Saturday - Sunday, January 16th - 17th 2026

The ECC Virtual Summit 2027

The ECC Virtual Summit is back and 2027 is going to be our biggest and most inspiring experience yet.


The ECC Virtual Summit 2027 is a transformational weekend created for the educators, leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, and changemakers who are shaping the future of early childhood education every single day.

Centered around our powerful theme, Impacting Generations & Shaping the World, this virtual experience brings the early childhood community together for a weekend of professional learning, inspiration, leadership, connection, wellness, and growth.


This isn't just another professional development event.


It's a reminder of the impact you already have and the impact you're capable of creating.

Free

General Admission

Experience the ECC Virtual Summit with complimentary access.


Your General Admission experience includes:

✓  Full access to live summit sessions

✓  Access to the virtual summit community

✓  Live networking opportunities

✓  Summit workbook & selected downloadable resources

✓  Access to giveaways and summit experiences

This experience does not include a professional development certificate or replays.

$39 CAD

VIP Experience

Take your summit experience to the next level.



Everything included with General Admission, PLUS:

✓  Extended access to session recordings

✓  Exclusive ECC Professional Development Certificate

✓  Bonus downloadable tools and resources

✓  Session extras and additional learning materials

✓  Opportunity to revisit your favourite sessions after the live weekend

✓  VIP-only summit bonuses

Who is this summit for?

If you're passionate about early childhood and the future of our field, this space is for YOU.


Whether you're just beginning your career, working directly with children, leading a team, building a business, supporting educators, or advocating for change, you'll find something designed to support your journey.


This summit is for:

  • Early Childhood Educators (ECEs)
  • Childcare Professionals & Assistants
  • Supervisors & Childcare Leaders
  • Directors & Administrators
  • Early Years Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
  • Educational Assistants & Support Staff
  • Consultants, Coaches & Trainers
  • Students & Emerging Professionals
  • Advocates & Changemakers
  • Anyone passionate about impacting children, families, and future generations


Whether you're in the classroom, behind the scenes, leading a team, running a business, studying to enter the field, or creating change within your community, there is a place for you at the ECC Virtual Summit.

Why attend?

  • Hear from thought leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, advocates, and changemakers who are pushing the early childhood field forward.


  • Walk away inspired, challenged, and ready to think differently.


  • Gain a renewed sense of purpose to make a difference in your classroom, program, or community.


  • Explore a diverse lineup of sessions designed to support different roles, interests, and stages of your career.
    
  • Expect downloadable resources, reflection activities, practical strategies, and tools designed to help you turn your learning into action.

10:00

Welcome, ECC House Rules & Intro

10:30

Speaker: Maha Abbas
Ripples of Reflection: The Everyday Moments That Shape Generations

11:30

Giveaway & Break

11:50

Speaker: Sophie Rayner-Grignon

Just Add Magic: Creating Moments of Wonder that Last a Lifetime

12:50

Giveaway & Break

13:10

Speaker: Veronica Kelly

Partnering with Families in Home Child Care: Building Trust, Communication and Meaningful Relationships

14:10

Additional Giveaways & Membership Pitch

15:00

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Day one

Saturday, January 16th, 2026

10:00 - 15:30 EST

10:00

Welcome, ECC House Rules & Intro

10:30

Speaker: Alexandra Fell
The Big Five: Building Stronger Teams

11:30

Giveaway & Break

11:50

Speaker: Shelby Secoura
Leading Your Classroom: Building Confidence, Collaboration & Professional Leadership

12:50

Break

13:10

Special Guests
2026 ECC Award Winners

14:10

Additional Giveaways & Membership Pitch

15:00

Closing Remarks & Reflection

Day two

Sunday, January 17th, 2026

10:00 - 15:30 EST

Meet your host, Anisha Angella

Anisha is a passionate educator, speaker, and coach dedicated to uplifting early childhood professionals.



Through ECC, she has supported thousands of educators across North America with powerful tools, engaging workshops, and community-rooted professional development.

Anisha posing with her hands up to show happiness

Bring your whole staff and save

Get the ECE Team Discount

Email us to get your team registered!

Featured Speakers

Meet the incredible educators, leaders, experts, and changemakers who will be sharing their knowledge and experience during the 2027 Summit.

Maha

Maha Abbas

ECE Coach & Facilitator, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
at The Early Childhood Coach

Ripples of Reflection: The Everyday Moments That Shape Generations

This session explores how curiosity, mindfulness, and reflection can help educators notice and interrupt assumptions about children, families, and colleagues. Drawing on reflection-in-action, reflection-on-action, and reflection-for-action, we’ll use relatable early years scenarios to practice pausing, getting curious about our interpretations, and responding with greater intention. You’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen relationships, foster inclusion and belonging, and create more thoughtful experiences for the children and families you serve.

Sophie

Sophie Rayner-Grignon

ECE Coach & Facilitator, Infant Programming & Curriculum Specialist at The Early Childhood Coach

Just Add Magic: Creating Moments of Wonder that Last a Lifetime

This session explores how educators can use wonder, imagination, and whimsy to strengthen relationships, support behaviour guidance, and make everyday transitions more engaging. We’ll explore simple, practical ways to bring moments of magic into routines, support children through big feelings, build meaningful connections with families, and foster a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, and connection. You’ll leave with creative strategies you can implement right away, from zero-cost everyday moments to memorable magical traditions.

Partnering with Families in Home Child Care: Building Trust, Communication and Meaningful Relationships

This session explores practical strategies for building trust, strengthening communication, and creating meaningful partnerships with families in home child care. We’ll look at ways to navigate challenging conversations, recognize family strengths, and create welcoming, inclusive environments where every family feels respected and valued. You’ll leave with practical tools to strengthen family engagement and build collaborative relationships that support children’s learning and well-being.

Veronica

Veronica Kelly

ECE Coach & Facilitator, Home Child Care & Family Specialist at The Early Childhood Coach

The Big Five: Building Stronger Teams

This session explores how individual differences can shape communication, leadership, teamwork, motivation, and conflict in early childhood environments. Through practical scenarios, reflection, and coaching strategies, participants will consider how they naturally respond to workplace situations and how adapting their approach can strengthen relationships and team performance. The Big Five personality framework will be introduced as an optional tool for continued self-reflection and learning.

Alexandra

Alexandra Fell

ECC Coach & Facilitator, Child Care Operations & Centre Development Specialist

Leading Your Classroom: Building Confidence, Collaboration & Professional Leadership

This interactive session explores what it means to lead with confidence in the early childhood classroom, regardless of your role or title. We’ll explore practical strategies for effective communication, collaboration with coworkers, navigating challenging conversations and power struggles, and building confidence when communicating with families. You’ll also learn ways to balance documentation requirements with meaningful, play-based interactions while strengthening your professional leadership skills.

Shelby

Shelby Secoura

ECC Coach & Facilitator, Classroom Dynamics Specialist

Meet Our Sponsors & Partners

The ECC Virtual Summit would not be possible without the incredible brands and organizations that believe in the power of early learning and the professionals who make it possible.

Since 1977, Wintergreen has been supporting childcare centres across Canada with innovative play-based materials and premium-quality furniture. From exclusive learning resources to GREENGUARD®-certified furniture lines with a lifetime guarantee, Wintergreen offers complete classroom solutions, including 3D design services, installation, and leasing options.


With a unique selection you won’t find anywhere else in Canada and a hassle-free guarantee, Wintergreen is committed to helping centres create safe, engaging, and inspiring spaces for children to learn and grow.

Digital Childcare is a Canadian SaaS platform committed to empowering childcare providers and administrators through innovative tools that simplify and optimize childcare management. The platform offers solutions for everything from registration and enrollment to policy tracking and attendance, with customizable digital forms designed to reduce paperwork while maintaining full compliance with the Ministry of Education’s standards.



Built to enhance productivity and save time, Digital Childcare supports childcare staff by streamlining processes and replacing outdated practices. The platform prides itself on delivering solutions specifically tailored to the unique needs of the Canadian childcare sector.

Guiding Compass Travel is a travel agency dedicated to helping people explore the world with confidence, ease, and excitement. Whether you’re dreaming of a sun‑soaked all‑inclusive, a multi‑generational cruise, a romantic honeymoon, or a fully customized itinerary, Guiding Compass Travel brings expertise, care, and thoughtful planning to every trip. With real-world experience, industry insight, and a genuine passion for creating meaningful memories, we guide you toward travel that feels seamless, supported, and truly unforgettable!

For over 20 years, Real Food for Real Kids have been preparing meals with high-quality ingredients and serving them to tens of thousands of kids every day through school and child care programs.


They proudly create menus that follow our Real Food Promise, prioritizing nutritional needs as well as flavour, sourcing clean ingredients, and celebrating the global diversity of our community. 

Kinisi Kids is dedicated to bringing families together through movement and music, offering interactive early years classes that support both children and their caregivers.


Their Yoga and Dance programs provide a safe and nurturing space for mothers on maternity leave to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous system, and build meaningful connections. For toddlers, their dance classes foster key developmental skills like rhythm, coordination, body awareness, socialisation, and gross motor development.


These programs are also offered in early learning settings, including daycares and preschools. Passionate about creating safe, non-judgemental environments, Kinisi Kids inspires a love of movement from a young age, encouraging families to explore, connect, and grow together.

FAQ's

  • Is the ECC Virtual Summit virtual?

    Yes! The ECC Virtual Summit 2027 is a 100% virtual experience hosted online via Zoom, making it accessible to ECE professionals wherever they are.

  • Do I need to attend both days?

    We highly recommend attending both days so you can experience the full summit experience.


    However, we understand that ECE professionals have busy schedules. Choose the sessions that work best for you and make the experience your own.


    VIP attendees will have extended access to session recordings, allowing you to revisit sessions you may have missed.

  • Will I receive a professional learning certificate?

    Professional development certificates are included with VIP registration.


    Certificates will be provided following the summit according to ECC's certificate requirements.

  • Are these PD hours recognized in my region?

    ECC provides professional learning documentation for eligible sessions; however, recognition and approval requirements vary by province, state, territory, organization, and country.


    We recommend checking with your employer, regulatory body, licensing organization, or local authority to confirm whether the learning meets your specific professional development requirements.


    ECC does not guarantee accreditation or recognition across all jurisdictions.

  • I'm an ECC Hub Member. Do I get access to the Summit?

    Absolutely! 💛 ECC Hub Members receive VIP access to the ECC Virtual Summit 2027 at no additional cost.

  • What platform will the summit use?

    The summit will be hosted virtually through Zoom.

    You'll receive the information you need to access the event after registering.

  • Can I attend from outside Canada?

    Absolutely! 🌎 The ECC Virtual Summit is a global virtual experience and welcomes early childhood professionals from Canada and around the world.

  • Can my childcare centre or organization register as a team?

    Absolutely! Team registration is available for organizations bringing multiple educators or leaders.


    📧 Email info@anishatheecc.com to learn more about team pricing and registration.

Join hundreds of ECE professionals for the most energizing professional development experience of the year!

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