Ignite Purpose and Intention

Learn more about the Ignite! Early Childhood Champion Awards.

Call for Vendors!

Want to get your product or service in front of early childhood professionals? We welcome both nonprofit and for‑profit organizations to join us this year.

Call for Speakers!

Proposals are now being accepted for speakers for the 2026 Ignite! Early Childhood Conference. Share your expertise, insights, and innovative ideas with a diverse audience of early childhood professionals.

Visit our CORE Network Professional Development page here for all recorded webinars and trainings.

2026 Nashville Early Childhood Education Conference

The Ignite! Conference supports Early Childhood Educators with resources to enhance their understanding of child development and early education issues and help them provide rich, meaningful educational experiences for all children and families in their care. This year’s conference will be held July 21-24, 2026.

View photos from last year’s conference here!

2026 Conference Sessions

The 2026 Ignite! Purpose and Intention Conference will be packed with great learning opportunities. Session information will be listed here so check back to learn more about each presenter and their program/organization.

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