Global Forum on Investing in Early Childhood

The Center for Business Champions (CBC) at Childhood Education International invites you to the Global Forum on Investing in Early Childhood: Business Support for a Thriving Economy & Social Wellbeing. This dynamic virtual event will convene global leaders, business innovators, policymakers, funders, and early childhood development (ECD) advocates to explore the economic and social benefits of investing in young children—and the powerful role businesses can play in shaping a thriving future for all. 

The daylong online forum will spotlight groundbreaking research on ECD’s impact on workforce readiness, economic growth, and societal wellbeing, while also showcasing practical models of business-ECD collaboration that deliver tangible, lasting change. Participants will hear from distinguished speakers across sectors, including business executives, development organizations, and grassroots leaders who have successfully built partnerships that benefit children, families, and communities.

Why Attend?

This forum will provide high-level insights and practical strategies for action: 

• Discover the Evidence – Learn from leading experts about the economic and social benefits of investing in early childhood. 

• Explore Proven Models – Hear from businesses and ECD leaders who have successfully partnered to drive meaningful impact. 

• Build Your Network – Connect with a global community of business leaders, childhood development experts, policymakers, and funders. 

• Take Action – Gain practical guidance on how businesses and ECD leaders can work together to build a stronger, more sustainable future. 

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed for leaders and changemakers across sectors, including: 

• Business leaders and CSR/ESG professionals 

• Early childhood and education advocates, practitioners, and policymakers 

• Government representatives and public sector officials 

• Global organizations and development institutions  

• Parents, community leaders, and grassroots organizers 

• Potential funders, impact investors, and philanthropic organizations 

By joining this forum, you will contribute to a growing global movement that positions early childhood development as a cornerstone of economic strength and social wellbeing. Join us as we reimagine business engagement in early childhood and build a future where investing in young children means investing in a thriving world. 

Key Themes & Objectives

Highlighting the Economic and Social Case for ECD Investments – Underscoring how early childhood investments fuel workforce productivity, economic resilience, and social wellbeing.

Building Effective Business-ECD Partnerships – Showcasing how businesses can engage in ECD through CSR, ESG strategies, advocacy, funding, and innovative workplace policies. 

Practical Strategies for Collaboration – Providing actionable guidance on how to initiate and sustain partnerships between the private sector and ECD stakeholders. 

Amplifying Success Stories – Featuring real-world case studies of business-ECD partnerships driving measurable impact. 

Fostering a Global Movement – Strengthening a network of ECD advocates, businesses, policymakers, and funders dedicated to transformative change.