2026 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference

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2025 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference

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Uniting early childhood educators from around the state to connect, collaborate and improve early learning environments for every child.

The Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference is one of the south’s largest early childhood education conferences. Hundreds of teachers and program administrators each year choose from dozens of presentations and exhibits to explore the latest trends and research in the early childhood field.

Please refer to the registration FAQ for registration rates, hotel info and conference agenda.

We will provide information on CEUs/SEMIs/OSLs at a later time.

Conference Rates:

February 16th – April 15th: $350 (Early Bird Registration)

April 16th – May 15th: $400 (Regular Registration)

May 16th – June 5th: $450 (Late Registration)

Conference Host Hotel

Cut-Off: May 1, 2026++: Applicable taxes & fees

Best Western Plus
3158 Western Plus
Tupelo, MS 38801
662.847.0300
K/Queen Double $129++

Comfort Inn & Suites
1532 McCullough Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662.840.0340
K/Queen Double $109++

Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo
Barnes Crossing
1116 Carter Cove
Tupelo, MS 38804
662.821.0317
King Standard $140 ++

The Hilton Garden Inn – Conference Hotel
363 East Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
662.718.5500
K/Queen $109++

Hotel Tupelo (SOLD OUT)
314 East Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
662.362.6200
K/Queen $149++

To reserve lodging, follow the instructions in the MECEC FAQ.