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Education
Hands-on workshops and certifying-grade sessions from CAPPA's leading educators.
Experience the 2026 Convening โ Grow your perinatal practice โ Build your network โ Every family. Every baby. Everywhere. โ July 30 + 31, 2026 ยท Philadelphia โ
Experience the 2026 Convening โ Grow your perinatal practice โ Build your network โ Every family. Every baby. Everywhere. โ July 30 + 31, 2026 ยท Philadelphia โ
In Real Life
Philadelphia, PA
Convening
July 30 + 31, 2026
Drexel University ยท Philadelphia
Every family. Every baby. Everywhere.
Two days of education, connection, and celebration for birth professionals, doulas, educators, and advocates. CAPPA's first in-person gathering since 2022, and the next chapter of what we do together.
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125
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20+
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2027
Conference Preview
Three days to learn,
connect, and celebrate.
Why Attend
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Community
Two days of real conversation with the doulas, educators, and nurses doing the work.
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Celebration
An awards ceremony, vendor fair, and welcome mixer to honor what we built together.
From the archives
Bringing the best of CAPPA's past
into Convening 2026.
More than twenty years of birth professionals gathering, learning, and lifting each other up. We are taking the moments that made CAPPA, the conversations, the laughter, the late-night hallway debates, and carrying them into Philadelphia.
What You'll Hear
Topics on the table.
From clinical practice to business building, our sessions span the full breadth of perinatal work. Expect deep dives, fresh research, and a few voices from outside the birth world.
Doula Care
Lactation Education
Childbirth Education
Perinatal Mental Health
Trauma-Informed Care
Cultural Humility and Equity
Business Building
Burnout Prevention
Perinatal Research
Postpartum Support
Certification and CEUs
Voices from Beyond the Birth World
The Schedule
Convening Agenda
Three days of education, connection, and community. This schedule is tentative. The official agenda will be finalized by July 9, 2026.
5:00 PM
Doors Open
Check in, grab your name badge, and settle into the space.
5:30 PM
Welcome Happy Hour Mixer
Connect with fellow birth professionals, doulas, educators, and advocates over light bites and refreshments. Meet old friends and make new ones before the main event begins.
7:00 PM
Community Introductions
Brief community circle. Share your name, your role, and what brought you to this Convening.
8:00 PM
Evening Wrap
Head out, rest up, and get ready for Day 1.
8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Check in, enjoy breakfast, and visit vendor booths.
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome address from CAPPA leadership. Setting the tone for two transformative days.
9:30 AM
Keynote Session
Featured keynote speaker. Full details coming soon.
10:45 AM
Breakout Session Block 1
Choose from multiple concurrent workshops covering the latest in doula care, lactation education, childbirth education, and postpartum support.
12:00 PM
Lunch & Vendor Fair
Catered lunch with dedicated time to explore vendor and sponsor exhibits.
1:30 PM
Breakout Session Block 2
Afternoon workshop tracks. Deeper dives into evidence-based practice, business building, and community advocacy.
3:00 PM
Networking Break
Coffee, connection, and vendor visits.
3:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Expert panel on the future of perinatal professional certification and community impact.
4:30 PM
CAPPA Awards Ceremony
Honoring outstanding contributions to the perinatal community.
5:00 PM
Day 1 Wrap & Evening Free
Explore Philadelphia on your own or gather with new friends.
9:00 AM
Doors Open & Morning Gathering
Grab coffee and get settled for the final day.
10:00 AM
Keynote & Workshop Block
Morning keynote followed by interactive workshop sessions focused on hands-on skills and professional development.
11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Final round of breakout workshops. Practical takeaways you can implement in your practice immediately.
12:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Reflections, gratitude, an early-bird announcement for the 2027 CAPPA Conference, and a send-off celebration.
1:00 PM
Museum Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a guided scavenger hunt exploring Philadelphia's museum district. Add the scavenger hunt to your registration at checkout for $12. A fun way to close out the Convening.
3:00 PM
Convening Concludes
Safe travels home. See you at the 2027 CAPPA Conference.
Registration
Get Your Tickets
125 seats. One room. Two days designed to reconnect, re-energize, and reimagine what's possible for the perinatal profession.
CAPPA Member
$225
/ Ticket
Full 2-day conference access
Welcome Mixer (July 29)
Breakfast and lunch on Day 1
Vendor fair and networking
CAPPA Awards ceremony
Lifetime access to conference recordings CEU course
Community access group
Non-Member
$275
/ Ticket
Full 2-day conference access
Welcome Mixer (July 29)
Breakfast and lunch on Day 1
Vendor fair and networking
CAPPA Awards ceremony
Community access group
Open to all attendees
Museum Scavenger Hunt add-on: add it to your registration at checkout for $12.
Member Savings
Save $50 on your ticket.
Plus $75 toward a CAPPA training.
CAPPA members register for the Convening at $225 instead of $275. New members also receive a $75 sign-up bonus you can apply to any CAPPA training or certification course. Your membership pays for itself before you land in Philadelphia.
- $50 off your Convening registration
- $75 sign-up bonus toward any CAPPA training
- Lifetime access to the Convening recordings CEU course
- Member-only Community group, continuing education, and resources
Sponsorship
Power the Convening.
Get your brand in front of 125 perinatal practitioners and the wider CAPPA community. Four tiers below, with custom packages available.
Full Bloom Presenting
$5,000
"Presented by" branding on all materials and website
Speaking opportunity at the Convening
Social media and email campaign recognition
Dedicated social media highlight
2 complimentary tickets
Logo in Convening program
Vendor booth (1 table + 2 chairs)
Goodie bag promotional materials
Rooted Impact
$2,000
Social media and email campaign recognition
Dedicated social media highlight
2 complimentary tickets
Logo in Convening program
Vendor booth (1 table + 2 chairs)
Goodie bag promotional materials
Bouquet
$1,000
Logo in Convening program
Vendor booth (1 table + 2 chairs)
Goodie bag promotional materials
The Venue
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nestled in the heart of University City, Drexel University provides the perfect backdrop for CAPPA's return to in-person connection. Modern facilities, easy transit access, and steps from Philadelphia's vibrant museum district, including the venue for our Friday Scavenger Hunt.
Getting there: 30th Street Station (Amtrak/SEPTA) is a 10-minute walk. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 20 minutes by train. Parking is available on campus.
Venue
Drexel University
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book your seat.
Yes. The CAPPA Convening is open to everyone: birth doulas, postpartum doulas, lactation educators, midwives, nurses, social workers, students, community members, and birthing persons. You do not need to be a CAPPA member to attend. CAPPA members receive a discounted registration rate.
CAPPA members register for $225 and get lifetime access to the conference recordings CEU course included. Non-members register for $275. Both rates include full access to the two-day conference, the Welcome Mixer, breakfast and lunch on Day 1, the vendor fair, and the CAPPA Awards ceremony.
CAPPA members register for $225, a $50 savings off the non-member rate. If you are not already a member, you can join CAPPA and then register for the Convening at the member rate. Membership also unlocks ongoing CEU access, member-only resources, and the CAPPA Community group.
Tickets are non-refundable but they are transferable. You can transfer your registration to another attendee up until July 19, 2026. If you need to arrange a transfer, reach out via the contact form on this site.
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Thursday, July 30 (Day 1). Light bites and refreshments are included at the Welcome Mixer on July 29. You can note any dietary restrictions during registration.
After you register, we will send you a Travel and Dining Guide with hotel recommendations, transit tips, and our favorite spots near Drexel University. The venue is a short walk from 30th Street Station and easy to reach from Philadelphia International Airport via train.
On Friday, July 31, we're organizing a museum scavenger hunt from 1 to 3 PM as a fun way to close out the Convening. You can add the scavenger hunt to your registration at checkout for $12.
Yes. We offer four sponsorship tiers and vendor booth options, with custom packages available. See the full sponsorship and vendor lineup at our Convening sponsorship page, or reach out via the contact form to discuss.
The CAPPA Conference returns in 2027 as a full four-day event. Convening attendees will have the opportunity to purchase early-bird tickets for 2027 at an exclusive attendee discount during the closing ceremony.
Bring a notebook, business cards, comfortable shoes for the museum adventure, and your passion for supporting families. All sessions will be held at Drexel University. A professional but relaxed dress code is appropriate.
Have burning questions? Contact us.
