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SUMMARY:Empowerment Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking the Present for the Future\nOur biennial conference brings together leading voices in disability advocacy\, travel\, technology\, sport\, and fitness to inspire progress and empower everyone living with a spinal cord injury. \nJoin us for an uplifting\, in‑person experience designed to strengthen confidence\, build community\, and spark new possibilities. \nWelcome to the Empowerment Summit 2026!\nWe’re excited to be back for another transformative year. The Empowerment Summit is a chance to: \n\nConnect with peers\nShare lived experiences\nHear from experts and innovators\nExplore tools and ideas that support independence and wellbeing\n\nEvent Schedule\nExhibition Space – 9:30am – 5:00pm\nStart your day by checking in\, grabbing a tea or coffee\, and discovering our vibrant exhibition hall. Meet service providers\, innovators\, and organisations offering resources and support.\nThe exhibition hall will remain open for one hour after the Summit\, giving you extra time to browse and connect. \nEmpowerment Summit- 10:30am – 4:00pm (including lunch break)\nMorning Session\n09.30 | Registration\, tea and coffee – Exhibition Hall & Networking\n10.30 | Opening of the Summit – MCs Jenny Needham & Ciaran Pollard with Natasha Creenan\, Coloplast\n10.45 | Pete Reed – Coloplast Keynote Speaker\n11.15 | Q&A with Pete Reed\n11.30 | Exercise break with Barry Moore (Vitality Neuro Rehabilitation)\n11.45 | Accessible Travel: Ireland\, Europe & Beyond hosted by travel journalist Eoghan Corry Panellists: Ben Kirby (CEO Enable Holidays)\, Philip Quinlan\, Jonathan Ranson\, Jack Kavanagh\, Jennifer Hester\, Eoghan Gorman\, Ciaran Pollard\n12.30 | US Challenge – Fergus Farrell\n12.45 | Lunch & Raffle – Exhibition Hall & Networking\n \nAfternoon Session\n14.00 | Intro to afternoon session MCs Jenny Needham & Ciaran Pollard\n14.15 | Jessie Owen: The Long Middle: Life unfolding without a finish line\n14.45 | ONWARD Medical Presentation on ARC-EX with Miro Caban followed by Q&A\n15.15 | Exercise break with Barry Moore (Vitality Neuro Rehabilitation)\n15.30 | OT hacks to make life easier (based on a SU survey)\n16.00 | Exhibition Hall & Networking\n17.00 | Finish \nWhat to expect on the day?\n\nCoffee and tea upon arrival\nMultiple fully wheelchair accessible bathrooms (equipped with a ceiling hoist)\nWide open spaces to explore our Exhibitor Hal\n\nRegistration\n€10 Registration Fee Includes: \n\nWheelchair accessible parking\nA complimentary lunch included with registration\nAutomatic entry into our Empowerment Summit 2026 Raffle\nAnd most importantly\, a Goodie Bag on the day!\n\nIf a carer or companion needs to attend with a service user\, they are included in the same registration fee. Please indicate this during registration so arrangements can be made. \nBuy Tickets Now\nSecure your place at the Empowerment Summit 2026 through Eventbrite: \n👉 Buy tickets on Eventbrite \nIf you need any assistance with your booking\, please email ciara@spinalinjuries.ie.
URL:https://spinalinjuries.ie/event/empowerment-summit-2026/
LOCATION:The Curragh Racecourse\, Newbridge\, Co. Kildare\, R56 RR67\, Ireland
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