Stronger Together

Fostering Resilience and Diversity
in Children’s Palliative Care

23 & 24 April 2026
Limerick Strand Hotel, Ireland

#cpcc2026

Welcome

We are delighted to welcome you to the 7th All-Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference, taking place at the Limerick Strand Hotel, April 24th and 25th 2026.

Guided by this year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Fostering Resilience and Diversity in Children’s Palliative Care,” the conference brings together professionals, families, researchers, and advocates from across the island of Ireland to share learning, strengthen connections, and celebrate the diversity of our community.

We look forward to welcoming you to Limerick for an inspiring and collaborative event focused on improving care and support for children with life limiting conditions and their families.

Dr Stacey Power Walsh and Dr John Allen
Conference Co-Chairs

Conference Workshops 

Friday, April 24th | 08:00 – 09:00 

Begin your conference experience with one of two optional hands-on workshops. These workshops aim to support and inspire professionals in children’s palliative care. 

Register Here

Workshop 1 – Building a Resilience Toolkit 

Facilitator: Prof. Abbey Rosenberg, Chief of Paediatric Palliative Care at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Professor of Paediatrics at Harvard Medical School. 

Workshop 2 – Bridging Worlds: Culture, Compassion and the End of Life 

Facilitators: Tara Kerr Elliott, Director of Care at Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice and Rev. Daniel Caldwell, Lead Chaplain at the Atlantic Technological University and Programme Chair for Postgraduate Palliative and End of Life Care. 

The one-hour small group workshops will offer participants working in children’s palliative care the opportunity to engage deeply in an interactive and collaborative environment. It will facilitate active participation, discussion, peer learning and practical application of ideas and techniques. It will provide an opportunity for direct engagement with expert facilitators, making it ideal for exploring new tools, practices and problem-solving approaches in a supportive setting. 

Workshops must be booked when registering for the conference. Each session is limited in capacity, so early booking is recommended. The additional cost for attending a workshop is €10

Conference Dinner 

Join us for an informal conference dinner on Thursday, April 23rd, in the beautiful Cityview Suite on the 6th floor of The Limerick Strand Hotel. 

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and a delicious four-course meal in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This new addition to the conference programme offers a lovely opportunity to meet the speakers, connect with colleagues, and share experiences outside the formal sessions. 

Spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged. 

conference Dinner Tickets

Important Dates

Abstract submission open
Monday 22 September, 2025

Abstract submission deadline is extended to
Monday 17 November, 2025

Early bird registration open
Wednesday 12 November, 2025

Decision emailed to author
Monday 9 February 2026

Early bird registration ends
Friday 13th February 2026

Conference
Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2026

A Multidisciplinary Conference funded by