The Council Regional Summit Series
A Stronger ECE Workforce Starts Here: Advancing Pathways, Strengthening Systems
The Council for Professional Recognition is hosting a new Regional Summit Series, a series of gatherings designed to bring together industry leaders committed to strengthening the early childhood workforce.
Unlike a traditional conference, these events are designed to create space for meaningful dialogue, authentic connection, and collaborative problem-solving around the issues shaping our field. Registration is free and attendance is limited to 75 participants, ensuring every voice has a seat at the table and every conversation has the opportunity to make an impact.
Interested in attending? Scroll down to choose the location that works best for you and complete our interest form. You will be contacted by a Council representative with next steps.
West Coast Regional Summit
September 25, 2026
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
Denver, Colorado
FREE EVENT | LIMITED TO 75 PARTICIPANTS
Programming will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (local time) and include engaging panel discussions, updates on the Council’s latest initiatives and insights, collaborative discussions with peers, and opportunities to help shape the next chapter of early childhood leadership. This event is invitation only. Registration is required.
Interested in attending? Click the button below to complete the interest form. You will be contacted by a Council representative with next steps.
East Coast Regional Summit
March 4, 2027
The Bellevue Hotel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FREE EVENT | LIMITED TO 75 PARTICIPANTS
Programming will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (local time) and include engaging panel discussions, updates on the Council’s latest initiatives and insights, collaborative discussions with peers, and opportunities to help shape the next chapter of early childhood leadership. This event is invitation only. Registration is required.
Interested in attending? Click the button below to complete the interest form. You will be contacted by a Council representative with next steps.
2027 Early Educators Leadership Conference
November 15-17, 2027
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
PAID EVENT | DETAILS COMING SOON
As we launch this exciting new initiative, we eagerly anticipate welcoming the early childhood education field back to the Early Education Leadership Conference (EELC), November 15–17, 2027, at the iconic Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
We can’t wait to share what’s in store, more on EELC coming soon!