
The 1st International Conference on ECEC and use of technologies
The 1st International Conference organized within the EUTEKNÈ project
will take place in Valencia, Spain
13 November, 2026
Facultad de Formaciòn del Profesorado Avda. Tarongers, 4. 46022, Valencia
A conference on Early Childhood Education and the use of technologies that aims to explore innovative, inclusive and sustainable learning pathways in contemporary educational contexts.
The event brings together researchers, educators, practitioners and stakeholders interested in understanding how digital tools can enrich teaching and learning experiences from the earliest years of age. Its goal is to promote high-quality education by integrating technology in ways that support children’s cognitive, social and emotional development.
The conference will offer a space for dialogue and exchange on the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in education. Particular attention will be given to inclusive practices, diversity, and the creation of meaningful learning environments for all children.
The programme will include discussions on innovative tools, emerging technologies and their application in educational settings. It will also encourage reflection on the relationship between technology, wellbeing and sustainable development.
The conference aims to foster collaboration across disciplines and countries, creating a dynamic community of practice. Overall, it invites all those interested in education and innovation to contribute to shaping the future of learning in a responsible and engaging way.
Everyone is invited to participate
The participation is free of charge
You can attend both in presence and online, and you can submit an abstract for poster presentation
IMPORTANT DATES:
REGISTRATION
Open: 29th April 2026
Deadline: 30th September 2026
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Open: 29th April 2026Deadline: 21st June 2026
New Deadline: 6th July 2026
Congress Programme – English version
08:30 – 09:00
Registration and Accreditation of participants
09:00 – 09:30
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
Opening session, with the participation of the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Education at the University of Valencia
09:30 – 10:30
Keynote Lecture by Amelia Granda
Beyond Screens: Technological Innovation in the Service of Early Childhood
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break and Poster Session
11:00 – 12:00
Keynote Lecture by Rosa Garcia and Francisco Amorós
Innovative Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education: The Aulas Transformadoras Model for the Pedagogical Integration of Technology
12:00 – 12:45
Keynote Lecture by Prof. Miklós Lehmann, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education, ELTE University, Budapest, Hungary
Technological Challenges in the Transformation of Early Childhood Education
12:45 – 13:30
Presentation of Preliminary Results of the EUTEKNÈ PROJECT
Focus Groups conducted in Spain, Italy, Norway, and Bulgaria
13:30 – 15:00
Lunch Break
15:00 – 15:30
Poster Session
15:30 – 17:00
Round table discussion
17:00 – 17:15
Closing session and official conclusion of the Congress
Programa del Congreso – Versión en Español
08:30 – 09:00
Registro y acreditación de los participantes
09:00 – 09:30
Sesión de apertura
Con la participación del Vicedecano de la Facultad de Magisterio de la Universitat de València
09:30 – 10:30
Conferencia plenaria a cargo de Amelia Granda
Más allá de las pantallas: innovación tecnológica al servicio de la primera infancia
10:30 – 11:00
Pausa para café y sesión de pósteres
11:00 – 12:00
Conferencia plenaria a cargo de Rosa García y Francisco Amorós
Entornos innovadores de aprendizaje en Educación Infantil: el modelo de Aulas Transformadoras para la integración pedagógica de la tecnología
12:00 – 12:45
Conferencia plenaria cargo de Prof. Miklós Lehmann, Vicedecano de la Facultad de Educación Primaria y Preescolar, Universidad ELTE, Budapest, Hungría
Desafíos tecnológicos en la transformación de la educación infantil
12:45 – 13:30
Presentación de resultados preliminare EUTEKNÈ PROJECT
Focus Groups Conducted in Spain, Italy, Norway, and Bulgaria
13:30 – 15:00
Pausa para el almuerzo
15:00 – 15:30
Sesión de pósteres
15:30 – 17:00
Mesas redondas
17:00 – 17:15
Sesión de clausura y cierre oficial del Congreso
SCIENTIFIC COMMETTEE
Carmen Berenguer Forner
Simona De Stasio
Benedetta Ragni
Daniela Paoletti
Giulia Fiorentini
Maria Dardanou
Nils Christian Tveiterås
Torstein Unstad Heimdal
Raffaele Di Fuccio
Franco Rubinacci
Tibor Dőri
Katalin Kulman
Piergiorgio Guarini
Francesca Pietrangeli
Arianna Ugolini
Agata Rodolico
Pilar Sanz Cervera
Gemma Pastor
Maite Montagut
Irene Lacruz
Amparo Tijeras
Raul Tarraga
Angela Segura
Associate Professor, University of Valencia
Full Professor, LUMSA University
PhD, Researcher, LUMSA University
PhD, LUMSA University
PhD candidate, LUMSA University
Full Professor, UiT University
Assistant Professor, UiT University
Assistant Professor, UiT University
Associate Professor, SMARTED srl
CEO, Smarted
CEO, MDOE
Assistant Professor, MDOE
PhD, Project Manager, LUMSA University
Educational Coordinator, XIII Municipality of Rome
Councillor for Education, XIII Municipality of Rome
Educational and School Services Office, XIII Municipality of Rome
Associate Professor, University of Valencia
Associate Professor, University of Valencia
Assistant Professor, University of Valencia
Assistant Professor, University of Valencia
Assistant Professor, University of Valencia
Full Professor, University of Valencia
PhD Student, University of Valencia
ORGANIZING COMMETTEE
Maite Montagut
Irene Lacruz
Pilar Sanz
Gemma Pastor
Carmen Berenguer
Professor Amparo Tijeras