NCSE Annual Research Conference 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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NCSE Annual Research Conference 2026
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Cusack Suite, Croke Park, Dublin 3, D03 P6K7
Conference theme: “Championing inclusion and sense of belonging in Ireland”
We are delighted to confirm our conference theme and speakers for the 2026 NCSE Research Conference. The morning and afternoon sessions will cover various areas of inclusion and sense of belonging in Ireland and internationally. We will hear from:
– Professor Erik Carter, Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing at Baylor University on his ten dimensions of belonging.
– Professor Elizabeth Walton, Professor of Education, University of Nottingham will share a presentation related to her recent book on an ecological approach to the knowledge of inclusive education.
– Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, Lecturer, School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork will present reflections from her recent narrative review report on supporting student wellbeing in Irish school contexts.
– Dr Mary Kelly, President of Hibernia Colleges Group and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre, Dean of Research and Academic Affairs, ICEP Europe will share their findings from the NCSE-commissioned study exploring the factors behind the growth in demand for special school and special class places in Ireland.
An agenda will be released in due course.
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Registration
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In-person registration
There are a limited number of in-person places available. Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lunch will be provided for those attending in-person. Please note any dietary or any other requirements on the booking form. Irish Sign Language interpretation and closed captions will be available.
If, after registering, you are no longer able to attend in person, please email us as soon as possible, as we will operate a waiting list for in-person attendance.
Online livestream registration
If you are unable to attend in-person, you can watch the conference online via a livestream on the NCSE website. There is no need to register to view the livestream. Please join the NCSE mailing list, and we will share the livestream details with subscribers in advance of the conference.
NCSE Annual Research Conference 2026
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Archive
View content from our previous Research Conferences
| Year | Theme of conference |
|---|---|
| Research Conference 2025 | Benefits of Practitioner-Based Research and Post-School Pathways and Transition |
| Research Conference 2024 | The Progressive Realisation of an Inclusive Education System in Ireland: The new NCSE and Vision 2026. |