Flourishing Through Play
Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Registration will open soon
Overview
The HKIS Early Childhood Conference, Flourishing Through Play, brings together early childhood educators and thought leaders to consider how play builds meaning, agency, and human capability in a complex world, enabling them to live meaningful, fulfilling lives and contribute to a flourishing society and planet.
Through thought-provoking research, hands-on workshops, and immersive classroom experiences, participants will explore how play sparks wellbeing, nurtures belonging, strengthens agency, and deepens learning. Set within our unique Hong Kong context, the conference invites educators to design meaningful environments that reconnect children to the natural world—and to what matters most.
Conference Design
Friday, October 30 | Pre-Conference: Choice Pathways
- Engage in focused learning tracks tailored to areas of interest
- Experience lab-sites that showcase authentic early childhood classrooms in action
- Participate in interactive breakout sessions designed for deep exploration and dialogue
- Build connections with facilitators and peers while examining practice in context
Saturday, October 31 | Main Conference Day: Play in Action
- Experience play-based learning through immersive excursions on campus and throughout Hong Kong
- Engage with thought-provoking provocations that spark inquiry and reflection
- Join breakout sessions that extend and deepen key ideas from the day
- Learn alongside HKIS teachers who will facilitate excursions, offering a powerful blend of research and authentic classroom practice
Sunday, November 1 | Closing Half-Day: Reflection & Synthesis
- Participate in closing breakout sessions that help consolidate learning
- Engage in final provocations that challenge thinking and inspire next steps
- Leave with clarity, inspiration, and actionable ideas to bring back to your own context
Attendees
Targeted to educators and administrators of 3-9-year-olds and anyone interested in human flourishing and play!
Location
HKIS Repulse Bay Campus: 23 South Bay Close, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Cost
- Pre-conference (Fri): $2000 HKD
- Main Conference (Sat– Sun): $3,500 HKD
The registration fee includes:
- Bus transportation between designated Hong Kong Island locations on Saturday and Sunday
- Workshop materials
- Mid-morning snacks, lunch, and refreshments
- RSVP for Cocktail Hour
Registration will open soon
