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INSPIRE
Begin the day with a keynote that strengthens professional identity, reaffirms ethical practice and inspires excellence.
- Keynote address
- Professional ethics
- Educator professionalism
Busy Bees Malaysia
Teachers
Symposium
2026
Inspiring Excellence Through Professional Learning and Innovation
Inspiring Educators. Igniting Innovation. Impacting Every Child.
- Sat, 19 Sept 2026
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Cititel Mid Valley
Secure your place at Teachers Symposium 2026
Registration closes in
Registration closes 12 September 2026, 11:59pm (MYT).
245 of 400 places remaining
155 registered · 245 remaining
About
A professional learning platform
Continuous Professional Development plays a vital role in ensuring educators remain current with best practices, strengthen their professional competencies, and continuously enhance the quality of teaching and learning experiences for children.
The Teachers Symposium brings together educators from across all Busy Bees Malaysia centres to learn, connect and be inspired — through an inspiring keynote address, practical hands-on learning studios, and an Innovation Showcase highlighting exemplary practices from selected centres.
Date
Sat, 19 September 2026
10:00am – 5:00pm
Venue
Cititel Mid Valley
View map · [parking TBC]Who it's for
BBM Malaysia teachers & educators
~400 places
Fee
Complimentary
Lunch included
Map and parking details will be confirmed closer to the event.
The day
Your learning journey
The symposium is built around four connected learning experiences.
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EXPLORE
Discover innovative classroom practices through an interactive Innovation Showcase featuring selected centres.
- Innovation showcase
- Teaching and learning displays
- Resource exhibition
- Professional networking
03
LEARN
Personalise your learning journey across three hands-on tracks focused on practical classroom strategies.
- Hands-on workshops
- Practical demonstrations
- Collaborative learning
- Reflection and discussion
04
GROW
Conclude with renewed knowledge and fresh ideas you can implement in your own classroom.
- Stronger professional confidence
- Enhanced teaching practices
- Innovative classroom implementation
- Ongoing professional growth
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Programme
The full day
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration & Innovation Showcase Viewing
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Welcome Speech & Symposium Briefing
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Keynote Speaker Session
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch Break & Innovation Showcase Viewing
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Professional Learning Track — Session 1
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm
Transition Break
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
Professional Learning Track — Session 2
3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Transition Break
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Professional Learning Track — Session 3
4:20 pm – 4:30 pm
Return to Main Hall
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing Address
Inspire
Keynote address
Speaker to be confirmed
“Beyond Teaching: Upholding Ethical Excellence in Early Childhood Education”
Proposed speaker Professor Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng or Ms. Carolyn Choo
ECCE Council · 45 minutes · 11:15am
The keynote highlights professional ethics as the foundation of quality early childhood education — professional identity, ethical responsibilities, decision-making in daily practice, and building trust with children, families and colleagues.
Explore
Innovation Showcase
Five centres nominated for the Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices Award will share their work through exhibition booths — teaching approaches, learning resources, classroom documentation and evidence of impact.
Nominated centre 01
[Nominated Centre 1]
[Practice title — TBC]
Teaching approaches, learning resources and evidence of impact — TBC.
Nominated centre 02
[Nominated Centre 2]
[Practice title — TBC]
Teaching approaches, learning resources and evidence of impact — TBC.
Nominated centre 03
[Nominated Centre 3]
[Practice title — TBC]
Teaching approaches, learning resources and evidence of impact — TBC.
Nominated centre 04
[Nominated Centre 4]
[Practice title — TBC]
Teaching approaches, learning resources and evidence of impact — TBC.
Nominated centre 05
[Nominated Centre 5]
[Practice title — TBC]
Teaching approaches, learning resources and evidence of impact — TBC.
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Resource booths
- Story Mania
- 小小故事迷
- Busy Bees Mandarin for 4–6
- HanYuPinYin for 6-year-olds
Your vote counts — 30% of the award
Scan the QR code at each booth to vote for your preferred practice. Voting is open during registration (10:00–11:00am) and lunch (12:00–1:30pm) only. Winners are announced at Starlight Honours.
Programme and Quality Team 70% · Voting 10:00–11:00am and 12:00–1:30pm
Learn
Professional Learning Tracks
Seven tracks, each running three times. Choose three different tracks — one for each session. Read them here, then make your selections in the form below.
T1
Move, Groove & Grow
Bringing Music and Movement into Early Childhood Learning
Bintang Hall (Left)
- Use music and movement to support children's development
- Create engaging movement experiences
- Build confidence, coordination and expression
50 of 80 places left
T2
Beyond the Artwork
Nurturing Creativity Through Art Experiences
Bintang Hall (Right)
- Process-based art experiences
- Encouraging creativity and self-expression
- Designing meaningful art invitations
33 of 80 places left
T3
Understanding Behaviour
From Challenges to Connection
Matahari 1
- Understanding children's behaviour
- Positive guidance approaches
- Building respectful relationships
38 of 60 places left
T4
Think Deeper
Empowering Young Minds through STEAM Questioning
Matahari 3
- Purposeful questioning techniques
- Supporting inquiry and problem-solving
- Developing children's thinking skills
50 of 60 places left
T5
Creating Calm Classroom
Building Routines, Relationships and Independence
Matahari 2
- Establishing effective classroom routines
- Supporting independence
- Creating positive learning environments
15 of 30 places left
T6
Every Child Matters
Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences
Matahari 4
- Understanding diverse learning needs
- Differentiated teaching strategies
- Creating an inclusive classroom
16 of 30 places left
T7
Stories That Spark Imagination
Bringing Storytelling to Life
Foyer
- Engaging storytelling techniques
- Voice, expression and interaction
- Supporting children's language development
43 of 60 places left
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Register
Secure your place
Registration closes 12 September 2026 · 245 places remaining
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The symposium is complimentary for all Busy Bees Malaysia teachers and educators, and lunch is included.
No. Each participant may register only once.
Yes. The programme includes three Learning Workshops, and every participant will attend one workshop during each session.
No. Each workshop is repeated three times to allow participants to attend three different workshops. Once you have selected a workshop for one session, the same workshop cannot be selected again in another session.
Workshop selection is based on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
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