This highly anticipated educational event attracted over 300 educators from around the globe and China, as well as the attendance of distinguished officials from Beijing, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang and others. Everyone gathered together to share their professional knowledge, and to jointly promote the exchange of the early childhood education industry in Asia and around the world.

"Joyful Delight" performance by students from 

Harbin Preschool Teachers College

At the beginning of the conference, students from Harbin Preschool Teachers College presented a wonderful dance performance titled "Joyful Delight" full of characteristics of the Northeast region for the attendees who came from afar, adding an atmosphere of joy and harmony to the conference.

Ms. Bipasha Minocha, the Chief Executive Officer of REACH

After the performance, Ms. Bipasha Minocha, the Chief Executive Officer of REACH (Reggio Emilia  in Asia for Children), took to the stage to deliver a speech, warmly welcoming educators from across the nation and around the world to the conference.

Opening Ceremony of 2025 Reggio Emilia Conference

and Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material Exhibition-Atelier

The 2025 Reggio Emilia Conference not only brought the latest practices and dynamics of the Reggio Emilia Approach to the attendees, but also marked the first stop in China for the "Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material" Exhibition-Atelier. We invited government leaders and speakers from China, Singapore and Italy to take the stage and place their hands on the large screen, jointly illuminating the opening page of the Conference and the "Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material" Exhibition-Atelier. This moment, not only marked the beginning of the event, but also symbolized the convergence and collaborative efforts of all parties involved.

Mr. Liu Limin, President of the China Education Association for International Exchange, Former Vice Minister of Education of China

Ms. Shen Jianping, Chairperson of the Heilongjiang Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese

The conference was also honored to invite Mr. Liu Limin, President of the China Education Association for International Exchange, Former Vice Minister of Education of China and Ms. Shen Jianping, Chairperson of the Heilongjiang Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese to deliver the opening remarks. Subsequently, Professor Dou Lan, Director of Academic Leader and Master Supervisor of the Department of Preschool Education at the School of Education Science, Harbin Normal University shared her speeches as special guest, offering unique insights on educational development and the Reggio Emilia Approach with the distinguished audience.

Professor Dou Lan, Director of Academic Leader and Master Supervisor of the Department of Preschool Education at the School of Education Science, Harbin Normal University

Dr. Ren Lixin, Associate Professor from Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

After the first day's conference, Dr. Ren Lixin, Associate Professor from Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, led the educators present on an in-depth journey of reflection and summary. Dr. Ren, drawing on her extensive teaching experience and profound understanding of Reggio Emilia Approach, summarized the key points of the day's conference. This session of reflection not only brought the first day's conference to a perfect close but also inspired the educators present to continue moving forward with renewed vigor.

During the conference, the "Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials" Exhibition-Atelier from Reggio Emilia, were also held at the EtonHouse Harbin Qunli Campus. The intent of this exhibition is to better understand the poetic fabric weaving together drawings and words, and convey the cognitive and expressive richness children generate.

On the morning of January 11th, Mr. Liu Limin, President of the China Education Association for International Exchange, Former Vice Minister of Education of China, visited the "Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material" Exhibition-Atelier under the guidance of Mr. Mu Liguo from the Wanhe International Education Group and accompanied by Ms. Xiao Dan, the principal of EtonHouse Harbin in Singapore, and gave it high praise.

At the same meantime, the experts from Reggio Children also came to the Exhibition-Atelier for visit and guidance. Through the Exhibition-Atelier, we will have a deeper exploration of how drawings and materials are informed by words and mental imagery, and of how they are informed by the senses and perceptions (visual, tactile, sound, physical). Also to be vigilant and attentive so that in the daily life of the school, the quality of learning, the sensory perceptions and imaginaries, and manual tools offered to children and adults do not become improverished or lost.