2026 N4C Annual Conference and Professional Institute

Join us for the 54th Annual Conference and Professional Institute of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers, held March 18 to 21, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk! This event offers a unique opportunity for leaders from campus children's centers across the country to exchange insights, best practices, and innovative strategies aimed at meeting the changing needs of children, families, and the early childhood workforce within higher education. 

Preliminary Agenda (times to be confirmed)

Weds Mar 18

8:30am - 12:00pm     Pre-Conference Thinking Outside the Sandbox: Building Resilience Through Outdoor Education ($75 add-on to registration)
5:00pm - 7:00pm       Reception

Thurs Mar 19

7:30am - 8:00am       Coffee & Conversation
8:00am - 9:30am       Welcome & Keynote Relationships Matter - The Best Part of Waking Up featuring Pete Ferguson
9:45am - 11:15am     Workshops & Roundtables
11:30am - 12:30pm   Lunch
12:45pm - 2:15pm     Workshops & Roundtables
2:30pm - 4:00pm       Regional Roundtables
5:30pm                       No Host Dinners*

Fri Mar 20

7:30am - 8:00am       Coffee & Conversation
8:00am - 9:30am       Panel Campus Children's Centers at a Crossroads: Policy Trends and Future Directions
9:45am - 11:15pm     Workshops & Roundtables
11:30am - 1:00pm     Lunch & Annual Member Meeting (available on Zoom)
1:15pm - 4:30pm       Workshops & Roundtables
5:00pm                       San Antonio Architectural Walking Tour

Sat Mar 21

8:00am - 9:30am       Breakfast & Closing
10:00am - 12:00pm   Tour of San Antonio College Early Childhood Center ($35 Add-on to registration)

 *No host dinners are group dining events where attendees pay for their own meals.

One Day $455
Presenters receive $50 discount

Add-ons

PreConference Thinking Outside the Sandbox: Building Resilience Through Outdoor Education $75
Tour of San Antonio College Early Childhood Center $35

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FAQ 

What is the cancellation policy?

All cancellation/refund requests must be received in writing by email to N4C. A $75.00 transaction fee will be applied to all cancellations. Refund requests will be processed within sixty (60) days after the request is received. No refunds can be made after March 1, 2026. Registrations may be transferred to another person at any time at no cost. The original registrant should submit a transfer notice email including the name of the person to whom the registration is being transferred along with the phone number and email of the substitute. Send cancellation/transfer/substitution related correspondence to [email protected].

Send cancellation/refund related correspondence to [email protected].

What meals are included in the registration price?

Wednesday: Welcome reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres
Thursday & Friday: Lunch, morning coffee and tea service
Saturday: Breakfast

How will my personal registration data be used?

Personal information is collected by N4C during registration. This information includes your name, your company name, address, phone number, email address, and demographic information to help inform the program content and to create an attendee experience suitable for the conference audience. 

Your contact information (phone and email) will be used to communicate event-related information and provide customer service. 

Your information will be stored indefinitely for the purposes of historical reporting and future communications from N4C only. N4C shares the conference registration list including name, affiliation, email address, and organization with conference sponsors and provides an option to opt out of this list in the registration form.

For more information on how your data is stored, please contact the registration manager at [email protected].