Together We Launch ECOS: Celebrating the New ECOS Institute

Join us in launching the ECOS Institute, a shared home for learning, collaboration, and collective action across the early childhood ecosystem.

Built by and for the ECD community, ECOS brings together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and partners to strengthen systems so every child can thrive.

This inaugural event marks an important moment of unity. It brings together all ECD actors to reflect on what becomes possible when we learn together and act together.

The 90-minute live virtual forum will introduce ECOS’ vision, mission, and pillars of work, and feature an inspiring program:

Program Highlights:

• Opening reflections on why we are stronger together across borders, disciplines, and sectors.
• Keynote conversation exploring how shared learning drives better policies, stronger services, and greater equity for young children.
• Panel discussion with leading voices from practice, research, policy, and regional networks on how learning and collaboration can transform ECD systems.
• Launch moment, convening to co-create a dynamic space for connection, knowledge exchange, and co-creation.

Featured Speakers:

• Liana Ghent, ISSA, the Netherlands
• Joan Lombardi, Stanford Center on Early Childhood and Georgetown Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, USA
• Hasina Ebrahim, University of South Africa
• Sarah Klaus, Georgetown University and OneSky, UK
• Ariel Fiszbein, Georgetown Americas Institute, USA
• Juan Larranaga, Minderoo Foundation, Australia
• Elizabeth Lule, ECDAN, USA
• Emily Vargas Baron, RISE Institute, USA Panelists:
• Eva Deak, Partners Hungary Foundation, Hungary.
• Hiro Yoshikawa, NYU Steinhardt, USA
• Brigita Mark, Ministry of Education, Slovenia
• Evelyn Santiago, ARNEC, The Philippines
• Mihaela Ionescu, ISSA, the Netherlands

Who this event is for:

Absolutely everyone who touches the lives of young children. And anyone else who is curious.