Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Education
Where Research, Practice, Policy & Partnerships Unite
Connecting London, Abu Dhabi, and participants worldwide through one shared global initiative, the Bright Start International Conference 2026 brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, philanthropies, innovators, and practitioners to exchange ideas, inspire action, and shape the future of early childhood education.
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Shape the Global Conversation
Present • Connect • Publish • Influence
rom groundbreaking research and innovative practice to policy development and international partnerships, the Bright Start International Conference provides a global platform to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and accelerate meaningful change in early childhood education, wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity for every child.
OECD High-Level Round Table and Action Dialogues
Help Shape the Global Call to Action at the Bright Start International Conference. Led by the OECD Network of Foundations Working for Development (netFWD), the High-Level Round Table and Global Action Dialogues will bring together governments, philanthropies, international organisations, researchers and education leaders to share perspectives, strengthen partnerships and explore practical solutions for the future of education.
The Global Research & Innovation Poster Gallery
GLOBAL POSTER GALLERIES | DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES • GLOBAL INSIGHTS
Explore research, innovative practice and emerging ideas from across the international early childhood community through the Bright Start 2026 Global Poster Galleries in London, Abu Dhabi and online. Meet contributing authors, discover diverse perspectives and connect around research and practice shaping the future of early childhood education.
Journal of Early Childhood Research-Special Edition - The Next Chapter is Taking Shape
JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH | SPECIAL EDITION
Submissions for the inaugural Voices of Children Pedagogy™ Special Edition of the Journal of Early Childhood Research are now closed, and its international collection of research, practice and perspectives is taking shape. At Bright Start 2026, participants will have the opportunity to meet contributing authors, explore their work and build cross-country collaborations. The next call for submissions will open in January 2027, creating new opportunities for researchers and universities to contribute to the growing international research around Voices of Children Pedagogy™.
Join the Bright Start Foundation Community
🌟 Enter a global network of early childhood practitioners and researchers, united to drive positive change in early childhood care and education across the world.