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Executive Leadership Council & Workforce Summit 2026

Organized by Head Start WEST (regional Head Start conference organizer)

The Executive Leadership Council & Workforce Summit is an in-person gathering designed to address complex leadership and workforce challenges within early childhood progr...

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Dates: Jul 27-29, 2026
Location: Denver, CO
Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Attendees: 500
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About this conference

The Executive Leadership Council & Workforce Summit is an in-person gathering designed to address complex leadership and workforce challenges within early childhood programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start. The Executive Leadership Council component focuses on navigating regulatory and financial uncertainties for agency leaders. The Workforce Summit addresses critical issues such as workforce shortages, leadership turnover, increased compliance expectations, and recovery from community disruptions. It aims to align efforts, elevate proven strategies, and strengthen systems to support staff well-being and program effectiveness, fostering resilience, collaboration, and long-term sustainability. The event features general sessions, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities over three days, with an overlapping day to foster connection between both event components.

Sponsorship options

Head Start WEST offers both Year-Round Sponsorships and Conference Sponsorships. Year-Round options range from Corporate Membership ($1,000/year) to Visionary ($10,000+/year), providing benefits like logo placement, newsletter features, email blasts, webinar opportunities, and vendor tables. Conference Sponsorships, priced per event, include: Vendor Package (In Person) for $1,250, Vendor Package (Virtual) for $625, General Session Sponsor for $3,000, Special Event Sponsor for $2,000, Badge Sponsor for $1,000, Wi-Fi Sponsor for $1,000, Coffee/Break Station Sponsor for $1,000, and Sponsored Workshop for $1,000. Add-ons like additional representatives ($250 each) are available for in-person packages.