The 2025 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
Spark Joy, Spark Learning
The 2025 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
Spark Joy, Spark Learning
Spark of Joy Conference Pre Session – Friday, November 145:00 – 7:00 PM | Tucson Children's Museum
Start the weekend with joy! Join us for our special Spark of Joy Kickoff Event featuring:
- A dynamic speaker
- Exhibit space to explore
- Food, drinks, and networking
- Exclusive access to play and explore the Tucson Children's Museum — designed for educators to rediscover their own spark of curiosity
Tickets for this event are $25 and can be added to your conference registration.
Annual Conference – Saturday, November 157:30 AM – 3:25 PM | University of Arizona
Get ready for a day packed with learning, inspiration, and connection:
- Inspiring Keynote Address
-Three Breakout Session Blocks
- Exhibit Hall with resources & connections
- Breakfast & Lunch provided
- 8 Hours of Professional Development
- Our famous Raffle — don't miss it!
This event welcomes all members of the early childhood community — educators, administrators, advocates, and anyone passionate about young children.
Start the weekend with joy! Join us for our special Spark of Joy Kickoff Event featuring:
- A dynamic speaker
- Exhibit space to explore
- Food, drinks, and networking
- Exclusive access to play and explore the Tucson Children's Museum — designed for educators to rediscover their own spark of curiosity
Tickets for this event are $25 and can be added to your conference registration.
Annual Conference – Saturday, November 157:30 AM – 3:25 PM | University of Arizona
Get ready for a day packed with learning, inspiration, and connection:
- Inspiring Keynote Address
-Three Breakout Session Blocks
- Exhibit Hall with resources & connections
- Breakfast & Lunch provided
- 8 Hours of Professional Development
- Our famous Raffle — don't miss it!
This event welcomes all members of the early childhood community — educators, administrators, advocates, and anyone passionate about young children.
Call for Presenters
The Call for Presenters for the 2025 Conference is now open! Use the link below to apply. Applications are due July 11.
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!
Sponsors coming soon!
Registration
Coming August 18!
Registration for the 2025 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be open soon!
Registration Rate |
EARLY BIRD Registration August 18 - September 26 |
Regular Registration September 27 - November 1 |
Student (must provide current student ID number and name of college/university) |
$65 |
$70 |
SAZAEYC/NAEYC Members (must provide current NAEYC membership number) |
$95 |
$105 |
Non-member |
$145 |
$150 |
If you are a school district or organization paying with a purchase order, contact us at [email protected] to ensure that all participants are registered without the delay of purchase order processing.
Breakout Sessions
The conference offers each attendee three 75-minute sessions. For your convenience, sessions are arranged into tracks by a common goal or topic. You may either select one specific track, indicated by session number commonality (e.g. A01, B01, and C01), that is most relevant to your work with young children or select sessions within multiple tracks for a well-rounded conference experience. Session tracks are stated on the session chart.
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Brochure Coming Soon
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Session Chart Coming Soon
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Exhibit Hall
The 2025 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will include an exhibitor hall of our collaborators and supporters in the Union space. There will be opportunities throughout the day to visit booths to:
- Network with early childhood professionals from the community
- Learn about programs, products, and services designed for young children and families
- Gain ideas to use with young children in the classroom and at home
- Participate in GIVEAWAYS!!!
RAFFLE - CHANCE TO WIN PRIZE PACKAGES!!!
Many generous sponsors have donated admission passes to museums, shows, games, and more. There are also proucts, gift certificates, and complimentary experiences and memberships. Raffle tickets will be available online and in person this year!
Your purchase supports SAZAEYC and the Annual Conference, as well as children, families and early childhood professionals of Southern Arizona.
Many generous sponsors have donated admission passes to museums, shows, games, and more. There are also proucts, gift certificates, and complimentary experiences and memberships. Raffle tickets will be available online and in person this year!
Your purchase supports SAZAEYC and the Annual Conference, as well as children, families and early childhood professionals of Southern Arizona.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
We appreciate long-standing partnerships that continue to support SAZAEYC and our ability to offer high-quality opportunities for professional development and personal growth to early childhood professionals. We also welcome the opportunity to create new and lasting partnerships.
Consider taking advantage of this opportunity for your company or organization to be recognized as a supporter of Southern Arizona AEYC and all of the early childhood professionals, families, and children served throughout our state.
Visit our Sponsorship Page for information for sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers detailing various opportunities and benefits.
We appreciate long-standing partnerships that continue to support SAZAEYC and our ability to offer high-quality opportunities for professional development and personal growth to early childhood professionals. We also welcome the opportunity to create new and lasting partnerships.
Consider taking advantage of this opportunity for your company or organization to be recognized as a supporter of Southern Arizona AEYC and all of the early childhood professionals, families, and children served throughout our state.
Visit our Sponsorship Page for information for sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers detailing various opportunities and benefits.