November 9–10, 2026Denver, Colorado
Hosted by Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) and Moms First's National Business Coalition for Childcare
Presented by the David and Laura Merage Foundation
Where Business Leadership Meets Workforce Solutions
The Business Leaders in Action for Childcare National Summit is an invitation-only gathering of approximately 150 business executives, Chamber leaders, economic development professionals and national partners committed to strengthening America’s workforce through childcare solutions.
Together, participants will explore innovative employer practices, bipartisan policy solutions, and research-driven strategies that improve workforce participation, talent retention and long-term economic growth.
Who Should Attend?
Business Leadership
CEOs, CHROs and other c-suite business leaders will exchange their experiences in childcare as a workforce issue. The Summit provides critical insights for talent, benefits, operations and policy leads.
Business Associations and Industry Organizations
Business leadership organizations and Chambers will gain valuable tools and insights to share with members.
Childcare Policymakers and Advocates
Change happens at the intersection of public-private partnership. Policymakers and advocates add a crucial dimension to the conversation.
Why Attend?
National Thought Leadership
Hear from leading voices in business, policy, and workforce innovation.
Peer Learning
Learn from employers already implementing childcare solutions.
Policy Engagement
Understand emerging state and federal childcare strategies.
Meaningful Connections
Build relationships with leaders committed to strengthening America’s workforce.
One and a half days of keynotes, intentional networking and breakout workshops for childcare leaders and newcomers
Meet the Speakers
Stay tuned for more speakers to be added. Past speakers from EPIC and Moms First include Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation President Michael Carney, UPS Global Head of Talent, Culture, and Learning Danelle McCusker-Rees, Synchrony EVP and Chief Audit Executive Dana Randell, Deloitte Chief Talent Officer David Rizzo, Simple Modern Chief Marketing Officer Chris Hoyle and more!
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
Position your organization alongside national leaders committed to strengthening the workforce and supporting working families.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
• Presenting Sponsor - SOLD
• Leadership Sponsor
• Trailblazer Sponsor
• Supporting Sponsor
• Ally Partner
Learn, Engage and Stay
Our Summit will be held at the Limelight Hotel in downtown Denver. Located near Denver's iconic Union Station and many influential businesses, it is the perfect environment to experience the city.
We have secured a special rate of $269/night for all Business Leaders in Action for Childcare Summit participants. A booking link will be included in your event registration email.
Reservation cutoff: October 19, 2026Booking link: Event Booking Link | Limelight Denver
Ready to Join Us?
Connect with business leaders working to strengthen America’s workforce through childcare solutions.
Reserve your seat
This is an exclusive invite-only event. Please use the access code you received in your invitation email to purchase a ticket.
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