Annual Conference
Annual Early Childhood Conference
Join us for New Mexico’s largest early childhood education gathering! Each year, NMAEYC brings together educators, caregivers, families, and community leaders to share knowledge, spark inspiration, and strengthen our collective commitment to young children. With dynamic keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the state, the conference is a space for learning, collaboration, and celebration of our profession.
April 10-11, 2026
University of New Mexico
Student Union Building
We accept purchase orders! To register with a PO, email alicia@nmaeyc.org or call 505-264-5464
Hotel group rates for NMAEYC 2026.
Friday, April 20, 2026
9:00am: Badge Pick up
9:00am: Vendors/Exhibitors open up
10:00am - 12:00pm Preconference Workshop - Morning session
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch on your own
1:15pm- 3:15pm Preconference Workshop - Afternoon session
6:00-8:00pm Networking Reception at hotel**
NMAEYC Conference 2026– Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 11, 2026
7:00am: Badge Pick up
7:30am: Breakfast grab and go
7:50am Grand Ballroom—Opening Remarks:
Alicia Borrego, NMAEYC Executive Director
Kathy DeSoto-Strickland, NMAEYC Board President
8:00am – 9:00am Keynote: 60 min - Dr. Manuel Montoya
9:00am Vendors/Exhibits open up
9:30-10:30am concurrent sessions
10:45am – 11:45am concurrent sessions
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCH on own
1:15pm-2:15pm: Fireside Chat with Michelle Kang and Elizabeth Groginsky
2:30pm-3:30pm: concurrent sessions
3:45pm-4:45pm: concurrent sessions
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