The California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC) is dedicated to advancing excellence throughout the early care and education profession. CAAEYC’s Annual Conference and Expo is the largest gathering of early care and education professionals from around the state, representing early childhood and school-age teachers, family child care providers, program administrators, advocates and more. The Annual Conference and Expo is a comprehensive professional growth experience, offering early care educators more than 150 educational workshops covering topics such as child development, curriculum, environment, advocacy, parent-family relationships and more.