ECE Summit

The Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children ECE Summit is returning to Embassy Suites Portland Airport for three days of professional development, statewide connection, leadership, and inspiration.

Join 250 early childhood educators, administrators, faculty, advocates, students, and partners from across Oregon for engaging keynote speakers, meaningful conversations, practical learning opportunities, and the return of the Grand Articulation Summit.

Why Attend?

Inspiring keynote speakers and featured presenters
Practical strategies and ideas you can apply right away
Networking and collaboration with professionals from across Oregon
Conversations focused on leadership, advocacy, workforce development, and inclusion
Opportunities to reconnect, recharge, and build community
ORO Hours Certificate/Certificado de Horas ORO

The ORAEYC ECE Summit brings together professionals from every part of the early childhood field to learn from one another and strengthen the future of early learning in Oregon. Attendees can expect:

Inspiring keynote speakers and featured presenters
Sessions for educators, administrators, higher education faculty, advocates, and program leaders
Practical strategies and innovative ideas you can incorporate into your work right away
Networking and collaboration opportunities with professionals from across Oregon
Conversations focused on workforce development, advocacy, leadership, inclusion, and developmental and culturally appropriate practice
Opportunities to reconnect, recharge, and build community

Embassy Suites Portland Airport

Venue features include complimentary breakfast for hotel guests, evening reception for hotel guests, on-site restaurant and gathering areas, convenient airport shuttle access, calming center atrium and indoor pool, and close proximity to shopping and restaurants.

Where to Stay:

Embassy Suites Portland Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland Airport

Hampton Inn Portland Airport

Sheraton Portland Airport

Residence Inn Portland Airport at Cascade Station

Summit Highlights

Grand Articulation Summit

The Grand Articulation Summit will once again be part of the ECE Summit experience, bringing together higher education and secondary faculty, administrators, and partners for conversations about pathways, transfer, workforce development, and the future of early childhood education preparation.

Professional Development

The Summit will offer learning opportunities designed for professionals at all stages of their careers with sessions focused on practical application, leadership growth, advocacy, emerging issues, and innovative practice.

Connection & Community

The ECE Summit is intentionally designed to create opportunities for meaningful connection through shared meals, networking opportunities, collaborative sessions, and informal gathering spaces throughout the event.