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ZERO TO THREE early child development events and conferences help early childhood professionals make a difference in the lives of babies, toddlers and their families.

From Early Childhood Training Events to Advocacy

Broaden your knowledge and gain valuable insights into child welfare, early childhood development, policy and advocacy, early learning, and more. ZERO TO THREE events platform provides a curated list of virtual and live events presented by experts in the field so you can continuously build your knowledge and grow professionally.

Would you like a ZERO TO THREE expert to present at your event? Our team includes top-tier professionals in fields such as federal policy, early childhood mental health, pediatric primary care, early literacy and more. Meet our speakers and submit a request.

ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference

October 8-9, 2025 | Baltimore, MD

For more than a decade, ZERO TO THREE has brought together early childhood professionals from around the world for a premier multidisciplinary experience in professional development.

Our early childhood conference offers a range of learning opportunities featuring the latest research, promising practices and policy strategies.

Be part of something great and join thousands early childhood professionals!

Why is ongoing learning and professional development important?

Our events and conferences platform is a user-friendly, effective resource for early childhood development workers who embrace a growth mindset to enhance skills.

Regularly attending conferences and webinars in your field is vital to supporting ongoing professional development. Benefits include:

Skill improvement: Build on existing skills and learn new ones.
Career advancement: A growth mindset increases the chances of career advancement opportunities.
Adaptability: Learn about new trends, technology or regulations in early childhood development to be better prepared to navigate changes.
Increased job satisfaction: Stay current, grow, develop and feel fully equipped for your role.
Networking opportunities: Meet industry experts and peers and build a robust professional networking system.

Virtual

August 26, 2025

Transformational Leadership in Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Policy.

Join early childhood leaders Sarah Barclay Hoffman and Lynette Aytch for a thoughtful conversation on how reflection, collaboration, and purpose drive impactful leadership and change.

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Virtual

September 10, 2025

The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old Virtual Training of Trainers

Our newly designed virtual Training of Trainers combines live online events and self-study to support your journey towards becoming a ZERO TO THREE certified trainer of The Growing Brain curriculum.

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Baltimore, MD

October 6, 2025

Faculty Institute: DC:0–5™

Dive into the only diagnostic classification system focused on mental health for infants and young children, birth to 5 years old.

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Baltimore, MD

October 6, 2025

Faculty Institute: Critical Competencies

Transform teacher-child interactions with the essential skills needed to optimize social-emotional, cognitive, and language and literacy development—the ZERO TO THREE Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators™

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Baltimore, MD

October 7, 2025

Pre-Conference Forum: Leadership for Wellness

Join us for this engaging forum to explore the latest research and effective methods for supporting well-being.

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Baltimore, MD

October 7, 2025

Pre-Conference Forum: In This Together

Gain valuable insights into building enduring, collaborative relationships that strengthen the well-being of children, families, communities, and yourself.

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Our virtual event series offers early childhood specialists from all disciplines the opportunity to hear directly from leading professionals in the field.

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