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2026 Regional Conference | University of Limerick
International Experience (November 17–19) & Conference (November 20–21)
The conference is our chance to come together and share knowledge and insight about the amazing work and thinking happening in our region. This year’s theme, Fáilte (‘Welcome’ in Irish) will guide our experience and learning, encouraging us to welcome new delegates, viewpoints and experiences from across the region, as well as embrace our new location.
The international experience will take place from November 17–19, and covers multiple higher education providers (and other points of interest, e.g. Galway, Cliffs of Moher) across Ireland. The Region VIII Conference will follow on November 20–21 at the University of Limerick, Ireland. We are looking forward to welcoming delegates from the region to this first-ever Region VIII Conference hosted outside of North America.
Registration
Region VIII Conference & International Experience
The International Experience also includes conference registration and lodging. This is currently only available to U.S. members through September 18, when it will be open to international members as well (if space available).
- Single Occupancy – $1,750
- Double Occupancy – $1,650
- Retiree – $1,500
Region VIII Conference Only
This registration is for full conference registration for November 20–21 and does not include the preconference International Experience or lodging.
- Professional Member – €310
- Professional Nonmember – €395
- Student Member – €220
- Student Nonmember – €305
- Retiree – €175
Educational Sessions
If you would like to submit an educational session for the conference, please use the 2026 Region VIII Conference Session Proposal form This could be an activity, a roundtable discussion, panel, or a presentation. Please submit your proposal by September 18.
Schedule
International Experience
The experience will kickoff on November 17 with a Meet & Greet Breakfast at Dublin City University. Attendees will then spend time visiting Maynooth, University College Cork, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, University of Galeway, and Mary Immaculate College before heading to the University of Limerick for the Regional Conference, starting November 20.
Travel
Hotel
Castletroy Park Hotel
Bookings for the hotel can be made by contacting the hotel on reservations@castletroypark.ie using reference ACUI Region VIII Conference. Alternatively, call +353 61 335 566.
Conference Planning Team
Co-Chairs
Úna Redmond, Dublin City University
Dee Kennelly, Mary Immaculate College
Education Team
Podge Sheehan, Dublin City University, Lead
Rocio Hernandez Chavez, Bentley University
Dana Umble, University of Vermont
International Team
Dave Cuddihy, Mary Immaculate College, Lead
Cheyenne Alexander, UMass–Lowell
Operational Team
Madeleine Aborn, University of Vermont, Lead
Chloe Wilkinson-Silk, University of Arts London
Iina Gronlund, University of Westminster
Kim Pho, ACUI Central Office
2027 Conference Chair
Joe Castelot, Dartmouth
Request approval to attend the ACUI Region VIII Conference with this justification letter template. It highlights the benefits of attendance, from professional growth to institutional impact, empowering you to build a strong case for your request.