Speaking Up, Stepping In: Asian Communities in Ireland Conference

Asian & Irish Community Connect (AICC) welcomes you to its 1st Annual Conference 2026, themed “Speaking Up, Stepping In: Asian Communities in Ireland.”

This conference provides a platform to amplify Asian voices, bridge research, arts and practice, inform policy, and foster solidarity between Asian communities and wider Irish society. Let’s turn shared experiences into meaningful change!

Key Information

Conference date: Saturday, 9 May 2026

Orgnised by Asian & Irish Community Connect

Hosted by Trinity Centre for Asian Studies

Location: Trinity College Dublin

Format: In person

Conference Objectives

1. Amplify Asian voices across social, cultural, and political spheres in Ireland.
2. Explore identity and belonging among Asian communities and Asian-Irish individuals.
3. Promote inclusion and political participation, highlighting pathways to civic engagement.
4. Bridge community, artists, academics, and policy perspectives on migration, integration, and representation.
5. Publish and disseminate research and reflections via conference proceedings.