INA 2024 Conference

Full Schedule

Register NOW for the INA 2024 Conference, May 16-19th in Portland Oregon. Check out the schedule below.  

Please note that the schedule is subject to changes. 

Day One - Thursday, May 16, 2024

  • 8:00 AM PST
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    INA Members Welcome
  • 12:00 PM PST
  • Registration Opens
    All attendees must register before joining any events
  • 4:00 PM PST
  • Membership Meeting
    INA’s Annual Membership Business Meeting. Join us as we share details about what the INA has been up to over the last year and what we have planned for the future.
  • 5:30 PM PST
  • 7:30 PM PST
  • Group Dinners
    Optional and Extra

Day Two - Friday, May 17, 2024

  • 7:00 AM PST
  • Check-In Desk Open

    All conference attendees must check in to the INA Conference Registration table BEFORE attending ANY conference event. This is where you will receive your name badge and conference materials. No one will be allowed to enter an official conference event without their name badge.

  • 7:00 -8:45 AM PST
  • Breakfast Food Trucks
    Join us outside for a uniquely “Portland” breakfast
    Sponsored by Household Staffing
  • 9:00 AM PST
  • Conference Kick-off

    Our debut event promises to kick off the conference with a fun, interactive and inspiring event experience. You will get a chance to make new connections and participate in the conference in a totally unique way!!

  • 10:30 AM PST
  • Exhibitor Marketplace and Meet-Up
    Mingle around and meet our vendors.
    First-time Attendees will have the chance to meet each other in the Gathering Place for a Meet-Up. 
  • 11:15 AM PST
  • Building your Google Authority with SEO – BUSINESS TRACK
    with Stacey McCormack
  • How To Respond When Things Go Wrong with Teens – NANNY TRACK
    with Yshai Boussi
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux in Newborns – NCS TRACK
    with Henry Lin
  • Find Your Voice: Handling Tricky Conversations with Confidence and Fairness – DEI TRACK
    with Christa Nader
  • 12:30 PM PST
  • 1:30 PM PST
  • Exhibitor Marketplace and Meet-Up
    Mingle around and meet our vendors.
    International attendees will have the chance to meet each other in the Gathering Place for a Meet-Up. 
  • 2:00 PM PST
  • 3:15 PM PST
  • Exhibitor Marketplace and Meet-Up
    Mingle around and meet our vendors.
    Agencies under 5 years old will have the chance to meet each other in the Gathering Place for a Meet-Up. 
  • 3:45 PM PST
  • Mastering the Match: Challenging clients and why you want to work with them – BUSINESS TRACK
    with Ryan Jordan
  • How to Dodge Red Flag Jobs and Snag your Dream Family– NANNY TRACK
    with Leigh Roberson
  • Do I stay or do I go? (How to transition into your next stage of business) – NCS TRACK
    with Jackie Allison
  • Culturally Responsive Caregiving – DEI TRACK
    with Ingrid Anderson
  • 5:00 PM PST
  • Rest, freshen up, and get ready. 
  • 6:30 PM PST
  • Awards Dinner

    Sponsored by GTM Payroll Services

    Get ready to be dazzled at our 2024 INA Conference Awards Dinner! This year’s theme is “Black and White,” promising an evening filled with fun and laughter.  There’s no need for formal attire at this event—simply opt for clothing in black, white, or a combination of both.  

    Join us for a delightful sit-down dinner, where the atmosphere will be as vibrant as the INA Nanny of the Year and Service Award Pins that we will be honoring people with. 

    Each attendee will enjoy two complimentary drinks with their meal. For those looking to elevate their experience, consider purchasing a table for your group at $100, which includes seating for eight and an extra drink ticket for each person. It’s an opportunity to celebrate excellence, share laughter, and create lasting memories. 

    Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night of recognition and camaraderie!

Day Three - Saturday, May 18, 2024

  • 7:00 AM PST
  • Check-In Desk Open

    All conference attendees must check in to the INA Conference Registration table BEFORE attending ANY conference event. This is where you will receive your name badge and conference materials. No one will be allowed to enter an official conference event without their name badge.

  • 7:00 -8:45 AM PST
  • Breakfast Food Trucks
    Join us outside for a uniquely “Portland” breakfast
    Sponsored by Household Staffing
  • 9:00 AM PST
  • How to use AI to Save Money and to be More Efficient – BUSINESS TRACK
    with Jam Anderson
  • The Importance of Enriching the First Five Years – NANNY TRACK
    with Michelle Mintz
  • Working with Multiples – NCS TRACK
    with Kimberly Bepler 
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Global Etiquette for Nannies in High-Profile Settings – DEI TRACK
    with Candi Vajana
  • 10:15 AM PST
  • Exhibitor Marketplace and Meet-Up
    Mingle around and meet our vendors.
    Agencies in business for over 5 years will have the chance to meet each other in the Gathering Place for a Meet-Up. 
    Nanny Support Groups have the chance to connect in the Salem Room. 
  • 10:45 AM PST
  • Consistent Connections: Marketing Through Ups and Downs – BUSINESS TRACK
    with Patty Ross
  • Nanny Partnerships: Insights on Overcoming Challenges and Building Collaboration with Parents and Agencies
    with Angela Johnson, Charlotte Terrell, Cynthia Rosemberg, and Jennifer Farlow
  • Supporting Infant and Family in Early Feeding – NCS TRACK
    with April Mitsch and Kristin Mangan
  • Nanny Neutrality: How to Stop the Cycle of Body Trauma in Our Youth – DEI TRACK
    with Debbie Saroufim

  • 12:00 PM PST
  • Lunch 
  • 1:00 PM PST
  • Exhibitor Marketplace and Meet-Up
    Mingle around and meet our vendors.
    Meet the INA Board of Directors and get your questions answered in the Gathering Place for a Meet-Up. 
  • 1:45 PM PST
  • Company Culture – the foundation on which success is defined – BUSINESS TRACK
    with Tiffany Martinson
  • All Things Resume – NANNY TRACK
    with Briana Murphy
  • Out Of The Blue: Postpartum Mood Disorders and Breastfeeding – NCS TRACK
    with Dianne Cassidy
  • The Importance of Adaptable Care – DEI TRACK
    with Candice Howe
  • 3:00 PM PST
  • Closing Reception
  • 5:00 PM PST
  • Group Dinners
    Optional and Extra

Day Four - Sunday, May 19, 2024

  • 8:00 AM PST
  • INA Nanny and NCS Credential Exam Offered
  • 10:00 AM PST
  • INA Member Caucus
    Come and share your feedback about the INA, our conference, and the industry.