All events, with the exception of the optional tours, will take place at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
Note: If you plan to participate in the optional tours (more details coming soon), make plans to arrive in Kuala Lumpur and check in the day prior. If you will be attending Global Leaders meetings or Working Group meetings, note that these begin on Monday or Tuesday, so make plans to arrive on time to attend.
The 2026 World Forum on Early Care and Education was remarkably successful due to the contributions of over 260 presenters. We are grateful for their time and support in the development of the 2026 program. We invite you to take a look back at the 2026 World Forum breakout sessions. Easily search by presentation title or presenter, or use our filters to find sessions by time, location, or topic.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL
7:30 AM-3:00 PM | Optional Center Tours
9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Optional City Tour
9:00 AM-5:00 PM | Global Leader Meetings (Special Invitation Only)
9:00 AM-5:00 PM | World Forum Board Meeting (Special Invitation Only)
9:00 AM-5:00 PM | World Forum Working Group Men in ECE Pre-Conference
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL
7:30 AM-2:30 PM | Optional Center Tours
8:00 AM-3:30 PM | Registration & Help Desk Open
9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Working Group Meetings (Special Invitation Only)
2:30 PM-3:30 PM | Global Leader Meetings (Special Invitation Only)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM | Tuesday & Wednesday Plenary Rehearsal (Special Invitation Only)
4:00 PM-5:30 PM | Presenter, Moderator, Plenary Speaker Welcome and Orientation (required for ALL presenters & moderators)
8:00 PM-10:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Welcome Reception
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL
7:30 AM-6:00 PM | Registration & Help Desk Open
8:30 AM-10:15 PM | Plenary
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break (light refreshments & snacks provided)
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Meet & Greet the WFF Board and Advisors in WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout Session #1
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout Session #2
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break (light refreshments & snacks provided)
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Meet & Greet the WFF National Representatives in WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout Session #3
6:00 PM | No-Host Dining (see registration desk on-site for details)
7:15 PM-8:00 PM | Plenary Rehearsal (Special Invitation Only for presenters taking part in Thursday’s Plenary)
8:00 PM-10:00 PM | International Dance
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL
7:30 AM-6:00 PM | Registration & Help Desk Open
8:30 AM-10:15 AM | Plenary
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break (light refreshments & snacks provided)
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Open House Celebration of World Forum Working Groups in WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout Session #4
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout Session #5
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break (light refreshments & snacks provided)
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Meet & Greet the Early Childhood Wisdom Initiative (ECWI) in WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout Session #6
6:00 PM | No-Host Dining (see registration desk on-site for details)
7:15 PM-8:00 PM | Plenary Rehearsal (Special Invitation Only for presenters taking part in Friday’s Plenary)
8:15 PM | WoFo Global Café Movie Night
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL
8:00 AM-3:00 PM | Registration & Help Desk Open
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | Breakout Session #7
10:00 AM-10:15 AM | Break
10:15 AM-11:45 AM | Breakout Session #8
11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Meet & Greet with World Forum Global Leaders in WoFo Global Café
11:45 AM-1:15 PM | Break (light refreshments & snacks provided)
1:15 PM-3:00 PM | Closing Ceremonies
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL
A special offer for our 2026 World Forum Attendees!
For questions, please contact Anne Sivanathan via WhatsApp at +60 11-2667 3396
Register here: https://forms.gle/crp6Rg91HoYCoZqP7
