2026 National Tribal Child Care Conference: The Strength of Our Children, The Future of Our Nations
Sun, Sep 13
|Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort
Join us in Honolulu for NICCA’s 2026 National Tribal Child Care Conference — a powerful gathering to uplift the strength of our children and the future of our Nations.
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2026, 8:00 AM HST – Sep 17, 2026, 5:00 PM HST
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
About the Event
The Strength of Our Children, The Future of Our Nations
NICCA’s 2026 National Tribal Child Care Conference will take place in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi from September 14–17, 2026, with pre-conference trainings on September 13. This event brings together Tribal child care leaders, early childhood professionals, and advocates from across the country to connect, learn, and lead together.
NICCA is honored to partner with Keiki O Ka ʻĀina to co-host the event and facilitate site visits to Native Hawaiian child care programs, offering a unique opportunity to experience early learning through an Indigenous lens in Hawaiʻi.
Whether you’re a program administrator, educator, policy leader, advocate, or Tribal leader, this conference is for you. Come be part of this important conversation, and help shape the future of Tribal child care and early learning.
Hosting Partner: Keiki O Ka ʻĀina
Keiki O Ka ʻĀina (KOKA) is a Native Hawaiian organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities through education and cultural grounding. KOKA provides family-centered programs that promote literacy, early learning, and parent engagement while preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Schedule
9 hoursPre-Conference Training
Hilton Hawaiian VillageTraining
4 hoursGeneral Assembly
Hilton Hawaiian VillageGeneral Assembly
Tickets
Early Registration
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:59 PM HST
Take advantage of the lowest rate by registering early! Early registration includes full access to all conference sessions, keynotes, and some special events (pre-conference trainings may be ticketed separately). Available through September 30, 2025.
$725.00
Native Arts & Crafts Exhibitor
Sale ends
Sep 12, 2026, 11:50 PM HST
For Native artisans and craftspeople offering handmade goods. All exhibitor packages (excluding booths) include: Two (2) exhibitor registrations, one (1) 8-foot table with a black tablecloth, two (2) chairs, electricity and wi-fi (upon request), and access access to general sessions.
$500.00
Nonprofit/Govt Agency Exhibit
Sale ends
Sep 12, 2026, 11:50 PM HST
For Tribal programs, nonprofits, and public agencies sharing services or resources. All exhibitor packages (excluding booths) include: Two (2) exhibitor registrations, one (1) 8-foot table with a black tablecloth, two (2) chairs, , electricity and wi-fi (upon request), and access to access to general sessions.
$700.00
Corporate Exhibitors
Sale ends
Sep 12, 2026, 11:50 PM HST
For businesses and for-profit organizations showcasing products or services. All exhibitor packages (excluding booths) include: Two (2) exhibitor registrations, one (1) 8-foot table with a black tablecloth, two (2) chairs, , electricity and wi-fi (upon request), and access to general sessions.
$900.00
10x10 Booth Exhibitor
Sale ends
Sep 12, 2026, 11:50 PM HST
For those requiring a larger footprint or enhanced visibility. Booths include standard setup, two (2) exhibitor registrations, two (2) chairs, electricity and wi-fi (upon request), and access access to general sessions.
$1,200.00
Total
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