2026 Annual Conference
October 2-3, 2026
Alpharetta, GA
Rise Together: Advocacy, Strength, and the Future of Early Childhood
This is your moment. This is our movement.
The GAEYC 2026 Annual Conference is back — and this year, we are going bigger, bolder, and deeper than ever before.
Rise Together: Advocacy, Strength, and the Future of Early Childhood is a two-day experience built for every early childhood professional who shows up every day because they believe children deserve the best. Whether you are in the classroom, leading a program, shaping policy, or supporting the educators who make it all happen — this conference was made for you.
Two days. Four learning tracks. Powerful plenaries. Real conversations. And a community of Georgia's finest early childhood professionals ready to learn, connect, and rise together.
Mark your calendars — this is the one you do not want to miss.
Phase Events
12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Hotel accommodations information coming soon.
We invite dynamic and knowledgeable speakers to share their expertise, innovative ideas, and practical insights during engaging workshops, presentations, and interactive sessions.
We encourage a wide range of topics that align with the conference themes and cater to various settings, including homes, Pre-K classrooms, community organizations,
and policy advocacy.
Submit your proposal by June 15, 2026. 2026 Annual Conference Call for Proposal
The GAEYC 2026 Annual Conference, Rise Together: Advocacy, Strength, and the Future of Early Childhood, brings together early childhood professionals from across Georgia for two full days of learning, connection, and community. Through a focus on Strength, Collaboration, Advocacy, and Resilience, participants will gain practical skills, fresh perspectives, and renewed purpose to carry back into their work. Whether they are in the classroom, leading a program, coaching educators, or shaping the policies that impact children and families across our state.
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GOT QUESTIONS???
If you have any further queries regarding the event, kindly reach out to our Conference Coordinator at conference@gaeyc.net. They will be more than happy to assist you.