Conference Programmes
Our Conference Planning Committee is excited to be bringing a wide range of topics for discussion and debate, ranging from the clinical and academic to the practical and fun. The Conference is truly a meeting of the global PWS community and the Conference Planning Committee sends you a warm Céad Míle Fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland!
Over the course of the week, this Conference will present six outstanding programmes featuring internationally renowned speakers covering the latest research, guidance and treatment options, as well as exciting events for adults and children living with PWS. The programmes will appeal to:
- Clinicians and Scientists
- Professional Providers and Caregivers
- Parents
- SUAS (meaning UP in Irish!) – Stepping Up Adults Symposium
- Children with PWS
- Health and allied health professionals and the educational sector
A new development is our one-day Interdisciplinary Conference designed to support competency development and knowledge sharing amongst health and allied health professionals – nurses, clinical and educational psychologists, mental health professionals, physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, doctors and social workers – and people working in the educational sector who support the learning needs of adults and children living with PWS.
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Conference activities at a glance
Wednesday 6 July 2022
- Onsite registration opens
- Welcome reception – Barbeque at the Stables Club, University of Limerick
Thursday 7 July 2022
- Clinical and Scientific – Day 1
- Professional Providers and Caregivers – Day 1
Friday 8 July 2022
- Clinical and Scientific – Day 2
- Professional Providers and Caregivers – Day 2
- Associations and New Members Pre-Gala Dinner Event – Castletroy Hotel
- Gala Dinner – Castletroy Park Hotel
Saturday 9 July 2022
- Parents – Day 1
- SUAS – Stepping Up Adults Symposium – Day 1
- Children’s Programme – Day 1
- Interdisciplinary – 1 Day interactive educational meeting for health, allied professionals and the educational sector.
- Social Evening – Music and dancing at the Stables Club, University of Limerick
Sunday 10 July 2022
- Parents – Day 2
- SUAS – Stepping Up Adults Symposium – Day 2
- Children’s Programme – Day 2
- IPWSO General Assembly
Clinical and Scientific Conference ↓
Professional Providers & Caregivers Conference ↓
Parents Conference ↓
Interdisciplinary Conference ↓
SUAS: Stepping up Adults Symposium ↓
Children’s Programme ↓
Social Programme
Gala Dinner
A perfect backdrop to celebrate our gathering!
Friday 8th July
Venue: Castletroy Park Hotel
Time: 19:00 – Midnight
Price: Adult – €55.00 | Child – €25
Dress: Smart Casual
Céilí
An evening of traditional Irish music and dance
Saturday 9th July
Venue: The Stables Club, University of Limerick.
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Price: €0.00: kindly sponsored by PWSAI
Dress: Casual – bring dancing shoes!!
Meet the Conference Planning Committee Members
Amalia Balart
Parents
Programme Lead
Marguerite Hughes
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Brennan
PWSAI Rep & SUAS Lead (Adults Symposium)
Laura Keane
Professional Providers and Caregivers Programme Lead
Prof. Tony Holland
Interdisciplinary Programme Lead
Nora McNairney
Project Manager
Professor Dan Driscoll
Clinical and Scientific Programme Lead
Emma Walsh-Tierney
PWSAI Rep, Childrens Programme Lead
Lynn Garrick
Adults with PWS Programme Lead
Dr Kate Woodcock
IPWSO Committee Member
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