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Babies and Bubbles Brunch — champagne toast

When Science
Speaks
for Babies

The earliest years of life shape everything that follows. Join leaders across healthcare, education, policy and community for an afternoon where science becomes action.

DateOctober 22, 2026
Time11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
VenueHilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
AttireBusiness Professional

General Admission $165  ·  Last Chance pricing begins October 15

Presented by The Journey Institute, Inc.  ·  In Collaboration with FAIMH-Broward

The Event Experience

More Than a Brunch.
A Room Built for Connection.

Babies & Bubbles brings together leaders across healthcare, education, policy and community for meaningful conversation, new connections and a shared commitment to better outcomes for babies and young children.

Leaders gathered at Babies and Bubbles
Connection and networking
Program and stage
The Babies and Bubbles moment
Insight
Hear what the science is telling us.
Connection
Build relationships across sectors.
Action
Leave with a clearer understanding of what comes next.
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2026 Speakers

Three Perspectives.
One Critical Conversation.

THE SCIENCE.  ·  THE INVESTMENT.  ·  THE ACTION.

Keynote Speaker
Michelle A. Kirwan, MD
Board Certified Pediatrician
The Science
“What Science Tells Us About Building Strong Brains”
Eric Yutzy
Local News Anchor, WPLG 10
The Investment
“The Power of Early Investment”
Madeleine Thakur
President & CEO, The Children's Movement of Florida
The Action
“Turning Science Into Action”

Be part of the conversation.

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2026 Community Champions

Honoring those who
lead with purpose.

Emilia Vilaire-Monchery
Emilia Vilaire-Monchery
Vice President, Youth Opportunity
United Way Broward
Senator Rosalind Osgood
Senator Rosalind Osgood
State Senator, Florida's District 32
CEO of Modco
Susan Nyamora
Susan Nyamora
MSW, NCPRSS, CRPS-A
President & CEO
South Florida Wellness Network
Julie Smythe
Julie Smythe
LCSW, IMH-E®
Vice President, Child Welfare Programs
Sunshine Health
The Science

Why this
conversation matters.

90%
of brain development

occurs before age 5. The neural architecture laid in infancy forms the foundation for learning, behavior, and mental health for life.

$7–$13
return per dollar invested

in quality early childhood programs — the highest ROI in public policy. Science makes the moral and the economic case.

1,000
Days — Birth to Age 3

The most consequential — and most underinvested — window in human development.

From Past Attendees

Why people
come back.

I almost didn't make the event and so happy I did. The energy, love and passion that flowed was amazing, leaving me with a sense of gratitude and connection.

The presenters were amazing. I learned so much and met many new partners. Everything about the event was perfectly done and thought out. It was beautiful.

I was very impressed with the production of this important event. The environment was beautiful, the messages were powerful. This should be a catalyst for more community investment.

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you'll join us.

Corporate Table
Bring Your Team Into the Conversation
$2,000
Reserved table for 10 guests
  • Premium table placement
  • Branded table sign with your logo
  • Company logo in event program
  • Social media recognition
  • Recognition during sponsor acknowledgments
The Signature Moment

Buy a Bubble.

Every year, Babies & Bubbles builds to one unforgettable moment — when an entire room comes together to invest in brighter futures for babies and young children.

Because some of life’s most important needs are the ones babies cannot ask for.

This year, every Bubble will support The Journey Institute’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Outpatient Program.