Thank You for Making Our Inaugural Conference a Success!

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 our host DJ Pryor and keynote 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!

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  • "My team attended the First 8 Memphis Early Care and Education Conference, and they returned with renewed enthusiasm. They gained valuable insights and are now eager to collaborate with me and other staff members to share their learnings and discuss possible implementations. Your efforts have greatly contributed to sparking the level of excitement I expect from teachers in early childhood development."

    Director, Lambs & Ivy School 

  • First the conference was very organized and the Team was very knowledgeable and they all had a very warm welcoming attitude which made conference atmosphere soothing. The [workshop] I attended was very fun and I gained a lot take ways to carry back the classroom. DJ Pryor was very motivating and inspiring. The food both days was very very delicious. I will definitely attend the next one.

    Conference Attendee

  • It was inspiring to see so many early childhood professionals come together with one shared purpose, to strengthen the foundation for every child in Memphis & Shelby County.

    Conference Attendee

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At our Conference, we were thrilled to partner with ConverSketch to bring our keynotes and sessions to life through vibrant, hand-drawn visuals! Check out the amazing designs:

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conference@first8memphis.org