Mary Eming Young
Global Challenges in Early Childhood New Demands, New Perspectives, New Opportunities
NOVEMBER 5–7, 2026 CINTERMEX · Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- 15 Days
- 13 Hours
- 50 Minutes
- 15 Seconds
26th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Thematic Areas
Technological Mediation, Digital Citizenship and Generative Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Technological change is transforming the ways we learn, communicate, create and relate to one another.
This area will examine the role of technology as a mediator of human relationships rather than a substitute for them, as well as the opportunities and risks of bringing it into educational settings.
Topics include, among others:
- Digital literacy and citizenship
- Generative artificial intelligence
- Teachers' digital skills
- Ethics and data protection
- Access gaps
- Adult mediation
Inclusive Learning Environments, Neurodiversity, Universal Design and Space as the Third Teacher
Inclusion means much more than guaranteeing access.
This area will explore the contributions of neuroscience, neurodevelopment and the neurodiversity paradigm to building education systems that recognize and value human diversity.
Topics include, among others:
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Accessibility
- Removing barriers
- Cultural and linguistic diversity
- Space as the third teacher
Reclaiming and Championing Play as the Organizer of Child Development
In an era marked by acceleration, overstimulation and the growing structuring of children's experiences, reclaiming play is an educational and social priority.
This area champions play as a right, a language, a learning experience and a fundamental organizer of child development.
Topics include, among others:
- Free play
- Symbolic play
- Analog play
- Executive functions
- Self-regulation and co-regulation
The Impact of Demographic Change: Opportunity or Deepening Inequality?
Societies are undergoing profound demographic changes driven by a range of global phenomena.
This area will examine how these processes affect development opportunities and equitable access to quality services in early childhood.
Topics include, among others:
- Migration
- Urbanization
- Human mobility
- Family diversity
- Territorial and socioeconomic inequality
Financing Early Childhood and Preschool Education: The Role of States, Financial Institutions and Development Agencies
Guaranteeing the right to early childhood and preschool education requires not only political will but also sufficient, sustainable, equitable and efficient financing.
This area will examine models of public investment in early childhood, financing mechanisms and the responsibilities of States in building universal, high-quality systems.
Topics include, among others:
- Public investment
- Budget allocation
- Multilateral organizations
- Impact evaluation
- Accountability
Teacher Well-being and Leadership in Early Education
Healthy learning environments for children cannot be built without caring for those responsible for accompanying them.
This area will recognize teachers' overall well-being as an essential component of educational quality.
Topics include, among others:
- Work-related stress
- Professional burnout
- Self-care
- Continuing professional development
- Leadership
Early Childhood, Family and Community: Building Multisectoral Learning Ecosystems
Child development does not happen exclusively inside educational institutions.
This area proposes moving from a view centered exclusively on the school toward a perspective of learning and development ecosystems.
Topics include, among others:
- Family engagement
- Parenting skills
- Community networks
- Early intervention
- Multisectoral public policies
26th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Global Challenges in Early Childhood
International Conference on Early Childhood and Preschool Education · November 5–7, 2026
15 Lectures
5 Panels
2 Paper presentations
1 Tribute
29 Workshops
1 Book presentation
26th International Conference on Early Childhood and Preschool Education · November 5–7, 2026
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PROGRAM
Day-by-Day Agenda
Lectures, panels and workshops of the 26th International Conference on Early Childhood and Preschool Education.
CINTERMEX · Monterrey, N.L., Mexico — November 5–7, 2026
Preliminary program as of October 19, 2026, subject to change.
8:309:00
PERFORMANCEChildren's arts program
ROOMMéxico
9:0010:00
CEREMONYOpening ceremony
ROOMMéxico
10:0010:45
SPEAKERSAlma Rosa Marroquín Escamilla, Mayra Alejandra Morales Mariscal, and Juan Paura García Moderator: Gaby Fujimoto
GOVERNMENT PANELSocial policies for early childhood
ROOMMéxico
10:4511:30
SPEAKERXóchitl Ortiz Jiménez Moderator: Arturo Magallanes Salinas
LECTURENeuropsychological assessment and cognitive stimulation: using digital tools
ROOMMéxico
11:3012:15
SPEAKERGeorgina Margarita Pérez Liz Moderator: Jairo Alberto Zuluaga
LECTUREChallenges and opportunities of learning environments in the early detection of and intervention in autism
ROOMMéxico
12:1513:00
SPEAKERRodolfo Guillermo A. Flores Briseño Moderator: Xóchitl Ortiz Jiménez
LECTUREAutism Spectrum Disorders and Epigenetics: an emerging relationship
ROOMMéxico
13:0014:00
SPEAKERSAlfredo Rodolfo Tinajero and Anna Lucía Campos Moderator: Alba Anaya
PANELPlay and calm accompaniment: Practices to support early development
ROOMMéxico
14:0014:45
SPEAKERLeslie Guadalupe Cisneros González Moderator: Julieta Rodríguez de Ita
LECTURELearning Disorders: Let's Talk About Prevention
ROOMMéxico
14:4516:00
BREAKLunch
Concurrent workshops
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERKarem Harboe Romero
WORKSHOPSensory integration as a foundation of early childhood development
ROOMMéxico
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERKarla Jimena Antonio Rivas
WORKSHOPTitle to be confirmed
ROOMCanadá
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERJorge Eduardo Lemus García
WORKSHOPTitle to be confirmed
ROOMOceanía
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERSXóchitl Ortiz Jiménez and Arturo Magallanes Salinas
WORKSHOPThe playing brain: Organizing neurodevelopment through play
ROOMEuropa
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERHernán Javier Aldana Marcos
WORKSHOPEarly childhood: The origin of our emotional imprint
ROOM201
16:0017:30
WORKSHOP LEADERMaría del Carmen Gangotena
WORKSHOPSowing health and flavor through wonder: mindful eating and the pedagogy of taste in early childhood
ROOM202
17:3019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERRegina Moromizato
WORKSHOPNew tools for strategic decisions: INDI and the AI Educational Advisor in early childhood education
ROOM202
16:0017:30
WORKSHOP LEADERAlba Alonso
WORKSHOPChampioning play and the dramatization of children's stories, with equal rights for girls and boys in mind
ROOM203
17:3019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERÓscar Bernal
WORKSHOPNeurodevelopment under pressure: are we stimulating or overstimulating the child's brain?
ROOM203
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERJosé Miguel de Angulo
WORKSHOPFundamental parenting competencies with infants in the face of the global challenge of violence and social breakdown
ROOM204
16:0019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERAnna Lucía Campos
WORKSHOPWell-being as a trainable capacity: the RAICES model
ROOM205
16:0017:30
WORKSHOP LEADERMaría Aurora Valdez
WORKSHOPEducating for peace: A bullying prevention model starting in early childhood
ROOM206
17:3019:00
WORKSHOP LEADERFausto Sosa Negroe
WORKSHOPTitle to be confirmed
ROOM206
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