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Leadership-Focused Programming
Sessions for executives, directors, managers, coordinators, fiscal leaders, and program teams.
April 12-15, 2027 | The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Head Start East 2027 Annual Conference
A spring gathering for Head Start leaders, program teams, partners, and solution providers across the eastern United States and U.S. territories. Full conference details will be added later this year.
A conference shaped around leadership, learning, and community.
Head Start East brings together directors, managers, coordinators, fiscal leaders, family engagement professionals, health and safety leaders, and partners in a setting built for practical learning and meaningful connection.
4.87/5
Overall 2026 conference rating
91%
Would recommend to a colleague
97%
Rated best or above average
100%
Felt welcomed and included
What the 2027 site will grow into.
This holding page gives the conference a polished home today while leaving room for registration, agenda, speakers, hotel details, sponsors, and attendee resources as they become available.
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Cultural & Community Experiences
Puerto Rico-based programming, evening gatherings, and shared experiences that make the event memorable.
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Networking That Feels Natural
Structured and informal opportunities for attendees to connect with peers, partners, and vendors.
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Exhibitor Access
High-traffic touchpoints for organizations that support Head Start programs and decision makers.
A distinct conference setting
Professional development with the energy of a true gathering.
The 2026 inaugural event combined high-value sessions with cultural programming, networking, and community-building moments at The Royal Sonesta San Juan.
✓General sessions, workshops, and immediately usable training content.
✓Evening programming designed to create connection beyond the classroom.
✓Vendor conversations with an audience where 70%+ have purchasing authority.
What happens next.
This page can stay live now and expand in stages as conference planning milestones are ready to announce.
Now
Conference home is live
Use this page as the central 2027 conference landing page while the full site is being built out.
Later this year
Details begin to open
Add registration, hotel, call for proposals, sponsor information, agenda previews, and attendee resources.
April 2027
See you in San Juan
Head Start East gathers April 12-15, 2027 at The Royal Sonesta San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Interested in the 2027 conference?
Reach out now for exhibitor opportunities or future conference updates. More attendee-facing details will be added as the event calendar develops.