The 8th International Conference on Early Childhood Education (ICECE 2026) is an international forum organized by the Early Childhood Education Program, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The conference aims to bring together researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students from around the world to exchange knowledge, research findings, and innovative practices in early childhood education. The theme of ICECE 2026 is “Bridging Early Childhood Education for Deep, Joyful, and Future-Ready Learners.” The conference explores contemporary issues and emerging trends in early childhood education, including school readiness, ECCE-primary transition, parental engagement, project-based learning, digital technology integration, inclusive education, nature-based learning, curriculum continuity, social-emotional learning, and educational policy. ICECE 2026 will be held on October 2, 2026, at Voco Hotel Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, in a hybrid format. The conference provides opportunities for networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly discussion among participants from various countries and professional backgrounds. Selected papers will be considered for publication in conference proceedings and partner journals, subject to the publisher's review process and publication requirements. More information is available at https://icece.upi.edu/.