The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) hosts its 2026 annual conference in Washington, DC, from December 5 to 8.
At the conference, early childhood educators, advocates, education program developers, and business leaders from across America come together to learn, grow, and connect.
In 2025, the annual NAEYC conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The following video is an impression of that event and the important work Early Childhood Education educators and other stakeholders do:
This year, NAEYC turns 100, so it is a great celebration, and this year’s event is held in Washington, DC, the city where the annual NAEYC conference started.
The conference features hands-on sessions, explanations about ongoing technological innovations, and so much more related to the education of young children.
The annual NAEYC conference offers a fantastic opportunity to gather knowledge, build lasting relationships, and collaborate with peers who, just like you, have a strong commitment to educating young children.
A Major Event
The annual NAEYC conference is among the largest early childhood education events in the world. The conference offers three days of thrilling excitement, more than 200 exhibitors, and an excellent opportunity for everyone involved in educating young children to learn more about technological innovations and learn from peers.
At the event, you can engage directly with numerous early learning educators, and professional organizations have an excellent opportunity to showcase their brands throughout the event.
So, if you are an early childhood educator, advocate, school administrator, program developer, or brand representative, this impressive event is a wonderful chance for learning, growing, and connecting together.
The 2026 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Congress is held from December 5 to 8 in Washington, DC, the city where it all started.