Forum Programme
16–18 September 2026 • Mombasa, Kenya
Programme Overview
The Africa Childcare Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, investors, philanthropic organizations, and community leaders to advance childcare systems, Early Childhood Development (ECD), women’s economic empowerment, and the care economy across Africa.
The Forum provides a platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership building to strengthen childcare services and support working families across the continent.
Note: The programme outlined below provides an overview of the Forum structure and may be refined as speakers and partners are confirmed.
Programme at a Glance
Day 1 – Policy Leadership and Systems Transformation
16 September 2026
- •Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
- •High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Childcare Systems in Africa
- •Plenary Discussion: The Care Economy and Women’s Economic Empowerment
- •Policy Roundtables on Childcare Financing and Governance
- •Innovation Showcase featuring emerging childcare solutions
- •Networking Reception
Day 2 – Solutions, Partnerships, and Innovation
17 September 2026
- •Partner-Led Sessions and Technical Workshops
- •Research and Evidence Presentations
- •Private Sector Engagement in Childcare
- •Childcare Workforce Development and Professionalization
- •Community-Led Childcare Innovations
- •Financing Sustainable Childcare Systems
- •Exhibition and Innovation Showcase
Day 3 – Field Visits and Learning in Practice
18 September 2026
- •Community-Based Childcare Programme Visits
- •Early Childhood Development Initiative Tours
- •Learning from Local Childcare Providers
- •Guided Cultural Tour of Mombasa
What to Expect
High-Level Policy Dialogues
Engage with senior policymakers, global experts, and sector leaders on strategies to strengthen childcare systems and Early Childhood Development services across Africa.
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on sessions sharing practical tools, innovative approaches, and lessons learned in improving childcare services and workforce development.
Partner-Led Sessions
Organizations working in childcare, gender equality, and social development will host sessions highlighting research, policy solutions, and investments.
Innovation Showcase
Discover African-led innovations transforming childcare services, early learning environments, and caregiver support systems.
Field Visits
Visit childcare and Early Childhood Development initiatives in and around Mombasa to learn from community-driven models.