Name: AWA Back to School Conference Dublin
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-23T18:00:00+01:00
Location: The Mayson Dublin

Preparing students for the upcoming academic year through workshops, keynote talks, inspiring panel Q&As and networking opportunities.
About this Event

Welcome to the AWA Back to School Conference 2025!

Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025

Location: The Mayson Hotel, Dublin 1

Who It's For: Secondary School Students (Morning Session) & University Students (Afternoon Session)

About the Event:
Get ready for the upcoming academic year with the AWA Back to School Conference 2025! Join us in the morning or afternoon for a time filled with insightful talks, interactive workshops, panel Q&As with inspiring guest speakers, and student-to-student networking opportunities. This event is designed to both inspire and prepare you for the academic year ahead. Taking place just weeks before your return to education, it is just what you will need.

Key Highlights:

Captivating motivational talks by Aghogho Okpara (host)
Academic workshops on strategic study techniques
Self-belief building workshops
Panel Q&As featuring guest speakers with inspiring success stories
Networking with like-minded ambitious students
Complimentary digital resources for a successful school year (including study timetable template, budget template, weekly planning template & study technique cheat sheat)
Light refreshments included for all attendees
Goodie bags

This conference is for all students. It is not restricted to students studying any particular field or course, and will thus cater to all types of students.

Don't miss this opportunity to kick-start the academic season with fresh ideas and motivation at our AWA Back to School Conference 2025!

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Morning Session: For Secondary School Students

Info: This session is exclusively for students in secondary school (ages 12-18). The morning will include academic workshops, self-confidence workshops, a keynote talk and a panel Q&A featuring inspiring guest speakers. Light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Afternoon Session: For Incoming & Current University Students

Info: This session is exclusively for incoming and current university students. The afternoon will include academic workshops, self-confidence workshops, a keynote talk and a panel Q&A featuring inspiring guest speakers. Light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.