World Forum on Early Care and Education

Location: Hastings Europa Hotel, Belfast

From 16th - 19th June 2009

Over 600 early childhood administrators, trainers, caregivers, public officials, and advocates from 70+ countries will gather in Belfast for the 2009 World Forum to exchange ideas about the quality of services for young children in diverse settings. This year Early Years will be hosting the event.

The 2009 World Forum will mark the 10th Anniversary of World Forum Foundation. In these 10 years, over 5,000 early childhood professionals from 90 nations have participated in World Forum gatherings in Singapore, Greece, Malaysia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, Northern Ireland, Italy, Hungary, and Colombia.

Delegates at the 2009 World Forum will participate in...

• An Historical/Cultural Tour of Northern Ireland
• Four Plenaries addressing major issues in our field
• Over 50 workshops on policy, leadership, and curriculum issues
• Over 120 presenters from 60 nations
• The 10th Anniversary International Dance
• Five Networking receptions
• Gala Welcoming Receptions and Farewell Luncheons
• International Children's Art Exhibit

For full details and registration visit www.worldforumfoundation.org

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