander

 

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