Your Story at Summit 2026

We welcome a variety of contributions on organisational leadership and good governance. You might discuss lessons from leading change, responding to challenges, or improving governance structures. We also seek reflections on how sector leaders can build a more sustainable and impactful sector.

Fill in the Good Governance and Leadership form.

This theme focuses on workforce development and people management. We want perspectives on recruitment, retention, staff wellbeing, engagement, and innovative HR approaches. What has worked in your organisation, and what did you learn?

Fill in the Sector Workforce Development form.

In this International Volunteer Year, we want to highlight effective volunteer management and inspiring stories. Share examples of innovative community involvement and the impact of volunteering on organisations and society.

Fill in the Volunteering form.

The Wheel partners with NICVA and the Department of Foreign Affairs Civic Engagement Fund to support cross-border collaboration. This session will showcase successful projects and lessons from cross-border work. We want to hear what worked, how challenges were overcome, and examples of impactful collaboration.

Fill in the Shared Island form.

Summit 2026 occurs just before Ireland’s EU Presidency, a key moment for our sector. We’ll discuss how to leverage this event, which happens only once every 13 years. We’ll explore ideas and examples of how our sector can champion civil society's role in EU Member States while protecting European values.

Do you have insights or plans to share ahead of the Presidency?

Fill in the Civic Space form.

The Wheel supports greater involvement in research to promote evidence-based services and advocacy. This session will coincide with the launch of a new publication by Dr Maura Adshead from the University of Limerick on building partnerships between researchers and communities. We seek examples of successful research partnerships and collaborative projects.

Fill in the Research form.

Our sector can seem fragmented. Yet, community organisations and social enterprises often unite to tackle broader issues affecting communities. In a policy environment that encourages cross-departmental approaches, the value of coalitions and collaborative advocacy is essential. This session will explore effective examples of cross-sectoral advocacy and how working together strengthens our voice.

Fill in the Cross Sectoral Advocacy form.