An annual conference is hosted by institutions or associations in different countries. The language of the conference is the language of the host country along with English. Some form of translation is provided for keynote sessions. There can be separate paper presentation or symposium sections as well as poster sessions in English and in the language of the host country.

Educating Young Children in a Knowledge-Based Economy --2008, Bangkok, Thailand

The Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association will hold its ninth annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand, July 6-9, 2008.  The theme of the conference is: Educating Young Children in a Knowledge Based Economy.  We recognize that early childhood education encompasses knowledge. Examining early childhood education in a broader and complex scope will help us further our knowledge and practice in the field, in order to meet the needs of supporting youngchildren’s development in a fast changing world.

Re-Thinking Early Childhood Education -- 2007, Hong Kong, China

The eighth conference was held in Hong Kong, China on July 4-7, 2007. The conference theme is "Re-Thinking Early Childhood Education." Reason being the world trend since this millennium as early childhood education and care and many research break-through in many areas.

Early Childhood Education for Social Competency and Global Citizenship -- 2006, Seoul, Korea

The seventh conference will be held in Seoul, Korea on July 26-29, 2006. The conference theme is "Early Childhood Education for Social Competency and Global Citizenship," which reflects the increasing needs for fostering children's relationships with others as well as a sense of global community in early childhood.

Understanding Individual and Culture Differences Among Children--2005, Taipei, Taiwan

The sixth conference was held in Taipei, Taiwan on July 15-18, 2005. The conference theme is "Understanding Individual and Culture Differences Among Children."

Innovations and Identities: Shaping Better Worlds through ECE -- 2004, Victoria, Australia

The 2004 conference was held at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in July 16-19, 2004. The conference theme is innovations and identities: shaping better worlds through early childhood education.

Fostering Peace-Loving Minds in Young Children-- 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 2003 conference was cancelled in direct response to the outbreak of the SARS epidemic.

ECE in Cultural Contexts -- 2002, Shanghai, China

The 2002 conference was held at the East China Normal University, Shanghai, China in July 23-25, 2002. The conference aims to provide a forum for exchanging the experiences and sharing understanding achieved by scholars in developing cultural sensitive early childhood education.

Growing Together -- 2001, Christchurch, New Zealand

The 2001 conference was held at the Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand in July 11-14, 2001. The conference theme will emphasize "Growing Together".

Inaugural Conference -- 2000, Kobe, Japan

Inaugural conference of the Association was held in July 25-27, 2000 in Kobe Japan. The main theme of the Inaugural Conference was the "Coming of Age" of early childhood education in the Pacific area.

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