About This Event
Our inaugural Let’s Talk Early Years Conference brought together more than 200 delegates, over 30 expert speakers, panellists, workshop facilitators and keynote contributors, alongside 40 partners, sponsors and sector organisations -a powerful gathering of the early years community united by a shared commitment to strengthening excellence in early childhood education. A milestone moment marking the beginning of a growing platform for professional dialogue, collaboration and connection across the sector.
Agenda
All times shown in Gulf Standard Time (GST)
| Seminar | Panel Discussion | Workshop | Forum [Q&A] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Arrival & RegistrationVendor Space Open | |||
| 9 am | Opening of ConferenceVendor Space Open | |||
| 10 am – 11 am | A Neuro Affirming Approach to Early Childhood Education Karen Kehdy | Leading With Purpose: The Evolving Role of Early Years Educators Fatima Vohra, Lara Hudson, Latoya Donalds and Lisa Sherrington-Boyd | Regulation and Co-Regulation in Early Years. Zeena Assam | The Learning is in the Layout: Create Spaces that Teach Hollie Mayes |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Cradles to Code: STEM, AI & Holistic Learning for Ages 45 Days to 4 Years Zara Harrington | Inclusion: Building Confidence & Competence in Inclusive Environments Hollie Mayes, Sara Haroon, Sara Williams, Dr. Ruba Tabari | Practical Tools for Implementing Mindfulness in your Classroom Paula Galvez | Airway Health and Its Implications on Behaviour Dr. Rafif Tayara |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Connection Before Correction Rania R. Hussant | Building Belonging: Bilingualism, Cultural Identity and Practical Pathways to Inclusive Classrooms Milica Andelkovic, Reem Madkour, Patricia Mezu, Arwa Naccho | Fostering Meaningful Conversations and Self-Love in Early Years Using the CSI Strategy Dina O. Nasr | How to Go From Triggered to Transformational: A Communication Reset for Education Culture. Stephanie Martin |
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Lunch & NetworkingVendor Space Open | |||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | The Agile Leader: Nurturing Well-Being and Adaptability in Early Years Workforce Magda Snowden | From the Inside Out: Nurturing Resilience, Confidence and Emotional Intelligence Sophie Booth, Eri Akbar, Gigi Alaqqad, Estelle McCluskie | What We Say vs. What They Understand: Communication in Early Years Siog Moore | Rooted and Proud: Nurturing Identity & Belonging in Early Years Settings Sara Haroon |
| 3:30 pm – 4 pm | Closing of ConferenceVendor Space Open | |||
8:30 am
Arrival & Registration
Vendor Space Open
9 am
Opening of Conference
Vendor Space Open
A Neuro Affirming Approach to Early Childhood Education
Karen Kehdy
Cradles to Code: STEM, AI & Holistic Learning for Ages 45 Days to 4 Years
Zara Harrington
Connection Before Correction
Rania R. Hussant
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
Vendor Space Open
The Agile Leader: Nurturing Well-Being and Adaptability in Early Years Workforce
Magda Snowden
3:30 pm – 4 pm
Closing of Conference
Vendor Space Open
Meet Our Vendors
Explore a curated selection of brands, educational innovators, and creative businesses joining us at Foundations for the Future 2025.
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Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Let's Talk Early Years - Dubai 2025
Meet Our Sponsors
We are grateful to the organisations sponsoring Foundations for the Future 2025 and helping bring this event to life.
