Early Care and Education Conference
Get ready, Memphis and Shelby County! We’re thrilled to invite you to the first-ever First 8 Memphis Early Care & Education Conference, happening October 24–25, 2025 at BRIDGES USA.
This conference is designed for everyone who champions young children and their families—from educators and clinicians to parents, researchers, and policymakers. Our theme, Innovate. Inspire. Impact., reflects the bold future we’re building for early care and education in Memphis and Shelby County—and we want YOU to be part of it.
Why You Should Attend
This conference is more than just a professional development event—it’s a movement. Here’s what makes it unmissable:
- Grounded in Science & Practice – Sessions are rooted in brain science and infant and early childhood mental health, and informed by the latest research, promising practices, and policy strategies.
- Real Impact for Real People – Build practical skills, gain tools you can apply immediately, and align with the work transforming Memphis and Shelby County’s early childhood system.
- Connection & Community – Network with a dynamic mix of educators, clinicians, researchers, administrators, family leaders, and more.
- Celebration & Recognition – This is a time to celebrate our field, our people, and the future we’re building together.
Register Today
- $50 Early Bird Registration: June 15 – July 31, 2025
- $75 Standard Registration: August 1 – October 17, 2025
Your ticket includes access to all keynotes, your choice of breakout workshops, the Friday evening reception, breakfast, lunch, conference swag, and giveaways.
Register now for the conference here!
