48th Annual Conference Theme
DEFENDERS OF PLAY
SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 17-18, 2023
LOCATION: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH in SALT LAKE CITY!
EVENT INFORMATION
REGISTRATION INFO
REGISTRATION INFO
REGISTRATION INFO
Regular Registration:
January 22, 2023-February 18, 2023
FRIDAY ONLY (Leadership Day): $150
SATURDAY ONLY (Main Conference Day): $105
FULL CONFERENCE: $180
*Prices increase February 19th - register early for the best deal!
**Group tickets available! Visit registration page to learn more.
Event Schedule
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Check out our event schedule and mark your calendars!
Individual classes will be posted closer to the start of this event, and registered attendees will be able to select their classes before the event begins! More information about this will be sent to registered attendees.
Presenters
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Presenters
Take a look at our amazing presenters!
Each session will have multiple presentations for you to choose from. Class information & descriptions will be posted on our app and available for you to select for your schedule a couple of weeks before the conference.
Venue
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
Presenters
We will be on the beautiful University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City.
Friday March 17th - Alumni House Parking
Saturday March 18th - Olpin Union Building Parking
EXHIBITOR APPLICANTS
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
Show off your business to Utah's ECE professionals!
Strengthen relationships with current partners; make new connections; grow your business!
Help strengthen the work we do as a field by joining us and offering your services!
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
Make a HUGE difference with Utah's early childhood workforce by being a sponsor at our 2023 early childhood conference! Over 1000 ECE leaders and teachers will have the opportunity to learn about you while you are supporting the work they do, ultimately benefiting Utah's youngest children and their families!
Nominations now open for our 2023 awards!
FRIEND OF CHILDREN Award
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Utah’s early childhood community through his or her many years of service as an advocate for children and quality programming. The recipient may be a child advocate, an administrator, a public policy-maker or a long standing educator of young children whose ef
This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Utah’s early childhood community through his or her many years of service as an advocate for children and quality programming. The recipient may be a child advocate, an administrator, a public policy-maker or a long standing educator of young children whose efforts have made Utah a better place for children to grow and learn.
Submit nominations online by January 16, 2023.
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
This award is in honor of the exemplary early childhood program leader that acknowledges the whole child, brings best practices into their center/program on a daily basis, sees parents as partners, supports staff, and delights in the magic of a child’s discovery.
Submit nominations online by January 16, 2023.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Award
OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR Award
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Award
This award is in honor of the exemplary early childhood teacher that acknowledges the whole child, brings best practices into the classroom on a daily basis, sees parents as partners, supports peers, and delights in the magic of a child’s discovery.
Submit nominations online by January 16, 2023.
Our 2023 Friday Leadership KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
john funk
John Funk, our Utah native early childhood expert, has many years' experience teaching, supervising, instructing, and inspiring ECE professionals across the state and country. His ability to share knowledge and engage others in the field in fun, meaningful and practical ways is inspiring! Learn more about John!
Our 2023 Saturday KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
frances carlson
Frances Carlson has spent many years as an ECE program administrator in a variety of settings. In 2002, she began a career in higher ed. She has authored two books: Essential Touch (NAEYC, 2006) and Big Body Play (NAEYC, 2011) as well as numerous articles in a variety of ECE publications.
A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS!!!
