Day 1. Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Aula Magna, University Politehnica of Bucharest
8:30 – 9:40
Welcome & Coffee
9:40 – 9:50
Welcome speech
9:50 – 11:10
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Raising Digital Citizens: Raising Humans in the Age of AI
11:10 – 11:40
Coffee break
11:40– 11:50
Raiffeisen Bank
Sponsor momentFinancial education – Laura Mihaila
11:50 – 13:10
Erica Komisar
The Science of the Early Years — and What Happens When Families Break Down
13:10 – 14:20
Lunch Break & Author Signing Session
14:20 – 14:30
Founder’s Announcement
14:30 – 15:50
Alfie Kohn
The Schools Our Children Deserve: Rethinking the Conventional Wisdom About Education
15:50 – 16:20
Coffee Break
16:20 – 16:30
Kids Hero
Sponsor moment
Empathy isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we cultivate – Diana Balan
16:30 – 17:50
Isabelle Filliozat
What If It Isn’t Your Fault? Understanding Today’s Children and adolescents Through a New Lens
17:50 – 18:00
Closing Speech
Day 2. Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
Aula Magna, University Politehnica of Bucharest
9:00 – 9:50
Welcome & Coffee
9:50 – 10:00
Welcome Speech
10:10 – 11:30
Tina Payne Bryson
The Power of Showing Up: Staying Connected Through Every Age and Stage
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 – 12:10
Lidl Romania
Sponsor moment
Celebrating 15 years in Romania by giving more newborns a better start in life – Diana Balan
12:10 – 13:30
Dr. Daniel Siegel
Growing Whole: Helping Children Build Resilience, Connection, and Well-Being
13:30 – 13:40
Sanador
Sponsor Moment
Expert care for women. A healthier future for families – Dr. Emel Nuraltay
13:40 – 14:50
Caroline Welch
Fortifying the Parents: Presence and Purpose in the Parenting Years
14:50 – 15:00
Closing speech and perspectives
15:00 – 15:30
Author Signing Session
As things can sometimes change along the way, we will update the program and let you know if any changes occur.