
Join us for the Bright Start International Conference 2026, taking place 19–21 November across London, Abu Dhabi, and online. Connect with global leaders in education, educators, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the Bright Start conference programme, highlighting the research, practice, ideas, and partnerships that are shaping the future of early childhood education.
📅 Thursday, 19 November
All sessions of the International conference on early childhood education will be hosted online.
📅 Friday & Saturday, 20–21 November
The Bright Start conference programme will feature hybrid conference days taking place simultaneously in London and Abu Dhabi, connecting global leaders in education through one comprehensive international programme.
All sessions in the Bright Start conference programme will be live streamed, connecting participants across London, Abu Dhabi, and worldwide. Recordings will be accessible via the Bright Start Conference App until 20 February 2027, enabling registered participants to watch or revisit sessions from the International conference on early childhood education after the event.
🕒 Time Zones
The Bright Start conference programme is presented in UK time (GMT). Abu Dhabi (UAE) is four hours ahead of the UK in November.
Conference sessions will commence at 10:00 AM local time in both London and Abu Dhabi, with sessions broadcast live to online participants around the world, allowing global leaders in education to engage and share insights.
The Bright Start Conference App offers access to the latest Bright Start conference programme, profiles of global leaders in education, networking opportunities, Conference announcements, and live updates, along with post-Conference recordings available until 20 February 2027 for the International conference on early childhood education.


Join us for the Bright Start International Conference 2026, taking place 19–21 November across London, Abu Dhabi, and online. Connect with global leaders in education, educators, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the Bright Start conference programme, highlighting the research, practice, ideas, and partnerships that are shaping the future of early childhood education. Recordings and resources from all Conference sessions will be available through the Conference App for three months following the event, allowing participants to revisit sessions and explore valuable content at their convenience.
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