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Posted On: 25 Nov 2025
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The Shared Island Innovators Conference is taking place on Tuesday 2 December in Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin, from 10am to 2pm.
Attendees will learn about current and upcoming funding opportunities that support shared-island collaboration.
Inspiring speakers include Celine McStravick (Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action), Suzie Cahn (Shared Island Programmes Director at The Wheel) and Aidan Campbell (Research Programme Development Manager at the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation).
There will be opportunities to connect with community and voluntary organisations, and explore how innovation can drive sustainable development across the island.
- Insights into funding programmes and how to access them
- Real-world examples of cross-border collaboration in action
- Perspectives from shared island experts, and
- A chance to connect and network with peers working toward shared goals.
The conference will feature inspiring case studies of cross-border cooperation; a “Meet the Innovators” panel spotlighting grassroots success stories; a consultation workshop on the tools and policies needed for deeper collaboration; a funder showcase highlighting key agencies and programmes supporting shared island work; and networking lunch and funder expo.
Join leaders, changemakers, and community innovators from across the island of Ireland for a special gathering exploring collaboration through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Whether you’re from a charity, community group, or social enterprise, this event offers the chance to connect, learn, and unlock new opportunities for shared impact.
The event is free to attend but places are limited. Register here.
