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2026 Bright Start International Conference

Early Years Excellence in Practice

November 19 -21, 2026

London & Abu Dhabi with Global Live Transmission

🌍 Annual International Conference on Early Childhood

19 Nov: Online only & 20–21 Nov: In person in London & Abu Dhabi and Online

🌍 Two Cities. One Global Community

London & Abu Dhabi: Leading Early Childhood Transformation

🌟 Why Attend the 2026 Conference

  • Join a global movement dedicated to advancing early childhood development.
  • Connect with researchers, neuroscientists, educators, policymakers, innovators, and practitioners from around the world.
  • Explore new ideas, emerging research, and practical tools you can apply in your own setting.
  • Engage in inspiring sessions that spark fresh thinking, creativity, and professional growth.
  • Build cross-country collaborations — fostering partnerships among researchers, neuroscientists, educators, and global initiatives.
  • Strengthen your capacity to lead meaningful, transformative change in your community, institution, or country.
     

Services Included in the Registration Fee

For Online Participants:

For In-person Participants:

For In-person Participants:

  • Access to all conference sessions online
  • Over 100 expert-led sessions 
  • More than 100 hours of live-streamed content, available for three months post-conference
  • Full access to the 2026 Bright Start Virtual Centre and Conference App, allowing attendance at all sessions and viewing recordings until February 21, 2027
  • Downloadable handouts and resources available through the 2026 Bright Start App
  • Certificate of Attendance

For In-person Participants:

For In-person Participants:

For In-person Participants:

  • Access to all conference sessions, including online sessions on Thursday, November 19
  • Over 100 expert-led sessions 
  • Coffee breaks and lunches on Friday and Saturday at the conference venues in London & Abu Dhabi
  • More than 100 hours of live-streamed content, available for three months post-conference
  • Full access to the 2026 Bright Start Virtual Centre and Conference App, allowing attendance at all sessions and viewing recordings until February 21, 2027
  • Downloadable handouts and resources available through the 2026 Bright Start App
  • In-person access to sessions on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21 at the conference venues in London & Abu Dhabi

Registration Fees

Early Bird until 26 June

Online

€190

In Person – London & Abu Dhabi

€230

Pre-Registration from 27 June until 23 October

Online

€230

In Person – London & Abu Dhabi

€280

Late Registration from 24 October

Online

€250

In Person – London & Abu Dhabi

€330

The registration system will open in February 2026

Registration Terms and Conditions

Please note that all registrations—whether for online or in-person attendance—are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant by notifying the organisers in writing no later than 7 days before the event.

All registered participants will have access to video recordings of all sessions for 3 months following the conference.

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