5TH INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing Bright Beginnings for Shaping a Better Tomorrow
Investing in Early Years


Important Dates
Call for Papers
Registrations
Early BirdUntil March 31, 2025
RegularUntil April 20, 2025
On-SiteApril 29-30, 2025

Conference – Concept Note
Early childhood is considered the most important phase in life, laying the foundation for physical, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing. What happens to a child in this period can determine his or her developmental trajectory, and academic and earning capacity through life.
Early childhood development (ECD) is the cornerstone upon which the future of society is built. The critical period from birth to eight years lays the foundation for a child's lifelong learning, health, and well-being. Despite its significant importance, majority of the children in Pakistan are still denied access to the ECD programmes. Pakistan has a population of over 241.5 million, and about 14% of them are children under five years old.
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Conference Themes
Strengthening Echo System for ECD
Adequate Nutrition
Connection Between Responsive Caregiving and Caregivers' Mental Health & Wellbeing
Fathers' Involvement in the Upbringing of Children in Pakistan
Early Learning Opportunities
Conference Format
- 1
Opening and Closing Sessions
- 2
Plenary Sessions Featuring national and international ECD experts as keynote speakers with concurrent sessions on conference themes
- 3
Workshops on Key Topics
- 4
Exhibition of ECD Models and Learning Materials
- 5
Poster Presentations
- 6
Roundtable and Panel Discussions
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