About this Event
Conference Overview
The Social Inclusion Forum is an annual national event hosted by the Department of Social Protection, in partnership with the European Anti-Poverty Network and Community Work Ireland. It provides people affected by poverty and social exclusion, as well as the community organisations representing them, the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Social Protection as well as with officials from relevant government departments to discuss poverty and social inclusion policy and related issues of common concern. It also facilitates discussion about the implementation of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion, the national strategy for poverty reduction and improved social inclusion.
The 2026 Social Inclusion Forum is being held on Wednesday 27th May in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin 4. Those who are unable to attend in person can join the event online.
The new Roadmap for Social Inclusion emerges at a moment of considerable transition, and this year’s theme, “Advancing Action on Poverty and Social Exclusion", is very much centred around shaping an ambitious, responsive, and inclusive national approach. It reflects the need to build on what we have learned in recent years while ensuring that future policies are resilient, forward‑looking, and grounded in the lived experiences of those most affected by poverty and social exclusion. The Social Inclusion Forum offers an important moment to reflect on what has been achieved and to shape the future direction of national social policies.
Full programme to be announced, registration opens at 8.30am - 9am, Forum commences at 9am until 4pm.
TICKETS
Attendance at the Forum is free but must be pre-booked. Registration will open on Tuesday 14th April and will close on Friday 17th April 2026 at 17:00.
If you have any specific requirements or accessibility needs, please indicate these on the booking form. We will do our best to accommodate them, provided sufficient notice is given.
Please note: Tickets for this event are subject to availability. To ensure an open and comfortable environment for all participants, and to comply with data protection legislation, recording of any part of this event (by audio, video, or photography) is not permitted. Acceptance of this condition is a requirement for attendance at the event. The Department of Social Protection reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any attendee who does not comply with these terms.
“Advancing Action on Poverty and Social Exclusion"
Attendees may attend one of the following workshops:
1. Building Inclusive Communities
2. Disability in Ireland
3. Household and Child Poverty
4. Social Inclusion in Rural & Gaeltacht Communities
5. Inclusion of Traveller & Roma Communities
6. Social Inclusion of Older People
Entrance A will be the event entrance, and where the main reception is located.Please see green route details below.
Public transport options:
By Dart
From City Centre take any southbound Dart to Lansdowne Road Station. Exit the station and turn right onto Lansdowne Road.
By Bus
From City Centre take bus routes serving Northumberland Road or Pembroke Road. Please refer to dublinbus.ie for up to date information on bus routes.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
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