About This Conference
The National Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference. The premier event for early childhood educators, covering developmentally appropriate practice, Pre-K policy, and child development research.
Conference at a Glance
Attendance
8,000+
Exhibitors
300+
Founded
1926
Topics
Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
Previous & Upcoming Editions
Previous
- 2026Dec 5–8 · Washington, DC
- 2025Nov 12–15 · Orlando, FL
- 2024Nov 6–9 · Anaheim, CA
- 2023Nov 15–18 · Nashville, TN
- 2022Nov 16–19 · Washington, DC
- 2021Nov (virtual) · Virtual
- 2020Nov (virtual) · Virtual
Pricing
TBD
Visit the conference website for detailed pricing tiers and early-bird discounts.
Key Details
Dates
Dec 4–7, 2027
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Price Range
TBD
Topics
Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
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