# ECC Conference

- Dates: 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026
- Location: Tākina Convention Centre Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
- Organiser: Early Childhood Council
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Early Childhood Council Conference 2026 is a two-day event in Wellington for early childhood education professionals including centre owners, managers, and teachers. It features keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on navigating challenges and making intentional choices for growth in the ECE sector.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ecc.org.nz/conference-2026/)
- [Registration](https://eccnz.eventsair.com/ecc-conference-2026/conference-registration/Site/Register)
- [Agenda](https://www.ecc.org.nz/conference-2026-programme)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Jehan Casinader
- Abbas Nazari, Keynote Speaker
- Himal Randeniya, Keynote Speaker
- Sharon Zollner, Keynote Speaker
- Bev Trim, Workshop Presenter
- Bridget Gifford, Workshop Presenter
- Del Costello, Workshop Presenter
- Elise Walton, Workshop Presenters
- Erin Rush, Workshop Presenters
- Grant Johnson, Workshop Presenter
- Herman Visagie, Workshop Presenter
- Krystal Taiapa, Workshop Presenter
- Laurayne Tafa, Workshop Presenter
- Mark Salmon, Workshop Presenter
- Max Christie, Workshop Presenters
- Poppy Savage, Workshop Presenters
- Mita Bedi, Workshop Presenter
- Nikki Joyce, Workshop Presenter
- Preety Sehgal, Workshop Presenter

## Sponsors and partners

- Infocare Solutions

## Ticket pricing

NZD 719 to 1219

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 90 m from the venue
- **Quest Wellington**: 130 m from the venue, 33 Hunter Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.questapartments.co.nz/properties/north-island/wellington/quest-wellington)
  - Phone: +64 4 916 0700
- **Gilmer Apartment Hotel**: 140 m from the venue, 10 Gilmer Terrace
- **City Life Hotel**: 210 m from the venue
- **Terrace Villas**: 230 m from the venue, 202 The Terrace, 6011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.terracevillas.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 920 2020
- **James Cook Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/james-cook-hotel-grand-chancellor)
  - Phone: +64 4 499 9500
- **Quest Atrium**: 260 m from the venue, 154 The Terrace
- **Intercontinental**: 260 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ecc-conference-wellington/