KU Conference 2026 - Dancing with Possibility

Feel the Rhythm of Your Purpose!

Join us for a day of reflection, reconnection, and celebration of the joy that lives in your practice.

Every childhood educator carries a rhythm—gentle, powerful, and full of promise. It’s the rhythm of connection, creativity, and care. It’s the dance we do each day with children, families, and each other.

Explore new steps, new partners, and new possibilities as we rediscover the heart of our work.

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• Automatically selected for you: The keynote and afternoon plenary sessions
• Please select 1 workshop in session 1 and a DIFFERENT workshop for session 2
• Register for the Networking session

Registrations will close on the 20th March due to organisational requirements and deadlines

Keynote Speakers - Toni Christie & Robin Christie - Childspace, Early Childhood Institution, New Zealand

The dance of learning between child and adult relies on a shared language - the language of play. This entertaining and thought-provoking session will offer insights into the importance of playful adults in children's learning, as well as practical tips for staying playful everyday. 

Workshop 1 - Reclaiming the Joy in Early Childhood - Louise Dorrat

Rediscover your passion and renew your enthusiasm. Get you mojo back and reclaim the joy of working with children.

Workshop 2 - Environments that Spark Joy and Wonder - Toni Christie

Transform your early childhood spaces into irresistible invitations for play and discovery! Learn practical strategies to create spaces where children feel safe, welcomed and eager to explore the world around them.

Workshop 3 - Co-teaching and Collaborative Leadership - Catharine Hydon

Unlock the power of collaboration! Join this dynamic workshop to master co-teaching strategies to lead with confidence.

Workshop 4 - Flow and Form: Rediscovering visual arts as a language of possibility - Fiona Harris

This hands-on workshop invites participants to step into the creative flow and rediscover the power of visual arts.

Workshop 5 - Music in Action - Nick Summerfield

An interactive session with creative, practical ideas to refresh and inspire you to make music a vital and accessible part of your early learning program.

Workshop 6 - Risk, Resilience and Loose Parts Play - Robin Christie

Unpack the science behind risk-taking in play, its long-term benefits for physical, emotional, social and cognitive development, and strategies for fostering environments that encourage confidence, creativity and the ability to bounce back from challenges.