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Stay informed about our upcoming gatherings, training sessions, and networking opportunities. We host events throughout the year to support, strengthen, and connect child and family service professionals across Nebraska.

2026 PAN Annual Conference: Pathways to Resilience

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Water’s Edge Church | Gretna, Nebraska

The Pathways Association of Nebraska Annual Conference is back! Join professionals from across Nebraska for a full day of learning, connection, and practical ideas focused on Pathways to Resilience — both for the professionals doing this work and for the children and families we serve.

The PAN Annual Conference is designed for frontline staff, supervisors, administrators, foster parents, community partners, and others working with or supporting children and families. Our goal is to provide a high-quality, affordable conference with information and ideas attendees can actually take back to their everyday work.

The day will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, exhibitors, PAN’s Annual Awards, and opportunities to connect with professionals from across Nebraska’s child- and family-serving systems.

Conference Registration

  • Individual Registration: $50
  • Team Registration: $250 for 6 attendees. Bring your team and get six registrations for the price of five.
  • PAN Member Agencies: Current PAN members receive a discounted registration rate with their member code.
  • Space is limited to approximately 125 attendees.
Register for the Conference

Sponsor or Exhibit

Help PAN bring affordable professional development and opportunities for collaboration to professionals working with children and families across Nebraska.

Current opportunities include:

  • Conference Exhibitor — $400. Ten exhibitor opportunities are available.
  • Presenting Sponsor — $1,200. Two presenting sponsorship opportunities are available.

Additional sponsorship information is available on our conference sponsorship flyer.

Reserve a Sponsorship or Exhibitor Space

Tentative Conference Schedule

  • 8:15–9:00 a.m.Registration, Breakfast, Coffee & Exhibitor Booths
  • 9:00–9:15 a.m.Welcome, Announcements & Conference Opening
  • 9:15–10:15 a.m.Opening Keynote
  • 10:15–10:30 a.m.Break
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.Breakout Session 1
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Lunch & Annual Awards
  • 12:45–1:45 p.m.Afternoon Keynote
  • 1:45–2:00 p.m.Break
  • 2:00–3:00 p.m.Breakout Session 2
  • 3:00–3:15 p.m.Break
  • 3:15–3:45 p.m.Reflection, Discussion & Bringing It Back to Work
  • 3:45–4:00 p.m.Closing Remarks, Door Prizes & Ice Cream

Additional speaker and breakout session information will be added as it is confirmed.

PAN Annual Awards

Each year, PAN recognizes individuals and partners whose work has made a meaningful difference for Nebraska children, families, and the professionals who serve them.

Awards will be presented in four categories:

  • Child Care (Direct Care Staff) Worker of the Year
  • Supervisor/Administrator of the Year
  • Foster Parent(s) of the Year
  • Distinguished Collaborator

Nominations are due by noon on September 30, 2026.

Submit a Nomination

Why This Conference Matters

There is a lot happening across Nebraska’s child- and family-serving systems. Opportunities for providers, public agencies, and community partners to learn together and build relationships are especially important right now.

PAN is committed to creating a space where the people doing this work can connect across organizations, strengthen their skills, share ideas, and build relationships that continue long after the conference ends.

We hope you’ll join us on October 23.

Upcoming Meetings & Trainings

February Social

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 12:00-1:00 pm

DHHS Provider Meeting: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PAN-sponsored lunch/snacks/social: 12:00-1:00 pm
Fireplace Commons Room at Boys Town, following the provider meeting

April Membership Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 10:00-11:30 am

June Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 10:00-11:30 am

August Training

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 10:00-11:30 am