SHIFT AGENDA

+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga

Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff every morning before breakfast.

+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast

Check in (if you haven't already), grab some brain food and network with your fellow conference attendees! Breakfast is complimentary and will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 8:30 AM.

+ 8:30 - 9:00 AM | "Welcome to SHIFT 2024!" - Kathy Ligon, SHIFT Host

SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will kick off our 2024 conference with a few welcome remarks and an introduction to our day one content.

+ 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood

Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 15-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.

+ 9:15 - 10:00 AM | "Investment Trends in Early Childhood Education" - Phil Vaccaro, EY-Parthenon

Join EY-Parthenon Managing Director Phil Vaccaro as he discusses the investment trends and growth patterns occurring in the early education industry.

+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break

Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your SHIFT water bottle before the next session.

+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA

Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon!

+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Speaker Introductions

Kathy will introduce our Tuesday afternoon breakout speakers.

+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking

Re-energize with a complimentary lunch and free time for networking!

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | KNOW Breakout: "The Five Pillars of Financial Health" - Marnie Rhen

In child care, profit can sometimes be viewed as a bad word. However, you must be financially healthy and thriving to provide excellent care and education. So, in an industry that is difficult to manage with low profit margins, how can you control costs to better serve the families in your care? Join HINGE Advisors Financial Analyst Marnie Rhen for an interactive session discussing healthy spending tactics for your childcare business.

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GROW Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | LEAD Breakout: "The Power of Positive Leadership" - Tym Smith

Based on Jon Gordon’s bestselling book, certified instructor Tym Smith will practice skills to help leaders become more cohesive, committed and creative. This session includes strategies to maintain optimism through adversity and change while transforming negativity in the school.

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GO Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Break

Take a 30-minute brain break before the next sessions.

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | KNOW Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GROW Breakout: "From Struggle to Success: Maximizing Staff Potential" - Prerna Richards

During this interactive and informative session, attendees will explore the different types of stress and their effects on individuals and teams. Prerna will also introduce different leadership styles and their impact as well as teach mindfulness, intentionality, and reflection in each leadership approach.

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | LEAD Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GO Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Drinks & Snack Break

Before returning to the main ballroom for our keynote speaker, make sure to stop by the bar in the Bacara Foyer for an afternoon pick-me-up of beer and a hearty snack.

+ 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Keynote: "13 Principles of a Lazy Genius" - Kendra Adachi

Feel like yourself and get your stuff done by being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. Managing your time has never felt so refreshing! Learn helpful strategies and practical wisdom from Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and expert on compassionate time management. Welcome to the Lazy Genius way!

+ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

Join fellow attendees on the Bacara's Ocean Lawn for an incredible cocktail hour featuring complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres as well as a silent auction to benefit our BOOST non-profit for teachers!

+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga

Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff every morning before breakfast.

+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast

Start your second day off right with a complimentary breakfast and a bit of networking with fellow attendees. Breakfast will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 9:00 AM.

+ 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Morning Announcements

SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will welcome attendees to day two of SHIFT with a few morning announcements.

+ 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood

Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 30-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.

+ 9:15 - 10:00 AM | "Benefits of Partnering with Local Employers to Support Working Families" - Fran McIntyre, Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions

When approached strategically, childcare providers can gain numerous advantages by partnering with employers to offer their employees childcare solutions. Find out how in this information-packed session with HR and childcare business expert, Fran McIntyre.

+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break

Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your water bottle before the next session!

+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA

Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon

+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Speaker Introductions

Kathy will introduce our Tuesday afternoon breakout speakers.

+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking

Re-energize with a complimentary lunch and free time for networking!

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | LEAD Breakout TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GROW Breakout TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | GO Breakout TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | KNOW Breakout TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Break

Take a 30-minute brain break before the next session.

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | LEAD Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GROW Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | GO Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 2:30 - 3:30 PM | KNOW Breakout: TBA

Breakout Topic To Be Announced Soon...

+ 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Drinks & Snack Break

Before returning to the ballroom for our keynote speaker, make sure to stop by the bar in the Bacara Foyer for an afternoon pick-me-up of beer and a hearty snack.

+ 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Keynote Speaker TBA*

Keynote Speaker To Be Announced Soon...

+ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

Join fellow attendees for our final evening cocktail hour on the Grand Lawn complete with complimentary food and drinks.

+ 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Morning Yoga

Join fellow SHIFT attendees for a revitalizing, sunrise yoga session on The Bluff before breakfast.

+ 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast

Start your final day off right with a complimentary breakfast and a bit of networking with fellow attendees. Breakfast will be out and available on the Bacara Terrace until 9:00 AM.

+ 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Morning Announcements

SHIFT Host Kathy Ligon will welcome attendees to day three of SHIFT with a few morning announcements.

+ 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Leadership Sprint with Tom Wood

Leadership Coach Tom Wood will guide SHIFT attendees in a 30-minute exercise focused on actionable steps that can help you work more effectively with others and maximize your presence at home and at work.

+ 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Main Stage Content TBA Soon

Main Stage Content TBA Soon...

+ 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Mid-Morning Break

Take 30 minutes to have a good stretch or refill your water bottle before the next session!

+ 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Panel TBA

Panel Topic To Be Announced Soon

+ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks

Kathy Ligon will wrap up the conference and send everyone on their way to explore beautiful Santa Barbara, CA!