Montessori Congress 2026

Program

The International Montessori Congress 2026 will take place at the modern Yucatan´s International Congress Center in Mérida. This venue will host the main components of the Congress program, including keynote sessions, breakout presentations, and community spaces. Designed to offer a seamless and enriching experience, it will provide simultaneous interpretation, excellent facilities, and a wide range of accommodations within walking distance.

In this section, you will find all the details about the program: from plenary sessions and breakout formats to cultural activities, evening events, and special gatherings that celebrate the richness of the Montessori community and the vibrant spirit of Yucatán.

May 1st

Hour
10:00 - 16:00
Event
Registration
Speaker
10:30 - 11:30
Event
Open Breakouts 1
Speaker
11:00 - 14:30
Event
Mercadito and cultural workshops
Speaker
11:30 - 12:30
Event
Open Breakouts 2
Speaker
15:00 - 15:45
Event
Opening Ceremony
Speaker
15:45 - 16:00
Event
Plenary- Joyful Journey
Speaker
16:00 - 16:30
Event
Adolescents
Speaker
16:30 - 17:30
Event
Coffee Break
Speaker
17:30 - 18:45
Event
Opening Keynote
Speaker
Gabor Maté
18:45 - 19:00
Event
Closing remarks
Speaker
19:00 - 22:30
Event
Opening Cocktail (Meet and Greet)
Speaker

May 2nd

Hour
08:00 - 10:30
Event
Registration
Speaker
08:45 - 09:00
Event
Welcome
Speaker
09:00 - 10:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Angeline Stoll Lillard
10:00 - 11:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Judi Orion
11:00 - 12:00
Event
Coffee Break
Speaker
12:00 - 13:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Julia Ballesteros
13:00 - 15:00
Event
Lunch
Speaker
15:00 - 15:30
Event
Plenary Activity
Speaker
15:30 - 18:00
Event
Workshop
Speaker
Gabor Maté
18:00 - 18:15
Event
Closing remarks
Speaker

May 3rd

Hour
08:45 - 09:00
Event
Welcome
Speaker
09:00 - 10:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Molly O’Shaughnessy
10:00 - 11:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Adele Diamond
11:00 - 12:00
Event
Coffee Break
Speaker
12:00 - 13:00
Event
Breakout Rooms
Speaker
13:00 - 15:00
Event
Lunch
Speaker
15:00 - 16:30
Event
Breakout Rooms
Speaker
16:30 - 20:00
Event
Free Time
Speaker
20:00 - 01:00
Event
Community Dinner (Special Dinner)
Speaker

May 4th

Hour
08:45 - 09:00
Event
Welcome
Speaker
09:00 - 10:00
Event
Plenary
Speaker
Bo Mynett
10:00 - 10:45
Event
Panel
Speaker
Julia Ballesteros Alain Tschudin
10:45 - 11:45
Event
Coffee Break
Speaker
11:45 - 12:30
Event
Plenary
Speaker
12:30 - 13:15
Event
Closing Ceremony
Speaker

*Program subject to change