Maternity & Midwifery Forum

All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Tuesday 26 May 2026 | The Crowne Plaza (Blanchardstown), Dublin

 

Transforming Childbirth and Infant Health

Maternity Services are going through demographic and societal changes with higher expectations of safety, increased women’s choice in mode of birth, supporting pregnant women who are older, with more complex issues of obesity and co morbidities.

At the same time, government policy recognises the critical important of continuity through into infant and women’s health in the first year and beyond.

The annual All Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival will address the progress and challenges, with speakers from across Ireland and the UK bringing up to date insights and professional information for all those working in maternity services and with mothers and infants.

Plus, a diverse exhibition of new equipment, products, services, networks, publications and all you need to stay in touch and support your career development and professional knowledge.

A full day of inspiring talks, counting toward CPD and revalidation and networking opportunities, plus the full festival video box set of every presentation.

A chance to revitalise, re-energise and recharge – and it’s free to attend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with likeminded practising and student healthcare professionals.

Caroline Gourley

Caroline Gourley

President, The Irish Nurses and Midwives

Ann McCormick

Chair of Section, The Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation

Angela Dunne

National Midwifery Strategy, HSE

Sally Ashton-May MBE

Executive Officer, Birthrate Plus

Dr Karn Cliffe

Director of Professional Standards – Midwifery, NMBI

Khayla Timothy

Midwife/PhD Student, Researcher, Sligo University Hospital