Leadership Institute 2026
Organized by Child Care Aware® of America
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) leaders, state administrators, and decision-makers are invited to Child Care Aware® of America's (CCAoA) Leadership Institute 202...
- Dates
- Oct 5-6, 2026
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Deadline
- Jul 21, 2026
- Attendees
- 200
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About this conference
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) leaders, state administrators, and decision-makers are invited to Child Care Aware® of America's (CCAoA) Leadership Institute 2026. This conference is designed as a space to strategize, collaborate, and build relationships that fuel purposeful, lasting impact in the child care sector. It brings together the system's most effective and emerging leaders to share real-world strategies, deepen connections, and drive change in child care transformation within communities.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship packages available: CHANGEMAKER ($10,000), TRAILBLAZER ($5,000), INNOVATOR ($3,500). Packages include brand recognition (logo placement on event website, digital program, emails, onsite signage, printed banner, main stage carousel, event app banner, push notifications, gamification sponsor), direct engagement (exhibition booth with priority placement), and networking (complimentary registrations, discount on group registration). À La Carte options (enhancements to packages) include: Event Reception ($15,000), Headshot Booth Sponsor ($5,500), Banner Placement ($2,000), Direct Notifications ($1,000 each), Take a Break Sponsor ($500), Virtual Exhibitor Booth ($500), Premium Booth Upgrade ($500), Rate & Celebrate Sponsor ($500), Sponsor Spotlight Passport ($500).
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