50th ANNUAL CONFERENCE CELEBRATION!
Cheers to 50 Years! Celebrating our past, building our future!
MARCH 14-15 2025
University of Utah ~ SALT LAKE CITY
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Did you miss out on registration? Get on our waitlist for a chance of a space becoming available!
Conference Gala Seat
Come join us for our 1st annual UAEYC Conference Gala! This new event is in honor of our past Mary Olsen Friends of Children award winners. Gala is Thursday evening, March 13th, at the Museum of Natural History off of Wakara Way. Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres, short honorary program, silent auction. MORE INFO HERE
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2025 Event Information
FRIDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are EXCITED to bring you our very own MILTON COLLINS! Milton Collins is currently Principal at Lincoln Elementary School in the Granite School District in Salt Lake City, Utah.
His leadership skills, ability to connect with others, inclusivity of all who enter his space, his genuine ability to love those he leads, is AMAZING! We can't wait to have Principal Milton in our space!
Get to know Principal Collins!
View Principal Collins' daily morning messages to his students on YouTube.
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Announcing our Saturday keynote speaker, COY BOWLES!
MUSICIAN, ADVOCATE & AUTHOR OF 5 ORIGINAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Coy, with his unique history as a renowned guitarist for the Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band, is not only a celebrated musician but also a passionate advocate for children's education and creativity.
He provides early educators with solutions for staying connected to their calling and will help us remember what we do this all for. We can't wait!
MEET OUR PRESENTERS
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
We have an excellent line up of presenters over the course of our conference and we are excited to have you get to know them!
Our presenters come from across the state and across the country! From higher education faculty to advocates and assessment experts, we have so many topics being covered, including:
- A variety of classes that cover the domains of development
- Behavior Support & Management; Trauma Informed Care
- Team Building & Communication
- Advocacy, Research & Policy
- And LOTS more!
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Come prepared for a fun welcome full of ECE CHEER!
And, introducing our first annual Pre-Conference Day Sessions!
Three specialized topics with deep dives into the the weeds of:
- Advocacy for Early Educators
- NAEYC Accreditation Updates
- Inclusion in ECE programs
These will be available for an additional charge as an addon to registration for those who wish to include it in their conference experience.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
The nomination phase is now closed for the following awards:
The highly esteemed Mary Olsen Friend of Children Award
Our Outstanding Leader of the Year Award
Our Teacher of the Year Award
Thank you for your nominations! Please reach out if you have any questions: assist@uaeyc.org
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Wondering if there is still a space for you? Contact us and ask! assist@uaeyc.org
We love our exhibitors and can't wait to celebrate BIG with you at this historic event!
THANK OU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!!!
