Asylum, Immigration & Citizenship: Emerging Issues, New Perspectives - IACBA Annual Conference 2026

IACBA is delighted to announce its Annual Conference, which will take place in the Atrium of the Distillery Building on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Join us for a timely and engaging discussion of key issues shaping immigration and international protection law and practice. The conference will explore a range of current issues, from immigration and naturalisation to developments under the International Protection Act 2026, including oral hearings, statutory family reunification and the newly established bodies under that Act. The conference will bring together a range of perspectives on practical challenges and emerging themes across this evolving area


Date: Friday 13th November


Venue: The Atrium, Distillery Building, 145-151 Church Street, D07 WDX8


Conference times: 2pm - 5.30pm


Speakers include:

  • Nuala Egan SC
  • Conor Power SC
  • Shannon Haynes BL
  • Katherine McGillicuddy BL
  • Bríd Ní Ghráinne
  • Enda O'Neill, Chief Inspector of Asylum Border Procedures
  • Maria Hennessy
  • Ifrah Ahmed


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Additional Information

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