Upcoming conferences, summits, and forums for dads, practitioners, and organizations working to strengthen fathers and families.
National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL)
The longest-running conference in the responsible fatherhood field. This year's theme: "Empowering the Path Forward: Research, Policy, and Practice." Features CEUs, the Spirit of Fatherhood Hall of Fame Awards, and an AI certification workshop for practitioners. Hybrid attendance available.
Office of Family Assistance (HHS)
Theme: "The Fatherhood Mandate: Building Families, Building America." Brings together practitioners, researchers, and policymakers focused on strengthening father engagement and improving outcomes for children and families. Free and open to the public.
UW-Madison Division of Extension
A free conference where fathers, mentors, coaches, and allies gather to learn, support each other, and strengthen their roles in families and communities. Tracks cover co-parenting, mental health, child support, custody, and relationship skills. CEUs available.
Fathers and Families Center
"Strong Fathers + Strong Families = Stronger Communities." Brings together community leaders, practitioners, corporate partners, and fathers for a day of learning, collaboration, and action. Keynote by Dr. Charles C. Daniels Jr., founder of Fathers' UpLift.
Healthy Kent Dads Count! Fatherhood Coalition
Theme: "Building Bridges: Connecting Fathers, Families & Systems." Features plenary talks, workshops, and networking for fatherhood practitioners and Michigan dads. Open to all fathers and practitioners. Supported by a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant.
Children's Trust Massachusetts
A full-day interactive workshop led by Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad, LMSW. Sessions cover the Fatherhood Engagement & Inclusion Mindset and The Fatherhood Manologues, designed for social workers and practitioners who engage with fathers and families. Lunch provided.
Kim B Miller
A practical, one-day summit for parents ready to move from reactive to intentional parenting. Features parenting educators and family wellness experts covering conflict reduction, discipline that builds character, healthy boundaries, and communication strategies. Lunch included. Tickets from $25.
Fatherhood Initiative Pi Rho
A weekend of dads and kids in the great outdoors. Fishing, hiking, campfire stories, and quality bonding time. Built for fathers who want to create lasting memories with their children away from screens and schedules.
Dads Who Lead
A three-day rite-of-passage adventure for fathers and teenage sons. Designed to build deep connection, challenge both generations, and equip young men for the road ahead. Limited spots available.
Fathers 2026
A closed-door online forum for leaders of organizations, programs, and services that work with fathers. Free for approved leaders. Inclusive, non-partisan, and open to all backgrounds. Helps shape the agenda for Fathers 2027 in Vancouver.
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