We are delighted to announce that CIRcUL will host a two-day, in-person conference on 4 - 5 June 2026 at the University of Limerick campus.
Titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science,” the conference will feature traditional abstracts and presentations, alongside a practical think-tank component. These interactive sessions will give participants the opportunity to explore real-world implementation challenges and develop actionable solutions.
Abstract submission is now open. Follow this link for guidelines and forms.
Preliminary Programme*
Pre-conference day, June 3rd:
| 18:00 Welcome reception and poster walk through - Live music. Food. Drinks & More. |
Conference day 1, June 4th:
| 9.30 Registration and coffee |
| 10.00 Welcome addresses and keynote speaker |
| 11.00 Parallel sessions |
| 13.00 Lunch and poster walk through |
| 14:00 Parallel conference presentations |
| 15:20 Comfort break |
| 15:30 Parallel sessions |
| 17:00 End of day 1 |
| 19:00 Conference dinner |
Conference day 2, June 5th:
| 9:30 Keynote |
| 10:30 Coffee break |
| 11:00 Parallel sessions |
| 12.30 Lunch and poster walk through |
| 13:30 Parallel Sessions |
| 14:30 Alice Coffey Student Implementation Prize** Award Ceremony - Closing |
* Subject to change.
** Applications are open for the Student Prize. Apply here.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission is now open. Follow this link for guidelines and forms.
Deadline to apply: 27/02/2026 - COB
Registration Fees:
2-day ticket and pre-conference welcome reception: €160
2-day ticket and pre-conference welcome reception, student fee: €60 (must register using student email)
Registration link will open soon.
Accommodation
There are limited on-campus rooms available at our beautiful villas and stylish apartments (photos above). The price per night is €88 and includes a hot breakfast served at one of the on-campus restaurants. Accommodation is approximately a 7-minute walk from the conference spaces.
Reserve your on-campus accommodation using this link.
If you have any questions regarding on-campus accommodation, please contact our colleagues at conference@ul.ie
Off-Campus options:
Castletroy Park Hotel: reservations@castletroypark.ie |+353 61 335566 | www.castletroypark.ie
Travel Lodge: +353 61 603500 | Travelodge | Limerick Castletroy
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel: info@kilmurrylodge.com | 353 (0)61 331133 | www.kilmurrylodge.com
Venue
The conference will take place in the state-of-the-art Kemmy Business School Building (pictured left). The main lecture theatre and all workshop rooms are located on the ground floor, ensuring full accessibility for all attendees.
Details on how to get to University of Limerick here.
Scientific Committee:
Conference manager: Dénia Claudino - email to denia.claudino@ul.ie |
| The conference is co-funded by the Higher Education Authority. |
| The Health Research Institute supports the Implementation Science conference, an underpinning area of excellence of the Institute. |
