Presented by GEEARS: The Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students

Building Systems with Empathy for Georgia's Youngest Children

Registration ends Friday, 11/20/2026 11:31pm EDT

About This Event

Join our First Five Forum event, Thursday, Dec. 3rd at the Silverbell Pavillion at ECCH for an inspiring keynote by Dr. Stan Sonu on the power of employing empathy in systems, followed by a panel of two leaders, Commissioner Nunn and Judge Bridger, who practice this approach in their work. 

While each speaker comes from a different sector, all serve young children and families. Their perspectives and practices can inspire attendees to do the same in all the work we do. 

Plated lunch will be served. Please arrive before noon to get settled in for this event. Parking in the ECCH decks will be validated. 

Event Timeline: 

  • 11:30am - Registration, networking, seating, lunch served 

  • 12:00 pm - Programming begins  

  • 1:00 pm - Networking, farewells 

  • 1:30 pm - Space closes 

We look forward to seeing you there!

About This Event

Join our First Five Forum event, Thursday, Dec. 3rd at the Silverbell Pavillion at ECCH for an inspiring keynote by Dr. Stan Sonu on the power of employing empathy in systems, followed by a panel of two leaders, Commissioner Nunn and Judge Bridger, who practice this approach in their work. 

While each speaker comes from a different sector, all serve young children and families. Their perspectives and practices can inspire attendees to do the same in all the work we do. 

Plated lunch will be served. Please arrive before noon to get settled in for this event. Parking in the ECCH decks will be validated. 

Event Timeline: 

  • 11:30am - Registration, networking, seating, lunch served 

  • 12:00 pm - Programming begins  

  • 1:00 pm - Networking, farewells 

  • 1:30 pm - Space closes 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Getting There

Emory Conference Center Hotel
1615 Clifton Rd NE, 30329
Atlanta , Georgia 30329
United States