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📍 Dec 05 - 07, 2026 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, DC
Show the NAEYC Community What's Next in Early Learning
The people shaping early childhood education come to NAEYC to explore fresh ideas, practical resources, and products that make a difference in learning environments. Its exhibition connects education brands with teachers, preschool leaders, administrators, and program decision-makers seeking new classroom materials, technology, and teaching tools. This gives exhibitors an opportunity to put their products in front of a relevant audience, demonstrate their capabilities, and build recognition within the early learning industry.
Dec 05 - 082026 · Washington, DC
7,000+Early Childhood Professionals
CentennialNAEYC's 100th year
ReusableReuse at Future Events
About the event
About the NAEYC Annual Conference
NAEYC's Annual Conference brings together thousands of professionals shaping the future of early childhood education. Organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, it is recognized as the world's largest event in the field. The 2026 edition celebrates the association's 100th anniversary in Washington, DC, where its first conference took place. Hosted at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the event runs December 05 - 08, with the Expo open December 05 - 07. More than 7,000 educators, administrators, directors, faculty, and advocates are expected to attend expert sessions, workshops, and explore the latest educational resources.
The Expo brings exhibiting companies face-to-face with professionals who evaluate classroom materials, teaching tools, and learning programs. It creates opportunities for education brands to introduce new products, demonstrate their practical value, and engage with decision-makers across early childhood education. Exhibitors can highlight how their offerings support teaching, enrich classroom experiences, and address the evolving needs of schools and early learning centers.
Inside the Expo
Who Exhibits at the NAEYC Annual Conference
Materials & furniture
Manipulatives, toys, learning materials, and early-childhood classroom furniture.
EdTech & services
Assessment, childcare management software, training, and professional development.
The NAEYC Audience
Who You'll Meet
- Early childhood educators & teachers
- Program directors & administrators
- Center & family childcare owners
- Curriculum & purchasing leads
- Faculty, trainers & students
- Advocates & agency staff
Put Innovation on Display
Make Meaningful Connections at NAEYC
Educators source for classrooms
Attendees come to find products and programs. Clear branding helps them find you and know what you offer.
Welcome educators with purpose
This audience responds to warmth, so an inviting setup gets educators to stop, look, and ask.
Show how it works
Curriculum and materials sell on seeing and handling; a clean display lets educators explore them.
Relationships carry over
The conference runs every year, so consistent branding helps educators recognize you the next time around.
Made for the Expo
Booth Setups & Displays for NAEYC
Standard NAEYC booths include an 8-foot back drape and 3-foot side drapes, providing a simple foundation for your exhibit presentation. Custom backdrops, well-placed graphics, and clear signage can help transform that space into a more engaging product showcase. Choose a layout that suits your booth dimensions while keeping your products accessible and your branding consistent. Each option is portable, packs down conveniently, and can be used again at upcoming shows.
Inline · 10×10
Clear and professional
For a standard inline booth.
- Fabric backdrop wall
- Branded counter
- 2 retractable banners
- Branded table cover
Inline · 10×20
Room to demonstrate
For more demonstrations and meetings.
- Large fabric backdrop
- 2 branded counters
- Hanging sign
- Seated meeting area
Island · Feature
Larger footprint
For a larger stand with multiple demonstrations.
- Modular backdrop structure
- Overhead hanging sign
- Multiple demo pods
- Full booth branding
Recommended displays
Displays for Event Exhibitors
One Booth, Every Year
Make Every Display Go Further
NAEYC returns each year, alongside state AEYC conferences and other education events throughout the calendar. Portable displays that pack down easily and reassemble quickly help exhibitors carry the same professional setup from one event to the next without rebuilding their booth.
Packs into cases
Backdrops, banners, and counters fold into cases you can ship or check no crating for a standard booth.
Sets up quickly
Pop-up and tension-fabric pieces assemble without tools, so you're ready before the Expo opens.
Refresh, don't rebuild
Keep the frame and update the printed graphic when your products or message change.
♻️
Ready for every return. Reuse your exhibit at future NAEYC conferences, state AEYC gatherings, and other education events. Refresh the graphics as your messaging evolves while keeping the same professional booth setup.
Done for you
How PrintMyExpo Handles the Production
Every stage of display preparation is managed with attention to detail, giving your team more time to highlight your products, welcome educators, and make the most of their time at the NAEYC Expo.
Consultation & booth planning
We map your booth size, products, and goals into a display plan that keeps your brand front and center.
Design & artwork approval
Custom graphics and detailed proofs, developed to present your products clearly and maintain consistent branding.
Custom printing & production
Fabric backdrops, banners, counters, and table covers produced with your branding and messaging.
Delivery to you or the venue
We ship on schedule in cases made for transit, so your booth arrives in Washington, DC ready to assemble.
Reuse next year
Pack it down, store it, and bring the same booth back next year updating graphics as needed.
Checklist
The NAEYC Exhibitor Checklist
Follow this practical checklist to keep booth preparations on track before December 5.
- Confirm your booth size & location in the Expo hall
- Review the exhibitor prospectus & deadlines
- Choose a portable, reusable display setup
- Plan your product layout & literature
- Finalize branding, message & age ranges
- Submit artwork & approve your proof early
- Confirm the shipping timeline to Washington, DC
- Pack components, and store your setup for next year
Event preparation
How to Prepare for the NAEYC Annual Conference
8 - 10 weeks out
Confirm your booth size, set goals and budget, and choose a display setup you can reuse.
6 weeks out
Finalize branding and submit artwork to PrintMyExpo for design approval.
3 - 4 weeks out
Approve proofs, complete production, and confirm delivery timing to Washington, DC.
1 - 2 weeks out
Prepare your products and samples, brief your booth staff, and confirm your lead capture.
After the show
Pack your booth into its cases and store it, ready for next year.
Exhibitor Resources
Guides to Help You Plan
Deeper reads on booths, displays and event preparation.
FAQ
NAEYC Annual Conference Exhibitor FAQs
When and where is the NAEYC Annual Conference 2026?
NAEYC 2026 runs December 5 - 8 in Washington, DC, while the Expo takes place December 5 - 7. Verify booth specifications in the exhibitor prospectus before approving artwork.
What displays work best for a NAEYC booth?
Combine a branded fabric backdrop, informative retractable banners, a counter for sign-ups, and a custom table cover. Smaller exhibit spaces can work well with a simple tabletop display.
Can I reuse the booth next year or at other shows?
Yes. Our reusable fabric and pop-up displays let you carry the same booth across multiple events. Pack them into their cases between shows and update the graphics whenever your branding changes.
Do you handle artwork and branding?
Yes. Our team handles custom artwork and proofing, creating display graphics that complement your branding, messaging, and exhibition goals.
What booth sizes do you support?
Whether you're exhibiting with a tabletop display, a 10×10, a 10×20, or a larger island booth, we'll recommend a setup that suits your space and exhibition goals.
Let's build it
Showcase the Resources Shaping Early Learning
Share your exhibit requirements, and we'll help create a display that presents your products clearly, reflects your brand, and works for future shows.
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