NATIONAL MENOPAUSE SUMMIT 2024
* Please note the 2024 National Menopause Summit will run the same programme across both days affording our delegates the opportunity to choose whichever date works best for their calendar.
Following the phenomenal success of TWO SOLD OUT SUMMITS in both DUBLIN & CORK in 2023 the National Menopause Summit returns on 11 & 12 April 2024 at the iconic Aviva Stadium Dublin.
Now firmly established as Europe’s premier fact based menopause education empowerment and advocacy event, the 2024 National Menopause Summit will feature an event Main Stage in addition to compelling and inspirational breakout sessions across both days delivered by best in class speakers including leading clinicians, healthcare practitioners, legal & HR experts, business & union leaders, facilitators & advocates sharing the most up to date knowledge, expertise and research in the area of perimenopause and menopause.
The 2024 National Menopause Summit will continue to advocate for a new norm across the Irish workplace through the empowerment and education of Irish organisations on the introduction of inclusive, compassionate and sympathetic workplace policies to ensure all feel supported to forge forward in their careers at this oftentimes highly challenging and transitional stage of life.
A Masterclass in Menopause the 2024 National Menopause Summit will deliver the ‘no filter reality’ of the serious challenges menopause presents to the individual, intimate and familial relationships, the workplace and wider economy and how best we may negotiate these challenges.
Join us at this landmark event at the iconic Aviva Stadium Dublin for a packed agenda of knowledge, advice, support and content delivered by our powerful, expertly curated panel of speakers, moderated panel discussions, audience q & a, breakout sessions and much more.*
We look forward to welcoming you.
Speakers
Panelists & Breakout session speakers
Agenda*
*subject to change
| 8.00 - 8.40 | Registration & coffee | |
| Welcome address | Sinead McNamara, Founder and co director National Menopause Summit |
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| Introduction & welcome to Session One | Grainne Seoige, MC National Menopause Summit |
SESSION ONE: MENOPAUSE AND THE WORKPLACE
| Lets begin: Perimenopause, menopause & post menopause defined | Dr Sumi Dunne, GP & Clinical Lecturer in General Practice Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) |
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| The Femtech revolution: delivering innovation in menopause | Dr Tanya Mulcahy, Director Health Innovation Hub Ireland, Founder Femtech Ireland (Thursday) Dr Michael Twomey PhD, Senior Clinical Research Manager and Clinical Evaluation Lead at Health Innovation Hub Ireland (Friday) |
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| Menopause: Gender, equality, safety & wellness at work | Katie Ridge, Head of Employer Relations Adare HRM, Barrister at Law |
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| PANEL DISCUSSION: Menopause & the Workplace - innovations & support | Karey Coughlin Lewis, ITL Health Martin Gillick, Bus Eireann Goretti Sheridan, An Garda Síochána Cathal Divilly, Great Place to Work |
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| 10.30 - 11.10 | Networking coffee break and BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 10:40 - 11.00 | Mid-morning breakout session 1Forget ageing gracefully… let’s age powerfully; Stepping into your powerI don’t need to tell you how hard life is. Midlife women are the busiest - and least supported - cohort in society. You’re also ageing in an age of anti-ageing propaganda, and amid the mayhem of midlife, you can experience huge physical and emotional changes due to peri/menopause. I know we're superwomen, but it’s also exhausting, so it's easy to miss the incredible opportunities we have in this unique midlife. And so it doesn't matter what age and stage of life you are in - peri / post / WTF? - I want you to know this is YOUR time. I’ll be sharing the 3 superpowers of midlife, how to sign your own permission slip to run your life rather than be run down by it, and how to learn to age, evolve and grow powerfully in this redefined midlife. | Alana Kirk, The Midlife Coach |
| 10:40 - 11.00 | Mid-morning breakout session 2The Do's and Don'ts of HRT- How to optimise your HRT journeyAre you getting the most out of your hormone journey? With such large knowledge gaps in our healthcare system, are you using your HRT correctly? Victoria aims to show you the best way to optimise your HRT journey. A live demonstration of how, when and where to apply or take your HRT along with lots of practical tips. | Victoria Jones, The Menopause Pharmacist |
| Why menopause in the workplace matters | Loretta Dignam, Founder & CEO The Menopause Hub |
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| Lidl: Implementation case study | Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer Lidl Irl & NI |
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| GROUP PANEL DISCUSSION & AUDIENCE Q&A | ||
| 12.40 - 13.40 | Networking lunch and BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 13.00 - 13.20 | Lunch breakout session 1Let's Talk About Sex: Reigniting passion and intimacy. Discover how to put the spark back into your relationshipJoin me in this informative and empowering session, as we navigate the complexities of sexuality and relationships during and after menopause. You will discover different strategies to improve your sexual well-being and enhance communication with your partner. We will explore the fascinating world of sensate focus techniques and learn how these approaches can positively impact intimacy, pleasure and connection. I will introduce you to the concept of sexual self-esteem, and the relatively new concept of sexualised body perception and insights from research in the field of psychosexual therapy. Let contemporary research in psychology be your friend – offering you a reliable roadmap and a trusted companion on a path towards a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual life regardless of your age or menopause status. | Marie Percival, Psychology & Psychotherapy practitioner |
| Welcome to Session Two | Grainne Seoige, MC National Menopause Summit |
SESSION TWO: THE JOURNEY THROUGH MENOPAUSE
| Mariella Frostrup in conversation with Gráinne Seoige | ||
| Menopause health: symptoms & solutions | Dr Caoimhe Hartley, Clinical Lead Rotunda Hospital Menopause Clinic, Founder & CEO Menopause Health |
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| Complex menopause: navigating the journey | Dr Deirdre Lundy, Lead Medical Officer Complex Menopause Service NMH Holles Street |
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| PANEL DISCUSSION: The Journey through Menopause - health & wellness | Janis Morrissey, Irish Heart Foundation Dr Brian Kennedy, Nenagh Hospital Complex Menopause Clinic Sarah Alcock, Primefit by Sarah Alana Kirk, The MidLife Coach Shawna Scott, Founder SexSiopa.ie |
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| 15.35 - 16.15 | Networking coffee break and BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 15.45 - 16.05 | Mid afternoon breakout session 1Mastering the Midlife Mná: Transform Your Health and Enhance Your Performance in Perimenopause and BeyondUncover the genuine and achievable ways to maintain your fitness and health during perimenopause and beyond. Are you grappling with weight management, concerned about bone health or seeking ways to boost your brain health and cognitive performance at work? This session is tailored to ensure you walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and practical approaches needed for long-term success and vitality. Employers, this is your opportunity to learn how to meaningfully support your midlife staff. Learn evidence-based approaches that foster change and retain your invaluable midlife employees for years to come. Be part of a movement that redefines midlife health and professional vitality! | Sarah Alcock, Peri & Post Menopause Coach |
| 15.45 - 16.05 | Mid afternoon breakout session 2Cómhra on your Complex Menopause ClinicJoin Dr Brian Kennedy for a Q&A on all things Complex Menopause and the services provided by the Complex Menopause Clinics nationwide. The Complex Menopause Clinics, now located at The Rotunda, National Maternity & Coombe Hospitals in Dublin, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Galway University Hospital and Nenagh Hospital Tipperary are dedicated to helping women with serious medical conditions manage their Menopausal symptoms. | Dr Brian Kennedy |
| Menopause & mental health: Managing brain fog, anxiety & stress | Davina Ramkissoon, Workplace Wellbeing Psychologist |
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| Sex, exercise & pelvic health | Shalini Wiseman, Chartered Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health & Continence |
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| Menopause & nutrition | Dr Samantha Cushen, Lecturer, Researcher and CORU Registered Dietitian at University College Cork |
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| GROUP PANEL DISCUSSION & AUDIENCE Q&A | ||
| 18.00 | Summit ends - closing remarks |
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Free Resources
Useful links to help you navigate your perimenopause and menopause journey.
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ATTENDING ORGANISATIONS 2023
TICKETS
PLEASE NOTE THE 2024 SUMMIT WILL RUN THE SAME PROGRAMME ACROSS BOTH DAYS
Registration/ticketing queries: hello@nationalmenopausesummit.com
For further information please contact: sinead@bestinfest.ie
Event Details
Date: Thursday & Friday, 11th & 12 April 2024
Timing: 9am – 6pm
Venue: Stairwell 42 Entrance Way, Aviva Stadium. Lansdowne Road. Ballsbridge. Dublin 4. D04 K5F9







































































