First Up Annual Conference
Beyond the Classroom: Inspiring Lifelong Learning and Development
April 25-26, 2025
8:00am - 4:30pm EST
(Registration Opens at 7:00am EST
The Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
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Experience Learning That Will Influence Your Work in the Classroom and Beyond!!
Calling All Early Childhood Educators, Administrators and Early Childhood Support Professionals to join us for the timely, relevant look at lifelong learning.
Click HERE to REGISTER TODAY!
Win A Free iPad!
Join First Up For a LIVE Giveaway!
First Up will be raffling off a FREE iPad! Want a chance to win? Click HERE to sign up for the First Up Conference! Everyone registered by January 31st will be entered into the drawing!
The Conference Provides:
Engaging Workshops
- Expand your skills and explore innovative teaching strategies
- Learn practical skills you can apply in the classroom right away
- Keynote Speakers on Friday and Saturday
- Two Featured Presenters on each day
- Break out sessions geared specifically for infant/toddler teachers, preschool and Pre-K teachers, school age teachers, administrators and leaders
- Workshops available in Spanish
Expert Speakers
- Hear from leaders in Early Childhood Education
- Panel discussions with local leaders and question/answer discussions
- Keynote Speakers
- Denisha Jones, advocate for social justice in education
- Josh Robinson, expert in inclusive learning and creative engagement
- Featured Presenters- deep dive session with renowned educators
- Veirdre Jackson will speak on our Sense of Belonging
- Essence Allen Presley brings a thought provoking session on early intervention
- Stay Tuned! More Featured Speakers to be announced soon.
Networking Opportunities
- Create new connections with other professionals
- Renew relationships with educators you have known in the past
- Learn about opportunities for Early Childhood Educators
Sponsors, Vendors, Exhibitors and More
- Discover new tools, resources and curriculum ideas
- Explore and engage with other educators in our Loose Parts Lounge or (new this year) our Play Space Room!
- Golden Ticket opportunities to win prizes including an Ipad
- LUNCH will be provided! As well as Coffee, Tea, and Snack stations.
Interested in Sponsorship, Advertising and Exhibitor Opportunities?
For information on being an exhibitor or advertiser please contact Christina Figueroa (christina.figueroa@firstup.org)!
For information on sponsorship, please contact Nari Kim (nari.kim@firstup.org)!
Registration Information
Spaces are limited! Secure your spot to inspire, be inspired, and make a difference in early childhood education. To make the most of this experience, we encourage you to register early and take advantage of our early bird pricing. Space is limited, and with the lineup we have this year, it’s filling up quickly! Early registration will secure your spot and give you the best rate.
Please Note
Each participant will receive PQAS PD credit for the workshops and sessions they attend, we can also process ACT 48 credit.
2025 Annual Conference | Pricing per Registration
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Join Us At The Hilton at City Avenue!
The hotel is across from the Bala Cynwyd Business District and three miles from the Please Touch Museum and shopping in Manayunk. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Independence National Historical Park are within a 15-minute drive. Enjoy skyline views and Polo Lounge.
Click HERE to Learn More About the Conference Venue!
Tranportation & Parking
Here is some useful infromation regarding parking at the Hilton and transportation close to the hotel:
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Self Park Open Lot- $8.00 per day
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Valet Parking- $15.00 per day
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Overbrook Train Station is .5 miles away from venue
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Bus 34 stops close to venue as well
