The BUILD Initiative

The BUILD Initiative is a national nonprofit organization that supports state and local leaders in building equitable early childhood systems. They organize an annual national BUILD conference (e.g., BUILD25 in December 2025) and various other events, webinars, and pre-conference sessions. These events focus on early childhood topics such as pre-K, Head Start, early learning, workforce development, quality improvement, and kindergarten readiness. While not NAEYC, BUILD is a distinct conference organizer that aligns with the user's search terms by focusing on systems-building and policy for early childhood.