World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
#EducationStartsEarly
14 — 16 November 2022
Tashkent City Congress Hall, Uzbekistan
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Participation
Welcome to the registration and participation platform for the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE), which will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 14 to 16 November 2022.
Over 1500 participants are expected to take part in the World Conference, which will provide an important forum for policy exchange and scale-up of proven programmes and innovations on ECCE across all regions and countries. Participation in the conference is by invitation only.
Preliminary Timetable
Pre-Conference Day
After-conference day
Registration
Non-State Actors Forum: Joint Introductory Session
Room 1
Civil Society Organization Forum - Session 1
Room 1
Civil Society Organization Forum - Session 2
Room 1
Youth Forum
Room 2
Non-State Actors Forum: Sharing commitments from a multi-stakeholder perspective (CSO and youth joint session)
Room 1
UNESCO staff meeting
Room 1
Opening Ceremony of the photo Exhibition on ECCE
Humo Arena
Cocktail
Humo Arena
Theater performance for delegates (upon invitation)
A. Navoiy theater
Introductory Session
Main congress hall
Parallel session 1: Curriculum and pedagogy
Room 1
Parallel session 2: Equity and inclusion
Room 2
Parallel session 3: Health, nutrition, and well-being
Room 3
Parallel session 4: ECCE in emergencies
Room 4
Parallel session 5: School readiness and the role of Assessment
Room 5
Parallel session 1: ECCE teacher and caregiver development systems
Room 1
Parallel session 2: ECCE Workforce Professionalization
Room 2
Parallel session 3: Supervision and leadership
Room 3
Parallel session 4: Gender and Teaching
Room 4
Parallel session 5: Parenting
Room 5
Parallel session 1: Data, monitoring and evaluation
Room 1
Parallel session 2: ECCE rights and legal framework
Room 2
Parallel session 3: Financing and partnerships
Room 3
Parallel session 4: Building quality ECCE systems for all
Room 4
Parallel session 5: Whole-of- government approach, multisectorality and coordination
Room 5
Parallel session 1: Neurosciences to advance the ECCE agenda
Room 1
Parallel session 2: Technology and artificial intelligence
Room 2
Parallel session 3: Designing innovative learning practices and spaces
Room 3
Parallel session 4: Alternative models of ECCE provision
Room 4
Parallel session 5: Greening ECCE
Room 5
Side Event 1:
Sankofa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Room A
Side Event 2:
Early Childhood Educators: Raising the Status of the Profession.
Room B
Side Event 3:
Early Childhood Care and Education in times of crisis: Best practice and advocacy opportunities.
Room C
Side Event 4:
Home-based childcare services in labour intensive communities
Room D
Side Event 5:
Gender equal parenting
Room E
Side Event 6:
Investing in ECE for Sustainable Development and Improved Outcomes.
Room F
Side Event 7:
Putting early childhood education and care workers at the heart of ECCE
Room A
Side Event 8:
Tools for Transformation: Strategies for building a gender-transformative pre- primary education system.
Room B
Side Event 9:
Programme national marocain pour la généralisation de l’éducation préscolaire 2018 – 2028.
Room C
Side Event 10:
Promoting the scale-up of equitable and quality ECCE service provision through adequate resources mobilization and strong advocacy.
Room D
Side Event 11:
Infants and toddlers – children playing for a sustainable life.
Room E
Side Event 12:
How philanthropy can accelerate ECCE system reform.
Room A
Side Event 13:
Meeting on Strategic Engagement for ECCE.
Room B
Side Event 14:
Official Launch of the Asia-Pacific ECCE Teacher Training Handbook for Social and Emotional Learning
Room C
Side Event 15:
Right from the Start: The role of civil society actors and partnerships in advancing ECCE.
Room D
Side Event 16:
Accelerating access and quality to ECCE in Uzbekistan: Learning from coordinated efforts between the Government, UNICEF and the World Bank.
Room E
Main congress hall
Main congress hall
Main congress hall
Main congress hall
Main congress hall
Congress hall
Congress hall
Visit of ECCE Centers
Main congress hall
High-level session 4:
Programme innovations
Main congress hall
Plenary session: Transforming Education Summit follow-up and voices of partners
Main congress hall
Adoption of The Tashkent Declaration
Presentation and adoption of the Tashkent Declaration
Oral Report of the Rapporteur
Presentation of the next steps
Closing
Main congress hall
18:00
Visit to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
Departure: 7:00/8:30 am
Return: 06:00 pm
About
WCECCE2022
From 14 to 16 November 2022, the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE) will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The world conference will reaffirm the right of every young child to quality care and education from birth and urge Member States to renew and expand their commitment to and investment in ensuring that access of all girls and boys to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
The conference is hosted by the Republic of Uzbekistan and organized by UNESCO.
Learn moreWorld Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
The overarching goal of the WCECCE is to renew and expand Member States’ political commitment and engagement to
Develop ambitious, relevant, and culturally appropriate ECCE policies
Put in place effective and accountable ECCE systems, multi-stakeholder partnerships and services
Increase and improve investment in ECCE as an essential and integral part of their strategies for attaining lifelong learning societies and sustainable development.
Khiva
Khiva is a beautiful oasis city with ancient walls, minarets and unique clay buildings.
Within the framework of the XI session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baku, Khiva was declared as the tourist capital of the Islamic world in 2024!
Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and also the largest city in Central Asia.
For many years, Tashkent has been the most important business and cultural center of the country, attracting tourists and businessmen from various countries of the world.
Samarkand
Samarkand can truly be called a unique city!
The greatest poets and philosophers of the world have given the city many names – the garden of the soul, the pearl of the east, the mirror of the world and even the face of the earth.
Bukhara
Sacred Bukhara is one of the tourist gems of Uzbekistan. The historic city centre is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The age of the city exceeds 2500 years.
Hotels
HILTON TASHKENT CITY
Located in Tashkent, Hilton Tashkent City has a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, indoor pool and a Pan-Asian rooftop restaurant with city views.
HYATT REGENCY TASHKENT
Hyatt Regency Tashkent offers accommodations in the heart of Tashkent. This luxury hotel offers restaurants, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TASHKENT
Courtyard by Marriott Tashkent features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and shared lounge in Tashkent.
GRAND MIR HOTEL
This 4-star hotel is a 5-minute drive from Amir Timur Monument in Tashkent. It offers free Wi- Fi, an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with a refrigerator.
LOTTE CITY HOTEL TASHKENT PALACE
Featuring an outdoor pool and a health club, this centrally located hotel is just 500 m from Mustakillik Maydoni Metro Station.
WYNDHAM TASHKENT
Set in Tashkent city-center, this 5-star hotel offers a gym, large indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and Turkish steam bath. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Wyndham Tashkent hotel.
HAMPTON BY HILTON TASHKENT
Hampton By Hilton Tashkent is offering accommodations in Tashkent. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi.
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TASHKENT
International Hotel Tashkent is located in a green, central area. Tashkent Expo Center and International Business Center are within a 10-minute walk.
PANARAMS TASHKENT HOTEL, MEMBER OF RADISSON INDIVIDUALS
Panarams Tashkent Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals has a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and shared lounge in Tashkent.
LUMIERE HOTEL & SPA
Set in Tashkent, Lumiere Hotel & SPA has a restaurant, a fitness center and a terrace. A sauna is available for guests.
ATECA HOTEL SUITES TASHKENT
Located in Tashkent, ATECA Hotel Suites Tashkent features a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL TASHKENT
Featuring free Wi-Fi and a seasonal outdoor pool, this hotel is located in the center of Tashkent’s business district. The Aqua Park and the Uzexpocentre Exhibition Center are a 5-minute walk away.
ICHAN QAL’A PREMIUM CLASS HOTEL
Ichan Qal'a Premium Class Hotel is located in Tashkent, 1.9 mi from the Tashkent International Airport and 3.1 mi from the city center.
FRANKFORT HOTEL AND SPA
Frankfort Hotel and Spa is offering accommodations in Tashkent. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi.
HOTEL INSPIRA-S
Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and shared lounge in Tashkent. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool, hammam and room service.
CITY PALACE HOTEL TASHKENT
City Palace Hotel Tashkent is 500 m from Emir Temur Square and Emir Timur Museum in the heart of Tashkent city center.