2026 INA Conference

Full Schedule

Tentative Schedule of the 2026 INA Conference. Times are estimates and subject to change. 

This year we have three tracks of workshops: Caregiver, Business and General Audience. Attendees are welcome to go to any of the workshops. You do not need to sign up in advance. Speakers may opt-in to provide slides before or after the conference, which will be shared in the attendee google drive to access. Sessions are not recorded and no recording is permitted. 

Friday, March 20, 2026

  • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • INA Board of Directors Meeting  INA Members welcome to attend
  • 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
  • INA Conference Check-in/Registration Available     Penrose Ballroom Foyer
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Welcome Reception  Sponsored by HomeWork Solutions     Penrose Ballroom

Saturday, March 21, 2026

  • 7:30 am
  • Conference Check-in/Registration Available     Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • 7:30 am
  • Vendor Hall Opens    Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • 7:30 am – 8:30 am
  • Breakfast    Colorado E-F
  • 8:30 am – 8:55 am
    • 9:00 am-10:00 am 
    • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Opening Remarks & Introductions    Colorado E-F
  • Raising the Bar: How to Spot (and Build) an Ethical Nanny Agency ~ Shenandoah Davis, Adventure Nannies And Sapphire Callisto, Newborn Care Specialist and Travel Nanny ~ Colorado E-F
  • Networking Break + Visit Vendors  Networking Breaks sponsored by: Pink Nannies, ABC Nannies, Essential Screens & British American Household Staffing    Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
 
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am 
 
  • Nanny Talk: Body Safety and Boundaries for the Children You Care For ~ Marissa Jachman, Erin Levitas Foundation     Colorado A-D
  • How Small Agencies Can Win with SEO & Content Strategy ~ Karen Kysar, The First Milestones    Colorado E-F
  • Beyond “Tell Me About Yourself”: Mastering the Interview Process ~ Stefanie Hudgins, Newborn Care Specialist    Colorado G-J
  • 11:30 am –
    1:00 pm
  • Lunch & INA Annual Membership Meeting 
    Sponsored by Sure Check Background Screening & Poppins Payroll     Colorado E-F
  • 1:00 pm – 
    1:15 pm 
  • Micro Break – Visit our Exhibitors     Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • 1:15 pm – 
    2:15 pm
  • Ask a Rota Nanny: The Realities, Rewards, and Red Flags of Rota Life ~ Elainy Rodriguez, Rota Nanny and INA Board of Directors    Colorado A-D
  • Turning Vision into Action: A Practical System for Building Team Alignment ~ Marcia Hall, TLC Family Care    Colorado G-J
  • Wearing all the Hats: A Panel with Nannies Turned Agency Owner ~ Kellie Geres, Brittany Joy Drew, InterStellar Nannies; Raven Carter, The Heart State Nanny Agency; and Prescilla Sanchez, Pixie Nanny Agency    Colorado E-F
  • 2:15 pm – 
    2:45 pm
  • Networking Break + Visit our Exhibitors  Networking Breaks sponsored by: Pink Nannies, ABC Nannies, Essential Screens & British American Household Staffing    Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • 2:45 pm – 
    3:45 pm
  • Open Caucus: Your Voice, Your Industry for Nannies, NCS & Agencies    Colorado G-J
  • Fringe Benefits Deep Dive: Retirement, Health Insurance, & Beyond ~ Franny Wood, HomeWork Solutions    Colorado A-D   
  • Roundtable Discussions: Fast, Fun & Full of Ideas ~ Reagan Fulton, Adventure Nannies; Connie Masters, Childcare Professional; Sherry Rose Mayle, Early Childhood Educator; Stefanie Hudgins, Newborn Care Specialist; and Christa D. Nader, GTM Payroll    Colorado E-F
  • Roundtable Discussion: Developing Media Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood ~ Christa D. Nader, GTM Payroll   Colorado E-F
  • Roundtable Discussion: Why Written Language is Difficult and Ways to Support Early Skills ~ Connie Masters, Childcare Professional    Colorado E-F
  • Roundtable Discussion: Brain Development for Nannies: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligencies ~ Sherry Rose Mayle, Early Childhood Educator    Colorado E-F 
  • Roundtable Discussion: Active Babies, Passive Toys: What Neuroscience Tells Us About Building Brains in the First 5 Years ~ Stefanie Hudgins, Newborn Care Specialist    Colorado E-F
  • 3:45 pm
  • Visit Our Vendors & Free Time Before Dinner
  • 6:30 pm – 
    9:30 pm 
  • Awards Dinner  Sponsored by HomePay    Colorado E-F
    Join us for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and community as we honor the remarkable caregivers and leaders who elevate our industry every day. Our festive Awards Dinner—generously sponsored by HomePay—will recognize the 2026 Service Award Pin recipients, the distinguished INA Meritorious Service Award honoree, and the 2026 INA Nanny of the Year. Guests will enjoy a warm, elegant evening complete with dinner, drinks, and heartfelt moments that spotlight the individuals whose dedication, professionalism, and compassion make a lasting impact on families and the nanny community. This signature event is a chance to come together, applaud excellence, and celebrate the spirit of service that defines our field. 

Sunday, March 22, 2026

  • 7:30 am
  • 7:30 am
  • 7:30 am – 8:30 am
  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am
  • Conference Check-in/Registration Available    Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • Vendor Hall Opens   Colorado/Denver Pre-Function 
  • Breakfast    Colorado E-F

 

  • The Owner’s Playbook, Unfiltered ~ Ginger Swift, ABC Nannies; Sharon Graff, TLC Family Care; Wendy Sachs, Philadelphia Nanny Network    Colorado E-F
  • Advocating for Industry Standards- All Things Contracts ~ Kaitlyn Mariner, Career Nanny and House Manager and Tori Blanchard, ROTA Nanny    Colorado G-J
  • What’s Next? Elevating, Evolving, and Expanding Your Career in Private Homes ~ Cate Matijevich, INA President and Domestic Private Service Industry & Kellie Geres, APNA and Private Service Industry Professional     Colorado G-J
  • 9:30 am – 9:45 am
  • 9:45 am – 10:45 am
  • Micro Break     Colorado/Denver Pre-Function
  • Awaken Your Inner Light: Confidence, Energy & Self-Love for Nannies – Karla Carrillo, Nanny Educator    Colorado A-D
  • Recoded: Transform Your Business DNA with AI ~ Susan Frew, Susan Frew Speaks    Colorado E-F
  • 10:45 am – 
    11:15 am
  • Last Chance to Visit Vendors & Hotel Check-Out   There will be space available if you need to put your luggage to the side.
  • 11:15 am – 
    12:00 pm
  • The Power of Community: Stories, Strategies & Shared Strength ~ Tassecia Simpson-Little, Childcare Professional; Sarah Washburn, The Washburn Agency; and Rachel L. Lubin, Childcare Professional ; and Rafael Pinto, Childcare Professional     Colorado E-F
  • 12:00 pm –
    12:45 pm

 

 

 

  • Closing Remarks    Colorado E-F
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