Our inaugural First 8 Memphis Early Care & Education Conference: Innovate. Inspire. Impact. was an incredible success! Over 150+ early childhood educators, leaders, and advocates gathered for two inspiring days of learning, connection, and celebration.

From keynote sessions with DJ Pryor and Dr. Deborah Reed, to engaging workshops, vibrant networking, and moments that reminded us why the early years matter most—this event truly embodied our mission to innovate, inspire, and impact the future of ECE in Memphis.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, planning committee, vendors, volunteers, staff and every attendee who made this experience so special. Stay tuned for highlights, photos, and announcements about next year’s conference!