National Head Start Conference and Expo
Organized by National Head Start Association
As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a week of shar...
- Dates
- May 4-7, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Deadline
- May 2, 2026
- Attendees
- 4,500
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About this conference
As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a week of sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements. NHSA's annual National Head Start Conference and Expo will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With more than 130 interesting, compelling, and challenging sessions, attendees will find special events, celebrations, entertainment, networking opportunities with hundreds of Head Start colleagues from across the country, the largest collection of exhibitors offering products and services for Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and keynote speakers. The conference is an important event for the Head Start community to refresh commitment to its vital mission and discuss the latest developments, innovations, and obstacles in early childhood.
Sponsorship options
Comprehensive sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities are available across Diamond, Platinum, and Gold levels. These include logo placement, recognition on the conference website with hotlink, complimentary conference registrations (up to four), exclusive access to the registration list, mobile app features (enhanced listing, push notifications), reserved seating in plenary events, and the opportunity to collaborate with The Academy at NHSA. Event-specific sponsorships like coffee breaks, conference app, lanyards, conference wifi, hotel room keys, and various receptions are offered. Exhibitor booths (10x10 and 20x20) are also available, with pricing ranging from $1,949 for Government/Non-Profit Inline booths to $13,750 for Island booths. Advertising opportunities include pre- and post-conference e-blasts, scheduled mobile app push notifications, digital ads, and physical welcome banners or floor clings.
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