2025 Bright Start International Conference
Annual Conference on Early Childhood
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
The 2025 Bright Start International Conference is more than just an event—it's a global movement dedicated to advancing early childhood education 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!
Presenters and attendees can choose to attend online or in person. Those joining in person will have the unique opportunity to select their preferred city—London or Abu Dhabi—to immerse themselves in this transformative experience.
Conference’s Principal Partner
Conference’s Strategic Partner
Bright Start Foundation & Montessori Global Education: A Strategic Partnership
Inspiring Change & Advancing Child-Led Education
The Montessori Vision in Action dedicated conference track is organised in partnership with Montessori Global Education.
Key Sponsorship Benefits
- Host Live Demonstrations – Showcase your products or services in interactive, hands-on sessions.
- Virtual Sponsor Booth – Featured in the conference app from September 2025 to February 2026, ensuring continuous exposure to attendees participating online or in person in London and Abu Dhabi.
- Exclusive Promotions – Announce special offers and key messages directly to delegates.
- Direct Attendee Engagement – Access SmartProfiles through the conference app to interact with attendees, schedule one-on-one meetings, and build meaningful connections.
- Conference App: A Comprehensive Engagement Platform – The app serves as the central hub for delegates to:
Create personalised agendas
Download handouts and resources
Network and engage with fellow attendees
Access all sessions and video recordings
Explore sponsor offerings
With a download rate of over 85%, the conference app ensures maximum visibility, engagement, and brand exposure.
📍 Co-organised with UCL’s IOE Department of Learning and Leadership, the hybrid conference took place November 22–24 at UCL East Campus, London, and online.
👩🏫 Attendee Profile: Educators, practitioners, researchers, senior leaders from national and international early childhood authorities & policymakers.
✅ Participation & Engagement: 64.8% in-person | 35.2% online
✅ 107 sessions across four dynamic tracks
✅ 68 universities & 564 participants from 43 countries
✨ Launch of 4 International Forums
🌎 Global SIGs – As of February 28, 2026, over 1,600 members joined:
🗣 The Evolving New Voices of Children Pedagogy™ | 🤖 AI in Early Childhood | 📝 Authentic Assessment | 🏅 Professionalism & Leadership | 👶 Intergenerational Approaches
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.