ABU DHABI (WAM)
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week, running from October 29 – November 2, 2024, aims to promote innovation and collaboration in early childhood development (ECD).
The Week will feature the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Forum, ECD Innovation Day, ECD Research Convening, and The Early Childhood Development Fair, along with various city-wide events.
The WED Forum, held from October 30-31, will focus on knowledge exchange and collaboration through over 30 interactive sessions and 50 speakers from 20 sectors.
Speakers will include H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and other key figures from various industries.
ECD Innovation Day (October 29) will highlight emerging technologies, startups, and solutions in the ECD sector, featuring keynote sessions from Ian Hathaway, Co-Founder of Far Out Ventures, and Todd Yellin, Head of Product at Netflix.
Running in parallel, the ECD Research Convening (October 29-31) will bring together over 100 researchers to collaborate and share insights through workshops focused on driving long-term impact in early childhood science.
Key partners of the Week include Mubadala, ADQ, Aldar, and others. The Early Childhood Development Fair (October 31 – November 2), held at Umm Al Emarat Park, will offer interactive activities for the community.