Be A Part! 2026 Child Care Innovation Expo
Georgia’s Child Care Community Is Coming Together at the 2026 Child Care Innovation Expo
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Chattahoochee Technical College – Acworth Campus
Something exciting is happening in Georgia’s child care community.
On September 12, the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) will bring hundreds of child care professionals, educators, owners, directors, teachers, industry partners, and community leaders together for the 2026 Child Care Innovation Expo.
This is not your typical conference.
The Expo was created to give Georgia’s early childhood professionals an affordable, high-energy day to learn, connect, discover new resources, meet companies that serve our industry, and remember that they are part of a much larger child care community.
And at just $29 per person, we want centers to bring their teams. Register today at: The 2026 Child Care Innovation Expo Registration Page
What to Expect
Expo attendees can earn up to four hours of professional development credit while choosing from sessions designed around the issues early childhood professionals face every day.
Programming will focus on:
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Mental health and wellness
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Leadership
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Hands-on learning
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Classroom tools and strategies
Sessions will be offered in both morning and afternoon rotations, giving attendees more flexibility to build the experience that works for them.
But learning is only part of the day.
We are intentionally creating time for attendees to explore the Expo floor, meet exhibitors, discover products and services, make new professional connections, enjoy food trucks, participate in activities, and have a little fun.
Yes, there will even be a tug of war.
Meet the Organizations Joining Us
One of the best parts of the Expo is the opportunity to meet organizations that support child care programs, educators, children, families, and the early childhood workforce.
Our growing 2026 exhibitor community includes:
ZONO
Tiny Hands
Discount School Supply
SitterTree
1Place Child Care
Start2Finish Child Care Business Solutions
Block Insurance
Soccer Sidekicks
Phoenix & Associates
Playground
Tree Enterprises
Cobb Collaborative
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
Better Beans
Reliable Paper
The Joshua Tree
CLAD
Thrive
Amerigroup/Elevance Health
And we are continuing to add partners as we get closer to Expo day.
Come ready to ask questions, compare resources, make connections, and discover solutions that you can take back to your program.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The Child Care Innovation Expo is possible because organizations across Georgia recognize the importance of investing in the people who care for and educate young children.
We are proud to recognize our Expo sponsors and partners, including:
CLAD – Education Access Partner
Kaplan
Thrive Health Benefits
Amerigroup/Elevance Health
Pure Fun!
Their investment helps GCCA keep this experience affordable and accessible to Georgia's early childhood community.
Bring Your Expo Squad
Professional development is even better when your team experiences it together.
Individual Expo registration is only $29 per person, or centers can purchase an Expo Squad Pack: 10 registrations for $250.
Bring your directors. Bring your teachers. Bring your emerging leaders.
Learn together, explore together, and leave with ideas you can put to work on Monday morning.
More Than an Event
GCCA believes the people who operate child care programs and care for Georgia's children deserve opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and be celebrated.
The Child Care Innovation Expo is one way we are creating that space.
Whether you operate one child care center or several, lead a classroom, support early childhood programs, provide services to the industry, or simply believe in strengthening child care in Georgia, there is a place for you at the Expo.
Hundreds of members of Georgia's child care community are already planning to join us.
We hope you will be one of them.
2026 Child Care Innovation Expo
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Chattahoochee Technical College – Acworth Campus
Acworth, Georgia
Individual Registration: $29
Expo Squad Pack: 10 registrations for $250
Up to 4 Hours of Professional Development Credit
Register today and join Georgia's child care community for a day of learning, connection, resources, innovation, and fun.
