5–7 Dec 2026 · Washington, US

NAEYC

The NAEYC Annual Conference Expo is a large early childhood education trade show held December 5–7, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Halls A & B) in Washington, DC. The expo floor features over 200 exhibitors and three days of exhibit hours, offering booths, program listings, and advertising opportunities aimed at early learning professionals. It includes exhibitor services, lead retrieval through an approved vendor, and exhibitor logistics and contact support.

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Dates
5–7 Dec 2026
Venue
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC
Location
Washington, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
Regional
Exhibitors
183Fact
Education & Training
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About NAEYC

NAEYC is a regional trade show in Washington, United States for the Education & Training industry. The 2026 edition runs 5–7 Dec 2026 at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC. It brings together an estimated 183 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 183 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC

801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States, 20001 Washington, District of Columbia, US

Who exhibits at NAEYC

We've captured 183 exhibitors for NAEYC (roster as of 2026). They span 7 countries, 33% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States67%·16
  • Canada8%·2
  • United Kingdom8%·2
  • Micronesia4%·1
  • Ireland4%·1

Based on 24 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing50%·3
  • Energy Electronics33%·2
  • Construction17%·1
  • Publishing17%·1

Based on 6 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

83%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 183 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

33%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed14%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises43%·3

1,000+ employees

Of 7 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

NAEYC 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 180+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for NAEYC. They span industries including energy-electronics and publishing. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Curriculum Associates
  • PlanToys USA
  • MAGNA TILES
  • Community Playthings
  • Foundations
  • BCI Burke
  • Teacher & School Supplies Store
  • Outdoor Musical Instruments
  • Melissa & Doug
  • Plusoptix
  • Peace of Mind Foundation
  • Playground
  • National University
  • Manta Ray Bay Resort
  • FLOWERPOT PRESS
  • Lilliput Play Homes
  • LITTLE HIPPO BOOKS
  • S&S Worldwide
  • Landscape Structures Inc.
  • Kaplan Early Learning Company

+ 158 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is NAEYC 2026?
NAEYC 2026 runs 5–7 Dec 2026 at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC.
Where is NAEYC held?
NAEYC is held at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC in Washington, United States.
How many exhibitors does NAEYC have?
NAEYC counts an estimated 183 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 183 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at NAEYC?
Indexed exhibitors include SLB, Simonandschuster, Teacher Supply Store and Barefoot Books. The event spans the Education & Training sector.
Is NAEYC worth attending?
NAEYC is a regional trade show for the Education & Training industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. It brings together an estimated 183 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the NAEYC exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 183 companies exhibiting at NAEYC so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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