Alliances that Inspire Change: Align and Connect 2026
About this Event
This 2-day conference promises excellent speakers, sessions, connection, food, and fun. You are welcome to register for the full conference or whatever days work best for you!
$25 off Early Bird registration thru 9/28/26
Snapshot Summary Agenda for 2026 Annual Conference
Thursday, October 29, 2026 (CEUs available)
12:00 - 4:00 Motivational Interviewing 101: Basics for a Different Conversation with Sarah Cameron
5:30 – 8:30 Alliance grill out and celebration *location TBD
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:30 – 12:15 Break-out Sessions (CEUs available)
- Motivational Interviewing 201: Where Talking Draws Out Change with Sarah Cameron
- Supporting People Under Pressure: Family Dynamics, Professional Response, and Relational Capacity with Jimmie Heags
- The Cups of Tea Approach to Employer Engagement with Hollie Peterson and Jai Yerbich
12:15- 1:30 Awards Lunch Banquet
1:30 – 4:30 Break-out Sessions (CEUs available)
- The Quiet Power of Advocacy in Vocational Rehabilitation: When Language Shifts, the Mission Endures with Dr. Todd Walls
- Nuts and Bolts of Being “Job Ready” with Cristy Johnson and Stephanie Kruger
Attendees will receive a printed program schedule at registration, also accessible digitally.
SPECIAL RATES! No promo codes required, just select the correct ticket!
$25 off Early Bird registration dates thru 9/28.
Low student rate at $50.00
Low retiree rate at $150.00
Virtual Ethics Session with Todd Walls (Friday 10/30 1:30 - 3:00) can be registered for separately/stand alone for $50.00
**For agencies registering more than 5 people – MRA will provide a code for registration and invoice your agency upon request - please contact [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, 1270 Energy Lane, Saint Paul, United States
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