Behind the Scenes: Building the GoEngage Connect 2026 Agenda
When we set out to design the agenda for GoEngage Connect 2026, our goal was simple: no filler, no fluff—just the sessions you’ve been asking for.
Over the past year, we’ve listened closely—through support tickets, training requests, user feedback, and conversations at workshops. The result? An agenda built by you, for you.
What Shaped the Agenda
Your biggest challenges.
We heard it again and again: agencies are stretched thin. Staff need tools to make daily tasks easier—things like digitizing applications, automating communication, and streamlining monitoring prep. That’s why those topics are front and center this year.
Compliance pressure.
From PIR to FA1/FA2 reviews, compliance readiness drives so much of your work. Multiple sessions focus directly on helping you feel prepared, organized, and confident when reviewers walk in.
Family engagement & outcomes.
Programs want better ways to connect with families and document impact. That’s why you’ll see sessions on Parent Portal best practices, sharing at-home activities, and outreach strategies.
Data without the overwhelm.
Whether you’re brand new or a data pro, we made sure the agenda includes hands-on training for reporting, dashboards, and custom analytics.
A Day-by-Day Flow
Day 1: Foundations & Confidence
Start strong with GoEngage 101, digital forms, file reviews, and compliance prep.
Day 2: Bold Action
Get into advanced strategies—Family Application, federal review prep, automation, and family engagement.
Day 3: Growth & Renewal
Focus on data clean-up, governance, maintenance, and helping shape the next generation of GoEngage through our Feedback Lab.
Why We’re Excited
This isn’t just another conference—it’s your opportunity to step away from the daily grind, connect with peers, and bring home practical strategies that will make a difference in your program.
We’re especially excited about:
✨ The Networking by Role session—because sometimes the best ideas come from people in your shoes.
✨ The Live Consulting Lab—real-time problem solving with our trainers.
✨ The Feedback Lab—your chance to directly shape where GoEngage goes next.
Be Part of It
📅 March 24–26, 2026
📍 San Antonio, TX
The full agenda is now live—take a look and see how it connects to the challenges your team faces every day.
Seats are filling fast, so grab your spot today and be part of shaping the future of GoEngage.
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Sari Schray is the Senior Director of Customer Success at GoEngage, where she combines her professional expertise with her personal experience as a former Head Start parent to empower agencies in supporting families and communities. Her journey with Head Start ignited a passion for helping others, and she is deeply committed to ensuring that agencies can maximize their impact through seamless program management and innovative solutions.
Before joining GoEngage, Sari built a strong foundation in leadership and operations as a General Manager at Goodwill and a Warehouse Manager at Ferguson Enterprises. These roles honed her ability to streamline processes, lead teams, and deliver results—skills she now uses to help agencies achieve success.
