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May 13-14, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN

The Opportunities Exchange 2026 National Conference will bring together early childhood leaders, innovators, funders, and practitioners to spark bold thinking and actionable change. Under the theme Reframe. Reimagine. Retool. We will explore the future of early care and education through transformative sessions and collaborative dialogue.

Conference content will feature:

  • What's new in ECE technology, including case studies and updates from the field

  • Workforce compensation and benefits

  • Starting and scaling shared services

  • New framework and tools for CCMS aligned business coaching

  • Optimizing data and evaluation powered by technology

  • Thinking strategically about sustainability

Join us to connect with peers, draw inspiration from one another and discover creative strategies to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. Together, we’ll build momentum to strengthen programs, partnerships and the future of early childhood education.

For More Information

ATTENDEES

Contact Meredith Flora
meredithpflora@gmail.com

EXHIBITORS | SPONSORS

Contact Mia Pritts
mia@emerging-practices.com

GOVERNMENT

Contact Louise Stoney
louise.stoney@gmail.com

Questions Considered.

How do I think strategically about supporting child care business sustainability? How do I harness the power of technology? Who will provide funding for this work? The journey begins with asking the right questions—the conference is a place to hear how others have found answers.

Ideas Discussed.

It all begins with an idea...maybe we could find a way to improve wages … maybe we could do a better job connecting parents with ECE programs … maybe we could spend more time on education and less time on paperwork … the conference is fertile ground to plant the seeds of your idea.

Community Nurtured.

Let’s face it, changing the ECE sector is not for the faint of heart. You need time to be with kindred spirits who see not just “what is wrong and ask why”, but see “what could be and ask why not”? Fellow world changers, there is a seat at this table for you.