C&K 2023 Conference: Reflect, Connect, Ignite - for a shared future
C&K’s annual conference is back for 2023, and will be on Saturday, July 29 2023 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills, Meanjin Brisbane. Early childhood professionals, policymakers, researchers, and academics will have the opportunity to come together to Reflect, Connect, Ignite for a shared future.
More than 500 attendees are expected to attend and connect, exchange ideas and learn from some of Australia’s premier early childhood education and care experts.
A range of interesting ideas, research, projects and stories of practice will be shared on topics including reconciliation, gender identity and diversity, social justice and trauma-informed practice. Delegates can attend workshops, interactive roundtable discussions and presentations to explore the conference themes in more depth. The program is being developed, so check back for regular updates.
The event will be hosted by Catharine Hydon, a passionate early childhood advocate, with extensive experience across the sector. Catharine will draw on her unique experience to motivate and inspire attendees to explore excellence in early childhood service provision.
Tickets are now SOLD OUT!
550+
ECEC attendees
35+
presenters
15+
exhibitors
Early Bird
$450
Now closed
Full-time Student
$260
Regular
$515
SOLD OUT
OUR kEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr Julia Baird is an author, broadcaster and journalist. Host of The Drum on ABCTV, she is a columnist for The New York Times, the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. Her most recent book, Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder and the things that sustain you when the world goes dark has been a number one bestseller in Australia.
Associate Professor Fay Hadley began her career as an early childhood teacher and Director in ECEC settings and her primary area of research examines leadership in early childhood education and child and family diversity. She is especially interested in the socio-political environment and how this affects early childhood teachers’ work.