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ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference 2026

Portland, OR through Register Today
Gain practical strategies, fresh insights and meaningful connections to better support young children, families and your professional growth.

Don’t miss the biggest gathering for the early childhood field.

Connect with a community of professionals who are passionate about giving every child a strong start. At the LEARN Conference, you’ll explore dozens of sessions on early childhood topics you won’t find anywhere else, discover practical tools you can use every day and build relationships with colleagues who understand your work. Whatever your role, you’ll find your people here.

REGISTRATION

Registration to attend the in-person LEARN Conference 2026 event is open for everyone supporting infants, toddlers, and families – educators, mental health leaders, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.

ZERO TO THREE members and anyone who is a part of the HealthySteps network receives discounted pricing on registration.

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Discounts available for groups of 5 or more.

Program At A Glance

Explore the ideas shaping the future of early childhood. Hear from leading experts and choose from dozens of sessions covering today’s most important topics, including artificial intelligence and technology, child-parent psychotherapy, reflective practice, infant and early childhood mental health, home visiting, workforce well-being, and burnout and more.

With seven unique ways to LEARN, including inspiring keynotes, hands-on Leadership Labs, deep-dive Issue Intensives and interactive Synergy Circles, you’ll build the knowledge, skills and connections you can put into practice right away.

Don’t miss this year’s keynote with Steve Burns, Emmy-Nominated Original Host of Blue’s Clues. In The Cost of Showing Up Happy, Steve shares an honest and moving conversation about depression, burnout and the importance of caring for yourself while caring for others. It’s a message that will resonate with everyone who supports young children and families.

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