National Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2026
About this Event
Inclusive culture is no longer a “nice to have” it’s critical to leadership, teamwork and performance.
As Ireland’s workforce continues to evolve, organisations across every sector are navigating how to build cultures where people work well together, communicate effectively and deliver strong outcomes in increasingly complex environments.
Join leaders and practitioners from across healthcare, construction, public service and industry for a half-day conference focused on what inclusion looks like in practice not theory.
What to Expect
• Honest conversations
• Practical insights
• Real-world experiences
• Ideas you can apply within your organisation
Whether your focus is leadership, culture, employee experience or service delivery, this event will explore how inclusive cultures strengthen organisations from the inside out.
Keynote Speakers:
Cllr. Yemi Adenduga, Global leader, breaking barriers and making communities
Rachel Haynes, Global DEI Manager, Nestlé UK
Panel Discussions
Aideen Murphy, NTMA
Andrew Brownlee, CIF
Edima Inyang, APNI
Danny-Pio Murphy, DBFL Consulting Engineers
Jan Glynn, PJ Hegarty & Sons
Jeanne McDonagh, Open Doors Initiative
John Keane, St. Vincent's University Hospital
Kerrie Leonard, Irish Paralympian
Michael Reilly, Longford County Council
Madeleina Loughrey-Grant, Cairn Homes
Sharon Doyle, BnM
Siobhán McKenna, Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitilisation
Contact your Irish Centre for Diversity account manager for an exclusive partner discount, or email [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 184.50











