Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood (Co-PEC) International Conference 

2025

Victoria University - Footscray Park Campus
Melbourne, Australia

14 - 15 November 2025

Victoria University will host Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood (Co-PEC) International Conference 2025 on Friday November 14th & Saturday November 15th, at the Footscray Park Campus in Melbourne, Australia.

The primary theme of the conference is Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood Education. With the aim of sharing and grasping new evidence-based knowledge and research-based practice, the conference provides a platform for researchers, academics and early childhood practitioners, educational policymakers and other stakeholders to present their research, learn about contemporary issues in early childhood education, and network with and within the ECE communities.

Conference key dates

Conference date:

14 - 15 November 2025

Abstract Submission deadline:

20 July 2025

Acceptance confirmation:

3 August 2025

Early Bird Registration deadline for Presenters & Attendees: 

17 August 2025

Final Registration deadline for Presenters:
31 August 2025

Final Registration deadline for Attendees:
19 October 2025


Conference
sub-themes

Sponsorshipopportunity

Conference Committee invites submissions of papers focused on Contemporary perspectives in Early Childhood Education, with a special interest in the following sub-themes:   

We are seeking sponsorship from funding organisations, philanthropic bodies, government organisations, ECE providers, educational institutions, and professional associations. 

Keynote speakers

Ms. Sonia Chin

Professor Laura Bronstein

Prof Laura Bronstein is Dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs, Distinguished Professor of Social Work, and Founding Director of Binghamton University Center for Community Schools.  Read more.

Ms. Sonia Chin is the President of the Sabah Kindergarten Association, Malaysia, and Principal of Likas Baptist Kindergarten, which has served the community for over 40 years with a focus on holistic and values-based education. Read more.

University-assisted community schools: An interdisciplinary, international movement to promote equity and transform education for young children and their families.

Changing Practices and Paradigms in Early Childhood Education: From Vision to Practice

Program overview

DAY 1

8:00am – 9:00am

Registration

9:00am – 4:30pm 

Conference Sessions

DAY 2

8:30am – 9:00am

Registration

9:00am – 4:00pm 

Conference Sessions

4:00pm – 4:30pm

Closing Performance

November 14

November 15

Abstract submission

The Conference organising committee invites you to submit an abstract for the Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood (Co-PEC) International Conference 2025. Please review the information below and submit via the online abstract submission portal. Only abstracts submitted via the online abstract submission portal will be considered for the Conference.

Abstract submission deadline extended: The submission portal will close on 20th July  2025. Results of abstract review will be returned to authors by 3rd August 2025.

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Contact:

Co-PEC International Conference Committee
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