Building Bridges: Strengthening Connections in Early Childhood for a Brighter Future
Save the Date for the 2026 Pathways to Quality Conference!
Join early educators and school-age care professionals for a week filled with learning, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.
Virtual Sessions November 19th-12th, 2026
In-person Sessions November 14th, 2026 @Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
View Recorded Sessions beginning November 16th, 2026
- Participant Information
- Keynote
- Presenters
- Agenda
- Exhibitors/Sponsors
Thank you for a great 2025 Pathways to Quality Conference! More than 460 early educators and school-age care professionals grew and were inspired through professional development opportunities that celebrated and integrated Milwaukee’s unique values into evidence-based, high-quality practices.
The 2026 Pathways to Quality Conference and Resource Fair is a week-long, hybrid event that offers attendees access to live, virtual sessions Nov. 9-12 and an in-person experience on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Access to on-demand, recorded sessions begins Nov. 16.
HYATT REGENCY MILWAUKEE
Our in-person experience is located at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (connected to the Wisconsin Center). Registration, which begins at 7:30am, is located outside the Regency Ballroom, on the second floor of the Hyatt.
PARKING
Parking will be validated for all registered conference attendees who self-park in the Hyatt Regency parking garage. When entering the Hyatt parking garage, please pull a parking ticket. If an attendant is present, please inform them you are an attending a conference at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Once parked, please proceed to the ground level and exit the parking garage to access the hotel’s main entrance. Alternatively, proceed to the 3rd Level of the parking garage to enter the hotel via skywalk. QR codes will be given at the conference to allow participants to leave the garage without payment.
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EXHIBIT HALL
Exhibitors and vendors are located in the Atrium on the 2nd floor. This space is filled with resources and information. Be sure to take time to explore the variety of support and materials available.
GENERAL CONSENT AND RELEASE FOR USE OF IMAGE
Pathways Committee members will take photographs and videos throughout the conference day. Registration and participation at the Pathways Conference constitutes an agreement for media to be used in connection with conference-related materials.
WISCONSIN REGISTRY CREDIT
Each participant will receive a general certificate of attendance in their conference folder. If you would like Wisconsin Registry Credit, you must check in to EACH session you attend, including the keynote, using the QR code check-in process posted in the workshop rooms.
The 2026 Pathways to Quality Conference and Resource Fair is a week-long, hybrid event that offers attendees access to live, virtual sessions Nov. 9-12 and an in-person experience on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Access to on-demand, recorded sessions begins Nov. 16.
HYATT REGENCY MILWAUKEE
Our in-person experience is located at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (connected to the Wisconsin Center). Registration, which begins at 7:30am, is located outside the Regency Ballroom, on the second floor of the Hyatt.
PARKING
Parking will be validated for all registered conference attendees who self-park in the Hyatt Regency parking garage. When entering the Hyatt parking garage, please pull a parking ticket. If an attendant is present, please inform them you are an attending a conference at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Once parked, please proceed to the ground level and exit the parking garage to access the hotel’s main entrance. Alternatively, proceed to the 3rd Level of the parking garage to enter the hotel via skywalk. QR codes will be given at the conference to allow participants to leave the garage without payment.
PheedLoop APP
Coming Soon!
EXHIBIT HALL
Exhibitors and vendors are located in the Atrium on the 2nd floor. This space is filled with resources and information. Be sure to take time to explore the variety of support and materials available.
GENERAL CONSENT AND RELEASE FOR USE OF IMAGE
Pathways Committee members will take photographs and videos throughout the conference day. Registration and participation at the Pathways Conference constitutes an agreement for media to be used in connection with conference-related materials.
WISCONSIN REGISTRY CREDIT
Each participant will receive a general certificate of attendance in their conference folder. If you would like Wisconsin Registry Credit, you must check in to EACH session you attend, including the keynote, using the QR code check-in process posted in the workshop rooms.
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Interested in presenting at Pathways? Our presenter request for proposals will open in July- hope to see you there!
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