Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood Care & Education
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood Care & Education
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood Care & Education
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood Care & Education
Conference’s Principal Partner
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) – the largest higher education institution in the UAE – is renowned for its leadership in applied and technological education. HCT will host the conference at its Abu Dhabi campus running in parallel with the event in London.
The 2025 Bright Start International Conference is more than just an event—it's a global movement dedicated to advancing early childhood education for children aged 0–8 years through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise. This year, we are expanding our reach like never before, hosting the conference simultaneously in two major cities—London, United Kingdom, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—while also live-streaming worldwide!
This year’s conference features three distinct tracks:
🔹 A. AI and the Future of Learning in Early Childhood Education
🔹 B. Montessori Vision in Action – In Partnership with Montessori Global Education
🔹 C. Autism & SEND
As AI continues to reshape education worldwide, this dedicated conference track will convene global leaders, researchers, and educators to explore how technology can be responsibly integrated into early childhood education — expanding possibilities while safeguarding child-centred, ethical, and inclusive learning for future generations.
As education continues to evolve, this dedicated track explores how the foundational principles of Maria Montessori, Reggio Emilia (Loris Malaguzzi), and Friedrich Froebel can be adapted, expanded, and reimagined to meet the evolving needs of children today across diverse cultural and educational contexts.
This track explores inclusive, evidence-based approaches to support young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It brings together experts to share research, practical strategies, and family-centred approaches that promote participation, learning, and well-being for every child.
A dynamic space to explore emerging technologies, hands-on tools, and creative innovations in early childhood education — inspiring the next generation of educators, practitioners, and learners through active participation.
A Space Where Montessori Principles Thrive in Real-Time!
Montessori is Meant to Be Experienced, Not Just Discussed.
In Partnership with
Early Bird registrations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The system will automatically close once the spaces are filled, after which the pre-registration rate will apply.
Bright Start Foundation and Montessori Global Education are proudly partnering in the expansion of the Voices of Children Pedagogy project—empowering children across the world as agents of sustainable change through the creative arts.
In early 2024, five Special Interest Groups (SIGs) were formed to address key transformative areas:
🌐 AI in Early Childhood: Unlocking the potential of technology to enhance learning and development.
🗣️ The Evolving NEW Voices of Children Pedagogy™: Advancing groundbreaking practices that amplify children’s voices through the creative arts.
👨👩👧👦 Intergenerational Approaches: Bridging generations to enrich early childhood experiences and foster meaningful connections.
🌟 Professionalism and Leadership: Empowering educators and leaders to drive meaningful change and elevate standards in early childhood education.
⚖️ Authentic Assessment for Early Childhood Intervention: Upholding young children’s rights to accurate representation and equitable opportunities.
These vibrant groups convene annually during the conference, providing members the flexibility to participate online or in person.
Join us in this exciting journey where your voice matters, and your passion fuels the collective effort to revolutionise early childhood care and education across the world. Together, let's build a community that empowers, inspires, and shapes the foundation for a world where every child can truly shine.
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