National Adolescent & Beyond Conference 2026

Join us for The National Adolessence & Beyond, a one-day conference designed for professionals, parents and caregivers who want to better understand and support the mental health, emotional wellbeing and development of adolescents and families.

Taking place at the ILAS Centre in University of Galway, this engaging and practical event brings together leading clinicians, educators and mental health specialists to share real-world knowledge, evidence-based approaches and compassionate insights you can apply immediately at home, in schools or in professional settings.

Whether you are a therapist, teacher, healthcare professional, youth worker or parent, this conference offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect and connect with others who share a commitment to helping young people flourish.

• Expert-led talks grounded in clinical practice and current research
• Practical strategies and tools you can use in everyday settings
• 6.5 CPD points for professionals
• Opportunities to network and connect with like-minded parents and practitioners
• Lunch included

We are also pleased to feature the Empathy Studio, an innovative, human-centred design space that explores empathy, lived experience and behavioural insight to shape more responsive and compassionate systems of care. This unique addition brings an interactive and reflective element to the day, highlighting the importance of truly understanding young people’s experiences.

We are delighted to welcome an outstanding panel of speakers:
Bronagh Starrs
Dr. Aoife Durcan
Lorraine Madden
Padraig Danaher

Each speaker brings extensive experience across clinical, educational and family contexts, offering thoughtful, practical and inspiring perspectives on supporting young people today.

Date: 19th May 2026
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Venue: ILAS Centre, University of Galway

Early Bird: €99 + booking fee (until 31st March 2026)
Standard: €120 + booking fee
Price includes lunch

Group bookings and exhibition/stand opportunities are available.
For enquiries: [email protected]

Come along for a day of learning, connection and shared purpose, and leave feeling informed, supported and inspired.

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