34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) Conference
Monday, November 9, 2026
Location: James B. Henry Center for Excellence in Lansing, MI
Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) Conference. The Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) Conference convenes professionals and volunteers from across Michigan who are committed to strengthening families and supporting parents and caregivers in diverse communities.
The PAM conference provides attendees with learning opportunities about current information on relevant issues, programs, and resources related to parents and families. This includes a keynote presentation; workshops; exhibits showcasing parenting programs and resources; and opportunities to earn continuing education credits.
Conference Focus
The planning committee seeks parenting-related topics presented from a strength-based perspective with a focus on relevant and practical information and resources.
Based on participant feedback from previous conferences, areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Fatherhood and engagement of male caregivers
- Anxiety, suicide prevention, and mental health
- Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Bullying prevention and LGBTQ+ inclusion
- Mindfulness, resilience, and protective factors
- Substance misuse prevention and family-centered approaches
Proposal Review Criteria
Workshop proposals will be reviewed by the PAM Conference Planning Committee using the following criteria:
- Clearly articulated learning outcomes that are achievable within the allotted session time
- Alignment between session objectives, content, and instructional design
- Incorporation of best practices appropriate for a diverse and multidisciplinary audience
- Use of current, innovative, and transferable strategies
- Session formats that promote participant engagement and applied learning
- Clear, relevant, and thoughtfully developed content suitable for the conference audience
Proposals focused on the promotion or sale of commercial products or services will not be considered.
