GAEYC 2026 Annual Conference

Rise
Together.

Advocacy, Strength, and the Future of Early Childhood

Celebrating 60 Years of GAEYC
October 2–3, 2026
Phase Events · Alpharetta, GA
Early Bird Ends May 15
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200 Seats Only
200
Seats
Available
2
Full Days
of Learning
4
Learning
Tracks
May 15
Early Bird
Deadline
About the Conference

This is your moment.
This is our movement.

The GAEYC 2026 Annual Conference brings together early childhood professionals from across Georgia for two full days of learning, connection, and community. This year carries special meaning — we're marking 60 years of GAEYC, six decades of championing Georgia's youngest children and the educators who serve them. Through a focus on Strength, Collaboration, Advocacy, and Resilience, you'll gain practical skills, fresh perspectives, and renewed purpose to carry back into your work.

Whether you're in the classroom, leading a program, coaching educators, or shaping the policies that impact children and families across our state — this conference was made for you.

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"Two days. Four learning tracks. Powerful plenaries. Real conversations."

Classroom educators
Program leaders & directors
Instructional coaches
Policy advocates
Community organization leaders
Four Learning Tracks

The STAR Framework

Every session at GAEYC 2026 connects to one of four pillars designed to strengthen the early childhood profession from every angle.

S
Strength
Building personal and professional capacity to lead, teach, and sustain the work of early childhood education.
T
Together
Collaboration across classrooms, programs, and communities to advance shared goals for Georgia's children.
A
Advocacy
Equipping educators and leaders with the tools and voice to shape policy and champion early childhood at every level.
R
Resilience
Sustaining yourself and your practice through challenge, change, and the daily demands of this essential work.
S trength · T ogether · A dvocacy · R esilience
Venue

Phase Events
Alpharetta, GA

This year, we made a deliberate choice — depth over volume. Phase Events is an intimate, purposefully designed venue where every conversation has space to breathe and every connection is intentional.

Address 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Conference Dates Friday–Saturday, October 2–3, 2026
Free Parking Complimentary on-site parking for all attendees
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200
Intentionally intimate Capped at 200 attendees so every interaction is meaningful — not a sea of strangers.
2
Full days of programming Plenaries, workshops, Table Talk Lunches, wellness breaks, and an Evening Reception.
∞
Connections that last A purposefully designed space where Georgia's early childhood community can build real relationships.
Now Open — Call for Proposals

Share your expertise.
Shape the agenda.

We invite dynamic and knowledgeable speakers to bring their expertise, innovative ideas, and practical insights to GAEYC 2026. Sessions can be workshops, presentations, or interactive experiences — all settings and experience levels welcome.

Home-based care
Pre-K classrooms
Community organizations
Policy advocacy
Leadership & coaching
Child development
Submit Your Proposal
Submission Deadline
15
June
Proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.
Program
Schedule
at a Glance

Two days of plenaries, workshops, Table Talk Lunches, and wellness breaks. See the full agenda and plan your conference experience.

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Accommodations
Hotel
Booking

We've secured group rates at two hotels just minutes from Phase Events. Book before September 1 to lock in your discounted rate.

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Sponsorship
Partner
with GAEYC

Stand alongside Georgia's early childhood community. Sponsorship opportunities are available now — slots are filling. Download the prospectus to learn more.

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The City
Explore
Alpharetta

Making a trip of it? Discover dining, attractions, and things to do in Alpharetta while you're in town for the conference.

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Questions?

We're here
to help.

Have questions about registration, sessions, sponsorship, accessibility, or anything else? Our Conference Coordinator is happy to help — just reach out.

conference@gaeyc.net
Register for the Conference
Early bird ends May 15, 2026
Schedule at a Glance
Plenaries, sessions & more
Submit a Speaker Proposal
Deadline: June 15, 2026
Book Your Hotel
Group rates expire September 1