Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood & Primary Education
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood & Primary Education
A Global Gathering in Early Childhood Education Like Never Before!
The 2025 Bright Start International Conference is more than just an event—it's a global movement dedicated to advancing early childhood & primary 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 & Primary Education
🔹 B. Montessori Vision in Action – In Partnership with Montessori Global Education
🔹 C. Autism & SEND
AI & The Future of Learning in Early Childhood & Primary Education: A Global Dialogue
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 & primary education — expanding possibilities while safeguarding child-centred, ethical, and inclusive learning for future generations.
Montessori Vision in Action: Rethinking Education in Partnership with Montessori Global Education
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.
Autism & SEND in Early Childhood: Advancing Inclusive Practices
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.
The 2025 BRIGHT START Interactive Learning Arena
Experience Innovation: New Technologies & Active Learning for the Next Generation
Experience Innovation: New Technologies & Active Learning for the Next Generation
Experience Innovation: New Technologies & Active Learning for the Next Generation
A dynamic space to explore emerging technologies, hands-on tools, and creative innovations in early childhood & primary education — inspiring the next generation of educators, practitioners, and learners through active participation.
Montessori Exploration Zones: Feel, Explore, Create
Experience Innovation: New Technologies & Active Learning for the Next Generation
Experience Innovation: New Technologies & Active Learning for the Next Generation
A Space Where Montessori Principles Thrive in Real-Time!
Montessori is Meant to Be Experienced, Not Just Discussed.
In Partnership with
Inspiring Change: A Commitment to Child-Led Education
Bright Start Foundation and Montessori Global Education: A Strategic Partnership
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.
Unite to Shape the Future in Early Childhood Education
Connect with Bright Start Foundation's Special Interest Groups (SiGs)
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 Bright Start Foundation's Special Interest Groups
🌟 Enter a global network of early childhood practitioners and researchers, united to drive positive change in early childhood care and education across the world.