WED Forum - WED Movement | Abu Dhabi Childhood Authority

World Early Childhood Development (WED) Forum

The mission of the forum is to create a platform to discuss regional Early Childhood Development (ECD) issues, as well as to strengthen our international stakeholder relationships, with the intended outcome of influencing policy and informing the public. WED Forum is brought to you with the support of WED Movement’s Visionary partner, Mubadala.

Date

March 15 - March 16, 2022

Time

9:15AM - 4:30PM

Where

Yas Bay Skate Park, Abu Dhabi

Brief

Inspiration Behind Our First Ever Forum

On the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day, World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement, established by Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), will host its first forum. Taking place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th March 2022, at Yas South Skate Park, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with its Visionary Partner, Mubadala. The two-day engaging program has been crafted to encourage lively discussions amongst a diverse audience of 250+ experts around pressing challenges faced within the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector.

What is WED Movement?

A “glocal” stage focused on the creation and dissemination of knowledge for the advancement of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

Bringing together the world’s leading experts, innovators and disruptors to curate the best possible outcomes to positively impact the lives of children and empower the Early Childhood Development sector.

Why is WED Needed?

Creating a Knowledge Hub

WED Movement aims to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub and pioneer for ideation, knowledge exchange and innovation within the ECD sector

Driving Innovative Solutions

Through innovation, WED Movement enables the disruption of conventional approaches to solving local ECD challenges

Building Bridges

WED Movement will unite global ECD stakeholders in transferring knowledge, expanding connections and supporting areas of expertise to collectively generate the best possible outcomes

Themes

1

Tech Humanity for Children

2

21st Century Lifestyle

3

Social Interaction & Emotional Wellbeing

WED Forum Agenda

March 15-16

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Featured Speakers

H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa
Al Mubarak

Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti

Head of Cyber Security of UAE Government, Member of the Digital Wellbeing Council

H.E. Omar Ghobash

Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Cultural Affairs

Deputy Leandre Dal Ponte

Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Brazilian Congress

Dr. Timothy Shriver

Chairman of Special Olympics

Dr. David Eagleman

Neuroscientist at Stanford University, Author, Technologist and CEO of Neosensory

Dr. Michelle Borba

Educational Psychologist

Dr. Dimitri Christakis

Professor at University of Washington and Scientist at Seattle Children's Research Institute

Find us

Fun Run

Calling all parents, parents-to-be, young children with their siblings. Join in the first ever 1km WED Fun Run, take home a medal, t-shirt and hear the crowd cheer!

DATE:  WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH
START TIME: 4:30PM at Abu Dhabi Yas Island’s Pier 71 Parking

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