Updated for Fall 2026 / 2027 Calendar · Current as of October 2026

Fatherhood Events & Summits

National conferences, virtual practitioner webinars, retreats, and research symposiums. Connect with leaders, earn CEUs, and discover evidence-based tools to strengthen fathers and families.

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Immediate Notice: The Fathers 2026 Online Forum convenes starting tomorrow (October 9–11, 2026). If you are looking for post-event presentations from the August Dallas gathering, see the 2026 National Fatherhood Summit Archive below.
Starting Tomorrow · Online Upcoming 100% Free October 9–11, 2026 · Online (Virtual · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT daily)

Fathers 2026 Online Forum

Fathers 2026 International Initiative

Convening this weekend! A closed-door international online forum for executive directors, community leaders, and practitioners delivering fatherhood programming. Features collaborative roundtables that shape the global agenda for the Fathers 2027 World Congress in Vancouver.

#Global Alliances #Program Leadership #Vancouver 2027
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Federal Webinar · Free Upcoming 100% Free CEUs Available November 12, 2026 · Online (Virtual Webinar · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET)

NRFC Fall Webinar: Engaging Nonresident Fathers in Early Childhood & School Readiness

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (ACF / HHS)

Official federal practitioner webinar highlighting evidence-informed strategies to engage nonresident and noncustodial fathers in early learning, pre-K transitions, and parent-teacher partnerships. Features frontline case studies from Head Start and community fatherhood grantees with CEU verification.

#Early Childhood #School Readiness #CEU Credits #Federal Guidance
Register Free on Fatherhood.gov
State Summit · Hybrid Upcoming CEUs Available November 18–19, 2026 · Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH & Virtual

Ohio Commission on Fatherhood Statewide Summit 2026

Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (ODJFS)

Ohio's flagship statewide convening bringing together county child support directors, re-entry case managers, workforce leaders, and fatherhood mentors. Tracks spotlight county-level fatherhood pilot outcomes, child support arrears-forgiveness frameworks, and workforce co-enrollment.

#State Policy #Child Support Reform #Re-entry #Workforce
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Practitioner Masterclass Upcoming CEUs Available December 3–4, 2026 · Virtual Practitioner Masterclass

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) Masterclass: Curricula Fidelity & Cohort Retention

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)

High-intensity virtual training cohort for program directors and lead facilitators implementing 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad®. Learn proven recruitment funnels, strategies to overcome attendance drop-off at week 4, and techniques for gathering defensible pre/post survey outcome data.

#24/7 Dad #Facilitation Fidelity #Retention #Survey Metrics
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Free Conference · CEU Upcoming 100% Free CEUs Available March 18–19, 2027 · Madison, WI & Virtual Livestream

Fathers in Focus 2027: Strengthening Family Bonds Across Communities

UW-Madison Division of Extension

A tuition-free conference where fathers, family advocates, mentors, and court navigators gather to explore cooperative co-parenting, paternal emotional wellness, and equitable custody agreements. Free continuing education units (CEUs) provided for social workers and counselors.

#Co-Parenting #Mental Health #Custody Navigation #Extension Research
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International Conference Upcoming CEUs Available May 11–13, 2027 · Bethesda, MD & Hybrid Livestream

29th Annual International Father & Family Practitioners Conference

National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL)

The longest-running conference in the responsible fatherhood field. Features over 40 technical workshops, the 2027 Spirit of Fatherhood Hall of Fame Gala, executive leadership intensives, and advanced AI & digital intake certifications for family service organizations.

#NPCL 2027 #Hall of Fame #Executive Leadership #AI in Practice
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Federal Flagship Summit Upcoming 100% Free Summer 2027 (Dates TBA) · Host City TBA & Virtual Livestream

2027 National Fatherhood Summit (Advance Notice & Call for Proposals)

Office of Family Assistance (ACF / HHS)

The premier biennial federal convening bringing together HHS Responsible Fatherhood grantees, state policy directors, and grassroots practitioners. Advance notification list is now open for session proposals, peer-learning roundtables, and travel stipend opportunities.

#Federal Grants #OFA Guidelines #Policy Roundtables #Proposals
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Recent · Concluded Archive October 7, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN

Inaugural Fatherhood Conference: Strong Fathers, Stronger Communities

Fathers and Families Center

Concluded yesterday! An inspiring day of action uniting civic leaders, corporate allies, and fathers. Featured an acclaimed keynote by Dr. Charles C. Daniels Jr. (founder of Fathers' UpLift) detailing mental health equity, holistic case management, and mentorship models.

#Indianapolis #Fathers UpLift #Community Impact #Keynotes
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Flagship Summit Archive Archive 100% Free August 3–5, 2026 · Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX

2026 National Fatherhood Summit: The Fatherhood Mandate

Office of Family Assistance (ACF / HHS)

The flagship national summit in Dallas brought together 650+ practitioners, researchers, and policymakers under the banner "Building Families, Building America." Access our complete summit recap, key takeaways, and federal resource downloads.

#Dallas Summit #Federal Policy #HHS PeerTA #Executive Summary
View Summit Recap & Takeaways →
Summit Archive Archive July 25, 2026 · Clearbrook Center of the Arts, Lake Ridge, VA

Parenting With Purpose Summit 2026

Kim B Miller

A practical, one-day summit for parents transitioning from reactive discipline to intentional family leadership. Featured parenting educators exploring character building, conflict de-escalation, and healthy co-parent boundaries.

#Intentional Parenting #Discipline #Communication
Event Archive
Family Outdoor Archive Archive July 17–19, 2026 · Outdoors (Campsite, VA)

Fatherhood Initiative Camp Out 2026

Fatherhood Initiative Pi Rho

A weekend in the great outdoors where fathers and kids disconnected from screens to fish, hike, cook over campfires, and strengthen bonds through outdoor teamwork and wilderness skills.

#Outdoor Bonding #Father-Child Camping #Screen-Free
Event Archive
Conference Archive Archive June 8–10, 2026 · Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

28th Annual International Father & Family Practitioners Conference

National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL)

Themed "Empowering the Path Forward: Research, Policy, and Practice." Delivered 38 workshop sessions, fatherhood practitioner certifications, and the annual Spirit of Fatherhood Hall of Fame inductions.

#NPCL 2026 #Practitioner CEUs #Hall of Fame
Proceedings Archive
Retreat Archive Archive Summer 2026 · Wilderness Outpost

Father-Son Retreat: '26 Experience

Dads Who Lead

A three-day rite-of-passage adventure designed for fathers and teenage sons to foster courageous conversations, mutual respect, resilience, and intentional passage into adulthood.

#Rite of Passage #Teen Sons #Mentorship
Program Details
Summit Archive Archive May 28, 2026 · W.K. Kellogg Foundation Center, Battle Creek, MI

Foundations of Fatherhood Summit 2026

Healthy Kent Dads Count! Fatherhood Coalition

Themed "Building Bridges: Connecting Fathers, Families & Systems." Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this convening connected Michigan fathers and human service leaders on healthcare and custody access.

#Michigan Coalition #Kellogg Foundation #Systems Change
Summit Archive
Workshop Archive Archive May 14, 2026 · Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge, MA

Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting

Children's Trust Massachusetts

Full-day interactive training led by Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad, LMSW, exploring the Fatherhood Engagement Mindset and The Fatherhood Manologues to eliminate deficit-based assumptions in social work.

#Massachusetts #Inclusion Mindset #Manologues
Workshop Archive

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