The 2025 Annual Summit is back at Kona Kai Resort & Spa – an inspiring location for the First 5 Network to connect and explore the future of early childhood development. This can’t miss event is an incredible opportunity to collaboratively map out a vision for families across our state.
Covers registration fee and meals
Covers registration fee, 2-night stay, and meals
Add extra nights to your stay and enjoy Kona Kai a little longer
This event’s kickoff session, “How AI Impacts the Early Childhood Development Field and What to Prepare For,” promises to be both enlightening and forward-thinking as we explore the future of California’s children.
Isabelle C. Hau is a visionary leader who is dedicated to transforming the way we nurture and educate our children. As executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, she leverages brain science and technology to champion innovative, effective, and inclusive learning solutions.
As a successful impact investor, Isabelle previously led the US education practice at Omidyar Network and Imaginable Futures, where she invested in mission-driven organizations.
Recognized as 100 most innovative Harvard Business School Women, Isabelle has also received distinctions in early childhood education and human-centered artificial intelligence.
A mother of two, she co-starred with Grover of Sesame Street. Her lifelong professional goal is to bring the love of learning to each and every child.
*Agenda subject to change*
The REDI Core Team will connect participants across six dynamic themes, each with a fresh perspective, every 30 minutes.
Author. Impact Investor. Education Thought Leader, Executive Director, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Check out three hotels that are within walking distance to Kona Kai on Shelter Island!
2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Reservations - 800.780.7234
2131 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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2303 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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January 6, 2025 is the last day to register for the First 5 Annual Summit.
$685
Event only registration (registration fee and meals)
$1,270
2-night Immersive Package (includes registration fee, 2-night stay, and meals)
$295/night
Add extra nights to your stay and enjoy Kona Kai a little longer
No. The registration fee for the Annual Summit must be paid by credit card when you register to attend.
The registration fee includes participation in Annual Summit sessions, breakfast on Tuesday, lunch on Tuesday, dinner on Tuesday, breakfast on Wednesday, lunch on Wednesday, and access to the hotel’s amenities (see the question related to resort fee below).
No. The Event Only registration fee does not include hotel rooms. The Immersive Package includes a standard room for Monday and Tuesday nights.
Hotel rooms reserved through the First 5 Association block will be $295 per night, plus tax and fees.
To stay at Kona Kai for this event, guests must choose the Immersive Package through the event’s registration page. Kona Kai will not be accepting reservations directly.
The Immersive Package includes your Annual Summit registration fee plus 2-night stay (Mon 2/10 and Tue 2/11) at Kona Kai Resort & Spa (which includes taxes and fees) and a registration service fee.
Yes, subject to hotel availability, attendees are welcome to extend their stay at Kona Kai Resort & Spa up to 2 nights before and/or 1 night after the event. You can add extra nights during registration.
No.
No. Parking costs are not covered by First 5 Association. Kona Kai Resort & Spa offers self-parking at a daily rate of $20. Unlimited ins and outs are included.
There is a resort fee in connection with your stay; however, First 5 Association has paid your resort fee for Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. The resort fee covers Wi-Fi access, complimentary cruiser bikes, private beach access, beach cabana access, nightly bonfires, pool towel service, access to the fitness center and locker room, more than 25 weekly fitness classes, eucalyptus steam rooms, priority reservations at SpaTerre, a complimentary add-on service valued at $25 or more for any SpaTerre treatment with a glass of bubbly, access to Tesla charging stations, assorted lawn games, select access to The Club at Kona Kai member events, morning coffee and signature infused water in the lobby living room, water refill stations, discounted tickets to the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park, 25% off the signature S’mores Kit, 20% off the purchase of the plush Kona Kai mascot ‘Kona,’ 20% off cabana rentals, and 15% off action sports rentals.
Yes, attendees will need to use their own credit card upon check in for incidental holds. The hold for incidentals is $100 per day on your credit/debit card. This amount gets released at check out and takes roughly 3-5 business days for it to appear back onto your account.
Reservations can be transferred to another person at no charge. Please reach out to F5events@F5ac.org, Siana or Kristine if you need to transfer a reservation.
Cancellations received on/before January 6, 2025 will receive a refund in the amount of the cost of their order, minus the processing fees (3.9% plus $1.29). Cancellations received on/after January 7, 2025 are non-refundable.
Everyone in the First 5 Network! We would love to see First 5 staff, First 5 Commissioners, and First 5 partners join us.
The costs to travel to San Diego vary greatly depending on where you are traveling from. We researched the costs to travel from outlying counties as compared to major cities and found the costs to be twice as high. The scholarships are intended to offset the expense that small, outlying counties face when traveling to San Diego.
Scholarships will be awarded to individual attendees in an amount up to $270.
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located less than 10 minutes from Kona Kai Resort & Spa.
No. Kona Kai Resort & Spa is a short Uber/Lyft/Taxi ride from the airport. Attendees driving to the hotel will be subject to parking fees ($20/day) so ride options will be less costly than renting a car.
No, Kona Kai Resort & Spa does not have a shuttle service to/from the airport.
The event will kick off in the afternoon on Monday, February 10. First 5 Association will host a breakfast for all attendees on Tuesday, February 11. The Summit will begin around 9 a.m. on Tuesday with content sessions through the late afternoon. We will break from content sessions to host lunch on Tuesday. We will host a dinner reception, with dancing, on Tuesday evening. The Association will host breakfast on Wednesday, February 12 with the agenda kicking off around 9 a.m. Content sessions will run through early afternoon and will break for the day. The Association will provide grab-and-go lunches for attendees on Wednesday afternoon. We will share a full agenda/program for the event in coming weeks.
The event program is coming soon. Please note that the program is subject to change. Please check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
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Hotel guaranteed check in time is 4 p.m.; however, attendees are welcome to explore the property while they store your luggage until your room is ready. Checkout is at 11 a.m. and the hotel will store your luggage until you are ready to depart from your stay.
Yes, there are two pools on the property. There is an adult-only pool and a family pool. For those interested in extending their stay, for a fee, the property also offers pool cabanas with lounge chairs, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, snacks, and towels.
Yes, Vessel Restaurant & Bar is located on the property with a beautiful view of the beach and marina. The restaurant is open between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Yes, your room will include complimentary internet service.
Yes, each room includes a desk (in addition to standard furniture).
No. Attendees are encouraged to self-test as needed and take precautions to ensure the safety of their peers. While subject to change as the event nears, at this time, First 5 Association will not be requiring COVID testing or masks.
While we will not be requiring masks and testing, we encourage attendees to take necessary precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We will have hand sanitizer and masks available in gathering rooms for guests to use as they choose.
We chose Kona Kai Resort & Spa because it offered the most in support of connection. We hope attendees can connect and enjoy their time in between, before and after Annual Summit sessions! Take a working meeting while walking the path around Shelter Island. Enjoy a bike ride around the island. Challenge a peer to a game of ping pong. Let the wind blow past your ears as you paddle around the marina. For those looking to escape the property, take a walk down Shelter Island with shops, coffee, restaurants, and beautiful views. For those wanting to extend their stay, visit the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, USS Midway, Legoland, San Diego Museum of Art, and/or explore the beautiful downtown and beaches.