23 Jan Annual Deputy Principal’s Conference & Education Expo 2026

The new year is underway, the school term is in full swing, and conversations are once again turning to one of the most important dates in the education calendar. The Annual Deputy Principal’s Conference & Education Expo 2026 is set to bring deputy principals from across Ireland together for two days of connection, reflection and forward thinking.

Taking place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2026, the conference will be hosted at The Johnstown Estate, providing the ideal setting for meaningful discussion, shared learning and collaboration among school leaders.

Leading Inclusion

This year’s conference theme, Leading Inclusion, places a strong focus on the evolving role of deputy principals in supporting diverse school communities. Across the programme, speakers and seminars will explore inclusive leadership, neurodiversity, classroom practice and the realities of managing complex school environments with empathy and clarity.

As always, the conference remains a vital opportunity for deputy principals to step away from the day-to-day, exchange ideas with peers, and return to their schools with fresh perspective and renewed confidence. Running alongside the conference, the Education Expo continues to be a central hub for conversation, discovery and practical solutions.

Vist Toomey AV @ the IPPN

Back again this year – Toomey Audio Visual, along with our team at Stacked AV, is keen to connect with you at the Expo. You’ll see our newest AV plus ICT tools made for schools, built to fit today’s diverse classrooms and help learning feel more open and more current.

Last year, we brought out Hikvision’s fresh lineup of interactive flat-panels – packed with built-in teaching tools, glare-resistant glass, along with wireless screen sharing. This time around, Toomey AV is adding more upgrades for school hall system’s , plus we’ll be there in person to walk you through how your school can make the most of it.

Visit us at our stand, and we’ll show you how to, for example, enhance classroom engagement, support teacher wellbeing, and future-proof your AV infrastructure.

IPPN 2026 Agenda

Over the two days, you’ll benefit from:

Late morning seminars run from 11.30am to 12.45pm, featuring sessions such as Deputy PrincipalMeet with Aoife O’Connor and Emer Vance, Conflict is Inevitable, Combat is Optional delivered by LST, Inclusive Classrooms with Nuala Carroll, and Dyslexia Screening: From Complexity to Simplicity led by Maria Jones and Donald Ewing.

Following lunch and further Expo viewing, the official conference opening takes place from 2.15pm to 4.30pm, including an opening address from IPPN President Deirdre Kelly, an address from Minister of State Michael Moynihan, and a keynote session on Planning for Neurodiversity by Sarah Colgan.

Connect with Us at IPPN 2026

If you’ve been thinking about checking out new classroom tech, boosting your hall’s audiovisual setup, looking into touchscreens, or updating your digital signage – swing by our booth, say hi, try things out and discover what could work for you.

We’re looking forward to meeting familiar faces and new connections alike at the Annual Deputy Principals’ Conference & Education Expo 2026.

See you at IPPN 2026!