The 2023 World Forum on Early Care and Education Breakout Sessions schedule is LIVE! This year’s program was crafted to build relationships, expand perspectives, and provoke new thinking. Over 250 early childhood professionals from 42 countries have been hard at work finalizing their presentations. Take a peek!
All events, with the exception of the optional tours, will take place at the Hilton Panama. The following schedule is for delegates attending the World Forum on Early Care and Education in-person. A virtual schedule can be found HERE.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Registration Open
Monday, May 1, 2023
Registration Open
8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Hybrid Global Leaders Meeting
7:00 PM-8:00 PM | Multi-Site Networking Gathering
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Registration Open
8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Hybrid Global Leaders Meeting
9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Working Group Meetings
12:30 PM-5:00 PM | Optional Center and City Tours (Locations TBD)
7:00 PM-8:15 PM | Presenter, Moderator, Plenary Speaker Training
8:30 PM-9:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Registration Open
Global Youth Delegate Track
8:30 AM-10:15 AM | Opening Ceremonies
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout #1
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch Break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout #2
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout #3
6:00 PM | No-Host Dinner
8:00 PM-10:00 PM | International Dance
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Registration Open
Global Youth Delegate Track
8:30 AM-10:15 AM | Plenary Session
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout #4
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch Break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout #5
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout #6
6:00 PM | No-Host Dinner
8:00 PM-9:00 PM | Global Leader and National Representative Mix & Mingle
9:00 PM-11:00 PM | Movie Night
Friday, May 5, 2023
Registration Open
Lakeshore Book Exchange
Global Youth Delegate Track
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | Breakout #7
10:00 AM-10:45 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
10:45 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout #8
12:30 PM-2:30 PM | Closing Ceremonies
2:30 PM-3:30 PM | Closing Luncheon