National Head Start Conference and Expo
Organized by Head Start WEST (regional Head Start conference organizer)
The largest conference dedicated to all things Head Start! Pittsburgh is a city that has always known how to build things that last.
- Dates
- May 3-6, 2027
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 4,500
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About this conference
The largest conference dedicated to all things Head Start! Pittsburgh is a city that has always known how to build things that last. From its storied neighborhoods to the bridges that connect them, this is a place shaped by hard work, heart, and a deep belief in community. It is the perfect home for the 2027 National Head Start Conference and Expo. Join thousands of educators, administrators, family advocates, program leaders, and partners from across the country as we come together to learn, grow, and celebrate the life-changing work happening in Head Start programs every day. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a longtime member of this community, you will find inspiration, connection, and the tools to make an even greater difference for the children and families you serve.
Sponsorship options
NHSA offers Diamond ($25,000), Platinum ($15,000), and Gold ($10,000) level sponsorships for the National Head Start Conference. Benefits include company logo placement, website recognition, complimentary registrations (4 for Diamond, 2 for Platinum, 1 for Gold), access to registration lists (Diamond), mobile app listings, reserved plenary seating, and opportunities for pop-up talks (Diamond). Additional opportunities include sponsoring coffee breaks, conference app, lanyards, WiFi, hotel room keys, grand prize raffles, opening/closing session speakers, phone charging stations, networking receptions, wellness activities, photo booths, private breakfasts/luncheons, focus groups, and exhibit hall receptions. Effective Practice Opportunities related to The Academy at NHSA are also available, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, for platinum level sponsors or those with an annual minimum spend of $15,000. Advertising options include pre/post-conference e-blasts, mobile app push notifications, digital ads, physical banners/floor clings, social media posts, and newsletter placements.
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