The 2026 Smart Start Conference features a full day of preconference sessions followed by three days of workshops and networking opportunities.
Workshop focus areas include…
- Early Care and Education
- Child, Family, & Community Health
- Family Support and Engagement
- Data, Learning, and Evaluation
- Systems Building and Leadership
- Public Engagement and Fundraising
The conference will also include several keynotes, a flex block, networking opportunities, and more!
To be notified when our workshop proposal RFP go live or when registration for attendees opens, please sign up here- https://mailchi.mp/smartstart/conference
Please contact us at conference@smartstart.org with any questions.
Conference will take place in Greensboro, NC. More information can be found here: https://www.smartstart.org/event/2026-smart-start-conference/