The PECERA2024 annual conference in Tokyo, Japan hosted a strong presence from Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), with a delegation of 19 distinguished presenters, including 3 talented students. This cohort delivered a total of 9 paper presentations and 8 poster presentations, exploring a spectrum of crucial topics shaping the field of early childhood education. The topics covered ranged from infant and toddler education and care to early STEAM education, kindergarten to primary intervention strategies, early literacy initiatives, fostering quality learning environments, and the power of collaborative learning methodologies.

The theme of the PECERA conference this year was "Children's well-being founded on reciprocal relationships". Over the course of the 3-day conference from 2 to 4 August 2024, scholars from around the world came together to share their expertise and findings on children's well-being in the context of reciprocal relationships. The conference was kicked off by a keynote speech from Dr. Sue Cherrington of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of reciprocal and respectful relationships to children's well-being and how early childhood education (ECE) educators can actively support the development of these relationships.

YCCECE's participation included three undergraduate student presenters: Mr. Michael Tsz-Him Chan, Ms. Yume Ka-Man Lau, and Ms. Helen Hoi-Lun Li. These students showcased their capstone action research projects in both paper and poster sessions:

• "Promoting Problem-Solving Skills in Cooperative Play for Young Children in Hong Kong Kindergarten" by Mr. Michael Tsz-him Chan
• "The Impact of Cooking on Social Development of Children with ASD: An Action Research" by Ms. Yume Ka-Man Lau
• "The Impact of Cooking Activities on Social Development of Children with Autism in Hong Kong Local Kindergarten" by Ms. Helen Hoi-Lun Li

This not only highlighted YCCECE's commitment to nurturing budding scholars but also emphasized the importance of incorporating fresh perspectives and innovative ideas in the discourse surrounding early childhood education.

YCCECE's strong presence at PECERA2024 underscored the institution's dedication to excellence in the field and its ongoing commitment to driving positive change and innovation in early childhood education. The contributions made by YCCECE's presenters undoubtedly left a lasting impression, further solidifying the college's reputation as a hub of innovation and thought leadership in the realm of early childhood education.