Events

Registration is now open for vendors for the 2026 Minnesota Child Care Association (MCCA) Annual Conference! Don't miss this opportunity to network with more than 200 child care owners, operators and staff from throughout the state. 

Event Details

Conference Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Conference Location: Plymouth Community Center (14800 34th Avenue N, Plymouth, MN 55447)
Vendor Setup: Thursday, July 16 from 7:00am to 8:00am
Vendor Teardown: Thursday, July 16 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Conference Schedule

The MCCA Annual Conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, meals, and dedicated time for vendors. We'll share the agenda here as it is finalized. In the meantime, click here to see last year's schedule. 

Vendor Pricing

To reflect the increased costs associated with the MCCA Annual Conference and allow us to provide the best quality experience to attendees and vendors, we have made the decision to increase the vendor registration fee in 2026. We are incredibly grateful to our vendors for making the Annual Conference possible each year. Please reach out if you have any questions about this change.

Conference Vendor - $400

• An 8-foot vendor table with 2 chairs
• Lunch and snacks for vendor staff
• Access to all conference sessions
• Listing in the vendor directory

MCCA center and sponsor members at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels receive discounted pricing on a vendor table. Check your email for a discount code or reach out to our admin team. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Take advantage of additional sponsorship opportunities to promote your business and strengthen your impact!

Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor
$1,000 - 1 each available (2 total)

• Recognition in conference program
• Logo and recognition on conference website and pre-conference emails
• Logo and recognition on signage at meal stations 

Coffee & Beverage Sponsor 
$750 - 1 available

• Logo and recognition on conference website and pre-conference emails
• Logo and recognition on signage at beverage station

Nametag Sponsor
$1,000 - 1 available

• Provide the lanyards used for attendee name badges (specifications will be provided by MCCA admin)
• Logo and recognition on conference website and pre-conference emails

If you are interested in any of these additional opportunities to promote your business, please reach out to our admin team. Opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.