EVENT OVERVIEW
Bringing you the best and most exciting keynote speakers from Aotearoa / New Zealand.
6 Keynote Speakers
Workshops for everyone, no matter what your role in ECE is, or what goals you have.
16 Workshops
Explore all the products and services you need to run a great centre all in one room!
15+ Exhibitors
An opportunity for ECC Members to connect over lunch, with a special guest speaker.
Networking Event
Take a tour across some of the finest early learning centres in Ōtautahi / Christchurch.
Centre Tours
Enjoy a three course dinner, drinks and a live band. Award categories to be announced.
Gala Dinner
Bringing you the best and most exciting keynote speakers from Aotearoa / New Zealand.
6 Keynote Speakers
Workshops for everyone, no matter what your role in ECE is, or what goals you have.
16 Workshops
Explore all the products and services you need to run a great centre all in one room!
15+ Exhibitors
An opportunity for ECC Members to connect over lunch, with a special guest speaker.
Networking Event
Take a tour across some of the finest early learning centres in Ōtautahi / Christchurch.
Centre Tours
Enjoy a three course dinner, drinks and a live band. Award categories to be announced.
Gala Dinner
Bringing you the best and most exciting keynote speakers from Aotearoa / New Zealand.
6 Keynote Speakers
Workshops for everyone, no matter what your role in ECE is, or what goals you have.
16 Workshops
Explore all the products and services you need to run a great centre all in one room!
15+ Exhibitors
An opportunity for ECC Members to connect over lunch, with a special guest speaker.
Networking Event
Take a tour across some of the finest early learning centres in Ōtautahi / Christchurch.
Centre Tours
Enjoy a three course dinner, drinks and a live band. Award categories to be announced.
Gala Dinner
Early Childhood Council Conference
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Early Childhood Council conference is New Zealand's premier gathering of ECE professionals. As the largest of its kind in the country, we bring together passionate leaders, teachers and experts from across the sector.
What can I expect?
The conference offers all attendees with the opportunity to learn, collaborate and inspire over the course of two days. We organise a diverse range of keynote speakers, engaging workshops and an exhibition hall. There are endless networking and professional development opportunities at the event which you can't get anywhere else.
Who should attend?
The conference is suited to all roles within the ECE sector (owners, managers, teachers and consultants), our content is relevant for both privately-owned and community-based centres. We welcome delegates from all over New Zealand.
Our keynote speakers
PROGRAMME
After drawing the curtain on her stellar hockey career, three-time Olympian Gemma McCaw is dedicated to sharing her skills and knowledge in the field of health and wellness.
Gemma McCaw
Dr Jin Russell is a community and developmental paediatrician in Auckland, and a PhD student in life-course epidemiology at the University of Auckland.
Dr. Jin Russell
Shamubeel Eaqub is an experienced economist who makes economics easy. He is also an author, media commentator and a thought leading public speaker.
Shamubeel Eaqub
Anton is a pāpā, husband, and chief hustler at Hustle Group. A champion for normalising te reo Māori and building generational wealth for his people.
Anton Matthews
Dr Lucy Hone is a director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, a research associate at AUT University, a published academic researcher and a best-selling author.
Dr. Lucy Hone
Matt Brown is an internationally acclaimed barber and hair artist, author, husband, and father of three known for ‘giving great cuts’ and ‘inspiring great men.’
Matt Brown
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David Seymour is the leader of ACT New Zealand and the Member of Parliament for Epsom. He currently serves as the Associate Minister of Education, amongst other portfolios.
Hon. David Seymour
Always great to come together as a sector; meet new people, have time to connect with your own team, gather new information or affirm existing knowledge; lots of fun and positivity; very refreshing!
Julie K. (2023)
Both days were so positive and invigorating with lots of actions to take away and implement. The time really flew and I could have done another day - the two days were so inspiring!
Bridget G. (2023)
Loved it all - the centre tours were extremely beneficial. I loved the keynote speakers and got even more than I expected. Fabulous panel discussion and all the workshops had benefits for me.
Tracey L. (2022)
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