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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
Registration will first open for U.S. delegates from Region VIII booking the International Experience, which includes conference registration and lodging. If spaces remain, registration for the International Experience will open to all U.S. delegates on August 17 and all international delegates on September 18.
Conference-only registration will open later this summer.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship to help fund your attendance, please fill out the 2026 Region VIII Scholarship Application form. Applications close on September 8.
International Experience*
- Single Occupancy – $1,750
- Double Occupancy – $1,650
- Retiree – $1,500
*Includes international experience, conference registration, and lodging
Conference-Only Registration
- Professional Member – $325
- Professional Nonmember – $425
- Student Member – $210
- Student Nonmember – $310
- Retiree – $200
- One-Day – $225
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.
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.