Welcome to the Registration Page for the

8th International Conference on Youth Mental Health, Dublin 2026

 

The IAYMH Executive Committee, in partnership with our co-hosts Jigsaw, warmly welcome you to join us in Dublin, Ireland for the 8th International Youth Mental Health Conference from 23 – 27 November 2026.

Uncertainty, Hope, Action

Navigating uncertainty, building hope, inspiring action in Youth Mental Health.

 

 

Descriptions of the Pre-Conference Workshops are available here.

 

IAYMH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

 NAME  ROLE  COUNTRY
 Barbara Dooley  President  Ireland 
 Pat McGorry  Immediate Past President  Australia
 Srividya Iyer  Vice President  Canada 
 Naomi Williams  Vice President  United Kingdom 
 Oluwaferanmi Omitoyin  Vice President (Youth designated)  Nigeria 
 Eóin Killackey  Treasurer  Australia 
 Jenny Mercer  Secretary  Australia 
 Asante Haughton  Ordinary Member  Canada 
 Sam Irving  Ordinary Member  Australia 
 Shaun Liverpool  Ordinary Member  United Kingdom 
 Jennifer McMahon  Ordinary Member  Ireland 
 Dion Ras  Ordinary Member  Netherlands 
 Andrew Thompson  Ordinary Member  Australia 
 Stephanie Wong  Ordinary Member  Hong Kong 

 

ABOUT OUR LOCAL CO-HOSTS Jigsaw logo

Jigsaw is Ireland’s leading youth mental health charity and is committed to advancing young people’s mental health and to developing supportive communities by providing a range of early intervention primary care services and supports across the Republic of Ireland.

With the support of a range of public and private funders, Jigsaw deliver a range of free mental health services and supports for young people and adults including:

  • free, one-to-one, therapeutic sessions with young people (aged 12-25) in-person and online
  • community-based programmes aimed at better informing, supporting, educating and empowering young people and those around them, in places where they live, learn, work and play
  • pioneering research and robust evaluation leading to transformative evidence to support our advocacy efforts
  • comprehensive school programmes aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people by developing a shared responsibility for mental health across the whole school community.

For further information, please visit the Jigsaw website.

REGISTRATION FEES


Please note, IAYMH members receive preferential conference registration rates. Membership of IAYMH is free of charge. Please see www.iaymh.org/get-involved for details.

Conference catering breaks (morning tea/coffee and snack break, lunch break, afternoon tea/coffee and snack break) are included on the days permitted by your Registration Type

Please click here to calculate the fees in a currency of your choice.

Discounts are available for groups of 25 people or more who register prior to the Early Bird Deadline. Please note, Concession Registrations are not eligible for discounts. Please contact us at conference@iaymh2026.org for further information.

 

 

 REGISTRATION TYPE

EUR €

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (until 17 July, 2026)

 Early Bird - Member (No Workshop)

 €595.00

 Early Bird - Member (Workshop included)

 €695.00

 Early Bird - Non-member (No Workshop)

 €645.00

 Early Bird - Non-member (Workshop included)

 €785.00

GENERAL REGISTRATION (from 18 July until 1 November, 2026 inclusive)

 General - Member (No Workshop)

 €685.00

 General - Member (Workshop included)

 €815.00

 General - Non-member (No Workshop)

 €760.00

 General - Non-member (Workshop included)

 €890.00

 CONCESSION REGISTRATION * (until 1 November, 2026)

 Concession/UN Least Developed Countries (No Workshop)

 €350.00

 Concession/UN Least Developed Countries (Workshop included)

 €480.00

ON-SITE REGISTRATION (from 2 November, 2026) **

 On-site - 1 day - Wednesday 25 OR Thursday 26 November, 2026 (No Workshop)

 €595.00

 On-site - 1 day - Friday 27 November, 2026 (No Workshop)

 €500.00

 On-site - any 2 days (No Workshop)

 €1,000.00

 

 


* Those eligible for Concession Registration rates include: full time students, carers, young people (unwaged), residents of a country on the UN list of least developed countries (available to download here). Please note this list is subject to change and may be updated when new decisions become available. Students, regardless of membership status, will be asked to provide a copy of their current student ID and a supporting letter from their supervisor or head of department. For other Concession Registration rates, please ensure you have appropriate proof of eligibility available to upload during registration. These should be saved as one single PDF document and uploaded when prompted.


** Online Registration will close on Sunday 1 November, 2026 after which on-site registration fees will apply. It will not be possible to register for a Workshop after 1 November, 2026. Please note that Workshops have limited capacity and are likely to be fully subscribed much sooner.


Terms and Conditions

  • All Registration fees are listed in Euro currency (EUR€). Any bank fees or foreign exchange charges are the responsibility of the delegate
  • Early Bird Registration closes 17 July, 2026 after which General Registration fees will apply
  • Registration without Workshop covers the period Wednesday 25 - Friday 27 November, 2026 unless otherwise stated above
  • Registration including a Workshop covers the period Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 November, 2026 unless otherwise stated above
  • Registration fees include the following:
    • On-site access to Conference plenary sessions and concurrent presentations on the days permitted by your Registration type.
    • Conference catering breaks (morning tea/coffee and snack break, lunch break, afternoon tea/coffee and snack break) on the days permitted by your Registration type
    • Conference Reception on Wednesday 25 November, 2026
    • All delegate materials (including access to Conference mobile app)
  • Accepted payment methods are VISA, Mastercard and Electronic Bank Transfer. From 9 October 2026, all payments must be made by credit/debit card
  • Cancellations must be sent via email to conference@iaymh2026.org. Cancellation charges apply as follows:
    • cancellations received within 3 days of registration are without penalty
    • cancellations received on or before 17 July, 2026 will incur a €50 administration charge
    • cancellations received between 18 July, 2026 and 11 September, 2026 inclusive will incur a 25% cancellation charge
    • cancellations received between 12 September, 2026 and 9 October, 2026 inclusive will incur a 50% cancellation charge 1 month from next date
    • cancellations received between 10 October, 2026 and 5 November, 2026 inclusive will incur a 75% cancellation
    • cancellations received on or after 6 November, 2026 will incur a 100% cancellation charge
  • If you are forced to cancel your registration because your Irish visa has been declined, please email official evidence of such visa denial to us at conference@iaymh2026.org to apply for a full refund. Please note, refunds cannot be processed prior to the conference if the request is received after 23 October, 2026. In these cases, we will commence the refund process from 2 weeks after the conclusion of the Conference. Alternatively, registration can be transferred to another person if required for a €50 administration fee (plus the difference in fees if the new registration is higher)
  • Please be advised that filming and/or photography will take place at IAYMH 2026. By registering for the Conference, you consent for the photographer, the IAYMH, Jigsaw, and Advantage PCO to use Conference images in any and all media. This may include, without limitation, their use in printed publications, presentations, promotional material or online, in their original format or edited
  • By registering for the Conference, you are providing consent for members of the Conference Committee, the Executive of the IAYMH and staff members of our Conference Organiser (Advantage PCO) to contact you about any aspect of the conference by email or telephone. You are also consenting to receive email marketing communications in relation to the Conference and the Association. Please note that we will not disclose your contact details to any 3rd party without your express permission

SUSTAINABILITY

We have partnered with Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, to measure the carbon footprint of this event. As part of this measurement, we ask delegates to submit travel and accommodation information. Please take a moment to respond to the below questions, the answers to which will be used to calculate the carbon footprint of IAYMH2026. All information is anonymous and used only in aggregate for environmental impact estimates.

 

Thank you for your support!

Where are you travelling from to attend the event?

Will you use air travel on your trip to attend IAYMH 2026?

If yes, please indicate the class of travel you will use.

What mode of transport will you use to travel to the IAYMH2026 Conference when you arrive in Ireland? Please select all that apply

Will your trip to IAYMH2026 involve a return journey?

How many nights will you stay in a hotel (or other accommodation) as part of your stay in Ireland for IAYMH2026? (enter 0 if day visit only)

DATA PROCESSING CONSENT

DATA PROCESSING CONSENT option required

CONTACT DETAILS

Please indicate below if you have any dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of.

MOBILITY/ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Do you have any mobility/accessibility requirements that you would like us to be aware of?

PERSONAL PRONOUNS

Do you wish for your personal pronoun to be displayed on your conference badge?

Personal pronoun

Will you be under 30 years of age at the time of the conference?

Would you like to be included on a youth specific mailing list in relation to the conference?

If you answer Yes to the below question, your name, email address and Region/Country will be shared with our Conference Youth Co-Convenors - Alana Powell (Irish Youth Co-Convenor) and Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana (International Youth Co-Convenor). Further information regarding the youth specific initiatives for IAYMH 2026 will be available in due course.

IRISH VISA SUPPORT

We cannot offer specific advice regarding visa requirements for Ireland as everyone’s circumstances are individual, but we will do our best to assist in any way that we can. We recommend that you please refer to the official Irish government immigration website - www.irishimmigration.ie - for the most up to date information. Please do not depend on information provided by private agencies. The Irish Immigration Service offers a short stay (Conference/Event) visa for visits of up to 90 days for those from visa-required countries. All short stay visas are also called ‘C’ visas.

 

You can find out more information regarding your personal requirements for attending a Conference in Ireland, including if the passport you will be using is issued by a country that is visa required here.

 

If you do require a visa to enter Ireland, we recommend that you start your visa application as early as you can. It is not possible to tell in advance exactly how long it will take for your visa application to be processed as each application is different and processing times can vary, but some can take a considerable amount of time, so please do start your application as early as possible.

 

You must apply for a visa before travelling. You must do this from your home country or the country where you are a legal resident. We strongly recommend that delegates apply for their visas well in advance - ideally at least three months before travelling to Ireland - to allow sufficient processing time.

 

Any requests for letters of support must be sent by email to conference@iaymh2026.org after your registration has been completed and paid in full. Please also indicate below that you will require a letter of support.

 

Please note, providing such a letter does not constitute any commitment whatsoever on the part of the IAYMH, the local co-hosts Jigsaw, or the Conference Organisers regarding the provision of a visa to enter Ireland, or to provide financial support of any kind. The Conference Organisers cannot provide or sign any electronic letters of guarantee or other electronic documents.

 

*Please note, visa letters from the Conference Organiser can only be issued once registration has been completed and paid in full.*

 

Do you require a Irish visa support letter from the Conference Organisers?

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • You have answered Yes to the above question. Please send an email to conference@iaymh2026.org and provide us with, at a minimum, your legal name (as it appears on your passport) and the country that issued your passport. Please also include any further information that is required for your individual visa application

IMPORTANT: Such letters will only be issued on request and cannot be issued until you have registered and paid in full.

 

REGISTRATION

ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE LISTED IN EURO (EUR€)

 

Please click here to calculate the fees in a currency of your choice.

 

Please select your registration type from the following list:

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EUR 595.00
TOTAL
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EUR 695.00
TOTAL
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EUR 645.00
TOTAL
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EUR 785.00
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EUR 350.00
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EUR 480.00
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Those eligible for Concession Registration rates include: full time students, carers, young people (unwaged), residents of a country on the UN list of least developed countries (available to download here). Please note this list is subject to change and may be updated when new decisions become available. Students, regardless of membership status, will be asked to provide a copy of their current student ID and a supporting letter from their supervisor or head of department. For other Concession Registration rates, please ensure you have appropriate proof of eligibility available to upload during registration. These should be saved as one single PDF document and uploaded when prompted.

 

Online Registration will close on Sunday 1 November, 2026 after which on-site registration fees will apply. It will not be possible to register for a Workshop after 1 November, 2026. Please note that Workshops have limited capacity and are likely to be fully subscribed much sooner.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

All pre-conference Workshops will take place in the Convention Centre Dublin on Tuesday 24 November, 2026 from approximately 11:00 - 15:30 with a one hour break for lunch.

Please select your choice of Workshop from the following list:

 

Please note:

  • Workshops will only proceed if a minimum number of 15 participants is achieved
  • Workshop 12 (will be in the French Language): Learning From Each Other: Developing Data Collection and Measurement-Based Care Practices to Strengthen Youth Mental Health Services in French-Speaking Countries / Apprendre ensemble : développer des pratiques fondées sur la collecte de données et la mesure afin de renforcer les services de santé mentale destinés aux jeunes dans les pays francophones

This workshop aims to produce an initial draft declaration on lived experience in youth mental health. The declaration will function as a strategic and symbolic statement that reflects shared values and future directions, serving as a commitment for the future of lived experience in youth mental health. The draft will be circulated to key stakeholders for post-conference input. The final declaration will be sent to leaders, organizations (including youth- and user-led organizations), and individual experts in youth mental health for endorsement. We encourage young people, people with lived experience and allied researchers to attend this workshop. 

Facilitators:

Annelin Festervoll, LE Researcher and Research Consultant, TIPS – Center for Clinical Research and Early Intervention in Psychosis, Stavanger University Hospital

Shannon Pagdon, PhD Student & user/survivor researcher, University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work

Michael J. Norton, Part-Time Lecturer, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, & Research Administrator (PPI), University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Rafi Armato, Head of Lived Experience, Orygen, Australia

This workshop is designed to introduce participants to two key youth mental health resources developed by WHO Europe: the "Addressing Digital Determinants of Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing: Policy Brief" and "Quality Standards for Child and Youth Mental Health Services." The interactive session will provide an overview of the content of these resources and the development processes, with a focus on how young people were engaged throughout. It will also provide participants with an opportunity - working in small groups - to plan for adaptation and implementation of the resources in their own settings.

Facilitators:

Cassie Redlich, Mental Health and Well-being programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe

Jennifer Hall, WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office and Mental Health and Well-being programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe

2 additional Youth Advisory group members (WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office and Mental Health and Well-being programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe)

In this workshop we will present a practical model of trauma-informed care that has been developed and researched at Orygen over the past 15 years. We will provide an overview of the effects of trauma on young people and the general principles of trauma-informed care. We will then present the Orygen model with particular emphasis on insights from trauma-exposed young people’s experiences of youth mental health services. The workshop will cover organisational and clinical aspects of a trauma-informed model as well as how trauma-informed principles can apply within non-clinical service delivery roles such as peer support and vocational recovery.

Facilitators:

Prof Sarah Bendall, Head of Trauma Research, Orygen and The Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne. Clinical Psychologist, Orygen

Dr Wilma Peters, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, The Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne

Fatima Ibrahim, Peer researcher, Orygen

Sophie Rak, Clinical Consultant/Educator, Orygen, PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne

This interactive workshop explores how the arts can communicate the lived experience of psychosis, reduce stigma, and support recovery for young people. Young artists share work, including Nikola Beaumont, a member of the lived experience panel for the PSI-STAR PhD programme, a young poet with lived experience of psychosis who is from a minority community, and a young artist with lived experience of psychosis and eating disorder who will show how she has used art to help her recovery and to communicate with her treating team.

Participants will view a stop-motion film, hear poetry and visual art from diverse voices, and learn about Ireland’s Psychosis Arts Collective. Small-group discussions will examine impact and practical applications, offering ideas for using creative practice to foster empathy, improve communication, and enhance wellbeing in mental health care.

Facilitators:

Mary Cannon, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin

Nikola Beaumont, GROW and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin

David Cotter, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin

Conor Gavin, Psychosis Arts Collective and St John of God Hospital Research Foundation Dublin

John Hoey, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin

Jessica Ohland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin

 

Youth mental health research and practice frequently rely on singular categories such as gender and ethnicity, overlooking how intersecting identities function within the broader systems of power and policy. This workshop will use an intersectional lens through a range of reflective and applied exercises. Participants will engage with the theoretical foundations of intersectionality, critically examine the positioning of Indigeneity, and learn to apply concepts to examples from research, policy, and practice.  Participants will leave with practical tools to integrate intersectionality meaningfully into their work, helping address mental health inequities. This workshop is suited for researchers, policymakers, academics, and community leaders.

Facilitators:

Associate Professor Roshini Peiris-John, Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Dr Vartika Sharma, Senior Lecturer, Section of Social and Community Health, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Ms Celesti Tan, Research Assistant, Section of Social and Community Health, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Associate Professor Arier Lee, Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland, New Zealandnd St John of God Hospital Research Foundation Dublin

Professor Terryann Clark, School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

In an era of hyper-connectivity and AI integration, maintaining authentic human connection while protecting wellbeing is increasingly complex. This interactive workshop explores how young people and practitioners can establish healthy digital boundaries without sacrificing belonging. Drawing on psychological theory and lived experience, we will examine the impact of algorithm-driven platforms on identity, relationships, and autonomy. Through guided discussion and practical exercises, participants will develop strategies to navigate digital spaces mindfully, resist algorithmic influence, and foster communities that prioritise connection, agency, and psychological safety in an AI-driven world.

Facilitators:

Bushra Farooq, Lead Support Mentor, Ditch the Label (Brighton, United Kingdom)

Rahma Ahmed, Child and Family Therapist, Hamdard Therapy (Toronto, Canada)

This interactive workshop explores how schools can respond early to foodrelated difficulties, including disordered eating, within wholeschool wellbeing and suicide prevention frameworks. The session demonstrates that hope lies in building educator confidence to create safe, inclusive environments that reduce stigma and promote holistic mental health messaging.

Through case studies and codesign activities, participants will examine how strong partnerships with families and community mental health services strengthen pathways to care and encourage helpseeking.

Attendees will leave with practical tools and adaptable strategies to embed connected, compassionate approaches that support young people experiencing eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours.

Facilitators:

Ngoc Anh Hoang (She/Her), Curtin University PhD Candidate

Jessica Morgan (She/Her), headspace Schools & Communities Services National Program Manager

One member of hY NRG, headspace’s national youth reference group

This interactive workshop will equip participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to better understand, and support youth affected by adversity. Participants will explore how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape development, discover evidencebased factors to build resilience in youth, and learn actionable traumainformed care (TIC) strategies that they can apply in practice. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and realworld scenarios, attendees will practice empathydriven communication techniques that foster safety, connection, and trust. This training will empower participants to strengthen resilience, promote mental wellbeing, and help youth thrive despite the challenges they face.

Facilitators:

Lindsay Sullivan, PhD, MA, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University

Tara Crawford, MSW, LISW, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University

Ellie Ferguson, MS, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University

Climate change is affecting young people's mental health in profound ways, from rising temperatures and environmental degradation to repeated climate disasters, yet evidence-based frameworks for responding remain scarce. This workshop introduces Environ-Mental Health (EMH), a new strength-based framework that redefines wellbeing through a psychosocial and environmental lens, rooted in connection to nature, place, and community. Through discussion and applied activities, participants will explore how the EMH framework and outcome measures were developed through co-design with young people, how they can inform epidemiological research, prevention and intervention design, and what they mean for health and climate policy.

Facilitators:

Associate Professor Caroline Gao, Head of Environ-Mental Health, Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

Dr Britt Wray, Director, CIRCLE | Community-minded Interventions for Resilience, Climate Leadership and Emotional wellbeing, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of Stanford Medicine

Mr Sunny Nguyen, Research Officer, Disaster, Climate and Adversity Unit & Climate CATCH Lab, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

This interactive workshop introduces practical, youth-friendly participatory methods that help young people, researchers, clinicians, and policy makers co-design mental-health services that reflect real needs. Drawing on experience developing research with youth partners, participants will try hands-on activities, work in small teams to design brief co-design approaches, practise facilitating methods, and explore ways to analyse and share results. The session builds confidence in applying core youth-participatory principles and choosing when brief engagement approaches are appropriate. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools, practical skills, and ideas for meaningful, inclusive collaboration in research, service design, and policy. No prior experience or preparation is required.

Facilitators:

Sangavi Shanthinathan, student at the University of Auckland

Dr Jessica Stubbing, child and adolescent psychologist at Cambridge Health Alliance and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School

Dr Kerry Gibson, Professor at the University of Auckland

Holistically addressing physical health in youth people affected by mental ill-health. A workshop by the International Physical Health in Youth Stream (iphYs)

Young people experiencing mental illhealth often face significant physical health challenges. This interactive workshop equips clinicians with practical skills to address cardiometabolic, oral and sexual health, alongside lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking.

The session will begin with expert presentations outlining key evidence and interventions. Attendees will then rotate through five handson stations covering metabolic screening, oral health support, lifestyle interventions, sexual health promotion and coproduced clinical resources, such as clinical guidelines.

By the end of the workshop, clinicians will be better prepared and more confident in proactively supporting the physical health of young people with mental illhealth.

Facilitators:

Prof Jackie Curtis, Executive Director of Mindgardens Neuroscience Network & University New South Wales. Clinical Lead of Youth Mental Health at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Australia

Prof Brian O’Donoghue, Professor of Psychiatry at University College Dublin, Ireland and a consultant psychiatrist with St Vincent’s University Hospital and Dublin South East mental health service

Ms. Sophie Harrington, is an assistant psychologist and has completed a MSc in Clinical Neuroscience. Sophie is a Youth Mental Health advocate

Associate Professor Benjamin Perry, University of Birmingham and Consultant Psychiatrist in the Birmingham Early Intervention for Servies

Dr David Shiers, retired general practitioner and holds an honorary position with the University of Manchester. David is an advocate for early intervention in physical health which developed from his experience of caring for his daughter who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia

Dr Scott Teasdale, a Senior Research Fellow with the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of New South Wales and is an accredited practising dietician. Scott has been awarded a NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellowship focused on reducing physical health comorbidities in people with severe mental illness

Dr Ava Carter, a dental surgeon and psychiatrist and was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship to examine the international practice in relation to addressing the oral health of people affected by severe mental illness. Ava is a board director at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Dr Ellie Brown, a Senior Research Fellow and Counselling Psychologist at the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. Ellie has been awarded the Ronald Philip Griffith Fellow (2025-2028) which supports her work into improve the physical and sexual health of young people experiencing early psychosis

Apprendre ensemble : développer des pratiques fondées sur la collecte de données et la mesure afin de renforcer les services de santé mentale destinés aux jeunes dans les pays francophones

In 2024, the francophone branch of IAYMH was created by clinicians and researchers in North America, Europe, and Africa. One objective is to address issues around data collection and use across French-speaking countries, including the scope of data collection and factors influencing its implementation. We organised a half-day workshop during the 2025 IAYMH conference to start this process. Data from this workshop was analysed and allows us to continue this iterative process in 2026. Our goal is to link core components of early intervention services to meaningful key performance indicators for service monitoring in French-speaking programmes.

Facilitators:

Bastian Bertulies-Esposito, Clinical Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal Psychiatrist, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal

Roxanne Sicotte, Assistant Professor, School of psychoeducation, Université de Montréal

Ella Ben-Shaool, Neuropsychologist at Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Department of Psychiatry for Infant, Child, Adolescent and Youth, Brussels, Belgium, Research assistant at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium

Clara Tapp, Youth advisor, Aire ouverte Métro Berri

Chanel Descoteaux, Youth advisor, Aire ouverte Métro Berri

Florence Roy

 

Join Naomi Williams and lived experience partners (parent/carer and youth advocates) for an interactive workshop based on our newly published practical guide. We will use a butterfly metaphor to explore 10 evidence-based priority actions co-produced with 38 people with lived experience. During the workshop, you will work through journey-mapping exercises, develop communication skills, and connect directly with our lived-experience partners in 'Ask Us Anything' sessions. This will be a reflective space where you can learn about meaningful involvement with families. Leave with practical tools and authentic insights to champion immediate, compassionate changes in your services.

Facilitators:

Naomi Williams, PhD student and the Founding Director of Sensory Learning & Play C.I.C. Qualified in Social Work, Special Educational Needs, Teaching, Training, and Authorship, ADHD and Austism Assessment and Diagnosis

Helene Torr, Parent Carer Advocate and Lived-Experience Partner

Dylann Torr, Youth Lived-Experience Partner

This interactive workshop explores how art can support youth mental health, with a focus on young people living with HIV. Drawing on methods from Ubugeni Bwomora, co-founded by Agape Ishimwe, participants will learn to use drawing, storytelling, and visual expression to explore experiences of stigma, resilience, and mental health challenges. The session includes art-making, group reflection, and co-design exercises to translate creative insights into research, programs, or advocacy. Attendees will gain practical skills for safely facilitating youth-centered art sessions, integrating young voices in mental health initiatives, and uncovering perspectives that traditional methods might overlook.

Facilitators:

Agape Ishimwe is a student at the African Leadership University in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, co-founder of Ubugeni Bwomora, and Program Coordinator at Friends Career Center (FCC)

Joyeuse Senga is a public health researcher, co-founder of Ubugeni Bwomora, and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends Career Center (FCC)

Iman Abdala, 23 years old, is an African Leadership University student and volunteer with Friends Career Center’s Ubugeni Bwomora program, passionate about youth mental health

CONFERENCE RECEPTION

We would be delighted if you could join us at a Conference Reception for delegates.

Wednesday, 25 November, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30pm

 

       

© Failte Ireland                                     Credit: Gareth McCormack

The Conference Reception will conveniently take place at the conference venue, the Convention Centre Dublin, and will give you an opportunity to meet with other delegates in an informal setting after the In Conversation Event. Light refreshments will be provided.

ACCOMMODATION & SUSTAINABILITY

We strongly encourage you to consider eco-friendly accommodation for your stay in Dublin for IAYMH2026. Sustainability has been an important factor in the selection of the recommended properties below. 

If you choose to stay elsewhere, please note that many online booking platforms highlight a hotel’s environmental credentials in their descriptions, making it easier to choose more sustainable options.

 

We also encourage delegates to book accommodation within close proximity to the conference venue, allowing you to walk or make use of Dublin’s extensive public transport network for your daily journey to IAYMH2026. While November weather in Dublin can be cool and changeable, the city is compact and well-connected, making low-carbon travel both practical and convenient.

 

Dublin continues to invest in active and sustainable transport, with an expanding network of cycling infrastructure and pedestrian-friendly routes. Delegates may wish to take advantage of the city’s public bike-sharing scheme, DublinBikes, or explore the Luas tram and DART rail services as environmentally responsible ways to get around the city during your stay. You can plan your journey in advance using the Transport for Ireland website.

Negotiated rates have been secured at the below Dublin hotels for IAYMH 2026 conference delegates.

 

** Please note that clicking on the booking links below will open a new window outside of the conference registration page. Please ensure you return to this page to complete and submit your registration prior to closing all browser windows or your conference registration will not be processed.

 

TRAVELODGE PLUS, DUBLIN CITY CENTER

44 Townsend Street, Dublin, D02 DY01

 

Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre is ideally located beside Trinity College, and just a 13-minute walk from the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD)

With excellent transport links, including bus, Luas, and DART services, as well as the Airlink 747 bus to Dublin Airport just two minutes away, getting around is easy.

Stay in the upgraded Travelodge SuperRooms™ with floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, laptop safe, shower, toiletries, and a desk. For added luxury, SuperRooms™ offer a Lavazza coffee machine, larger TV, mood lighting, and a Raindance 3jet shower situated on higher floors.

Relax and dine at MossCo Bar, Restaurant, and Café, with a great menu and an outdoor heated terrace.

 

Located 1,100m from Convention Centre Dublin.

 

    

 

Please note:

Rates (per room per night): 

-  Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €109

-  Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €119

-  All rates are quoted in EURO

Cancellation policy:

-  Direct bookings can be cancelled without penalty up to 30 days before the event

-  Between 30 days and 1 day before the event, bookings will incur a charge equivalent to the first night stay

-  Any bookings cancelled on the day of arrival, will be charged in full for the entire duration of the booking

Minimum length of stay:

-  3 nights

The above information does not constitute the terms and conditions of your reservation which are available directly from the hotel

 

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THE CLAYTON HOTEL CARDIFF LANE, DUBLIN CITY CENTER

Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin, D02 YT21

 

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane is located in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, within walking distance of the city centre.

Guests can enjoy the Club Vitae Leisure Centre, featuring a 22‑metre swimming pool, fully air‑conditioned gym, and spa facilities. All rooms are designed for comfort and relaxation.

 

 

Located 450m from Convention Centre Dublin.

 

   

 

Please note:

Rates (per room per night):

Standard Room:

 - Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €240

 - Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €260

Executive King Room:

 - Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €270

 - Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €290 

 

Cancellation policy:

 - All rates are quoted incl. of V.A.T currently at the rate of 13.5% but subject to change. Rates will be amended on foot of V.A.T changes.

 - Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

 - The first night’s stay will be charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable. The balance will be debited 29 days prior to arrival. If the card provided at the time of the original booking declines when charged, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the reservation. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 - Full cancellation (up 30 days prior to arrival) must be cancelled directly with the Hotel, and a cancellation number acquired. If a reservation is cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival, a cancellation charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 - Only those reservations with credit card number guarantee or deposit will be guaranteed for late arrival. In the event of non-arrival, late cancellation and/or early departure, a no-show charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 

Additional information:

 - Check‑in from 3:00 PM; check‑out by 11:00 AM

 - All reservations must be made through the dedicated booking link

 - First night’s deposit due at booking; remaining balance due 30 days before arrival

 - Any applicable city tax is payable at the hotel

 

THE GIBSON HOTEL, DUBLIN CITY CENTRE

Point Square, North Wall, Dublin, D01 X2P2

 

 

The Gibson Hotel is set in the vibrant Dublin Docklands with excellent transport links via the Luas Red Line, guests can move around Dublin quickly and conveniently.

Stay in stylish, contemporary rooms designed for comfort, with modern amenities and spacious layouts ideal for longer stays.

 

Located 800m from Convention Centre Dublin.

 

   

 

Please note:

Rates (per room per night):

Standard Room:

 - Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €225

 - Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €245 

Executive King Room:

 - Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €275

 - Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €295 

 

Cancellation policy:

 - All rates are quoted incl. of V.A.T currently at the rate of 13.5% but subject to change. Rates will be amended on foot of V.A.T changes.

 - Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

 - The first night’s stay will be charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable. The balance will be debited 29 days prior to arrival. If the card provided at the time of the original booking declines when charged, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the reservation. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 - Full cancellation (up 30 days prior to arrival) must be cancelled directly with the Hotel, and a cancellation number acquired. If a reservation is cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival, a cancellation charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 - Only those reservations with credit card number guarantee or deposit will be guaranteed for late arrival. In the event of non-arrival, late cancellation and/or early departure, a no-show charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 

Additional information:

 - Check‑in from 3:00 PM; check‑out by 11:00 AM

 - All reservations must be made through the dedicated booking link

 - First night’s deposit due at booking; remaining balance due 30 days before arrival

 - Any applicable city tax is payable at the hotel

 

THE SAMUEL HOTEL, DUBLIN CITY CENTRE

Spencer Place, N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin, D01 R9N4

 

 

The Samuel Hotel overlooks the River Liffey and is one of the newest additions to Dublin’s city‑centre hotel scene, set just a short walk from the city centre and surrounded by shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks.  Guests can enjoy all‑day dining at the Samuel Bar & Grill, a vibrant restaurant featuring a chargrill, seasonal dishes, comfort classics, and healthier options from around the world.

 

Located  190m from  the Convention Centre Dublin.

 

     

 

Please note:

Rates (per room per night):

Standard Room:

 - Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast - €219

 - Double/Twin Occupancy Bed & Breakfast  -  €239 

 

Cancellation policy:

 - All rates are quoted incl. of V.A.T currently at the rate of 13.5% but subject to change. Rates will be amended on foot of V.A.T changes.

 - Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

 - The first night’s stay will be charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable. The balance will be debited 29 days prior to arrival. If the card provided at the time of the original booking declines when charged, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the reservation. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 - Full cancellation (up 30 days prior to arrival) must be cancelled directly with the Hotel, and a cancellation number acquired. If a reservation is cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival, a cancellation charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 - Only those reservations with credit card number guarantee or deposit will be guaranteed for late arrival. In the event of non-arrival, late cancellation and/or early departure, a no-show charge equal to the value of the full amount of the booking will apply.

 

Additional information:

 - Check‑in from 3:00 PM; check‑out by 11:00 AM

 - All reservations must be made through the dedicated booking link

 - First night’s deposit due at booking; remaining balance due 30 days before arrival

 - Any applicable city tax is payable at the hotel

 

 VANCOUVER MARRIOTT PINNACLE DOWNTOWN

The Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel welcomes you to British Columbia with style, substance and award-winning hospitality. This hotel in downtown Vancouver is located just moments away from the Vancouver Seawall, Stanley Park and shopping on Robson Street. Enjoy international cuisine at the Showcase Restaurant and Bar or enjoy the hotel’s indoor pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness center.

SafeTravels WTTC Green Hotel

Located 400m from Vancouver Convention Centre.

 

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Please note:

  • Room rates are from $312.56 (per room per night for single/double occupancy) which includes applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check in (currently 20.68%)
  • All rates are quoted in Canadian dollars
  • Rooms can be booked by calling Marriott’s Reservations toll free number +1 800 207 4150 or by using the booking link below.
  • Any reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card
  • The above rate is valid until 5pm PST, Friday January 31, 2025 but is subject to availability at the time of booking
  • The above information does not constitute the terms and conditions of your reservation which are available directly from the hotel

Online booking link Marriott

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