NIRN Conference 2026

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 6 October 2026 the NIRN Annual Conference is heading to the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre in Limavady. Under this year’s theme, Circular Communities – Tackling Challenges, Driving Change, we are bringing together leaders and innovators for an energetic day focused on practical, high-impact local action. Sneak Peek Highlights 

• Keynote Inspiration: Discover how Scotland built its first thriving Reuse Village, integrating pre-loved retail, tool libraries, and repair hubs.
• Inaugural Interactive Hackathon: Roll up your sleeves to co-create actionable solutions for pressing circular challenges.
• Expert Panel: Learn how community reuse is transforming surplus resources into a vital social lifeline across Northern Ireland.
• Hands-On Breakouts: Select your focus for interactive workshops covering textiles, food redistribution, and scaling community hubs.

Keep a close eye on your inbox. Your official invitation with full details and registration links will be landing very soon!