When we see the face of a child, we think of the future. We think of their dreams about what they might become, and what they might accomplish.
– Desmond Tutu

If you’ve attended the World Forum on Early Care and Education’s biennial global gathering in the past, you know what a life-changing, magical event it is. If you’ve never attended, 2026 could be your year. An inspiring group of presenters, panels, plenary speakers and engaging experiences awaits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 14-17, 2026. The World Forum Foundation believes that fostering relationships between early childhood professionals worldwide provides the kind of shared information and support that can improve the lives of children, and their teachers, throughout the globe. Learn more in this introductory video.

Dimensions Foundation (the home of the Exchange Community) is a World Forum Foundation administrative partner. The special early bird rate for the 2026 Forum is available through August 31, 2025. Learn more.

You can experience a taste of the World Forum community by attending a free conversation in the WoFo Global Café on August 27 at 11 am Eastern US Time. The Wisdom Children Already Know: A Café on Belonging will be led by the World Forum Working Group on Race, Racism, Equity and Diversity.