The World Community Development Conference is a unique chance to share and showcase Irish community work practice and the work of community projects and initiatives in Ireland. 

Would you like to make connections with other community workers in Ireland and from all over the world? Are you interested in making a contribution to the World Community Development Conference in Ireland this summer?

The organising group of WCDC2018 welcomes your contribution! 

Please tell us about the contribution you would like to make.
  • It could be a presentation as part of a panel of presenters to a small group of 20-30 participants (15-20 mins). 
  • It could be a practice workshop (1h hour approx. to 20-30 participants).
  • It could be a poster presentation (posters displayed and one to one conversations with participants)
  • It could be a film screening or other visual arts response, we are interested in your suggestions! If you make a proposal like this please indicate how much time might be allocated. 
All contributions should be related to one or more of the conference themes below.

You can make more than one submission if you wish and submissions can be made without prior registration.

Please ensure that you are registered so that you will receive information about accommodation and other relevant information. If you are applying for the reduced rate (see below) please register but do not make the payment. You can register for the WCDC2018 here World Community Development Conference 2018

Additional Information for Prospective Participants Living in Ireland

The conference organisers are committed to including as many interested people as possible in the conference which is already attracting huge international interest with places filling up fast.

Because of Irish state subsidies, a limited number of places are available at €150 for community work practitioners and participants living in Ireland. Please ensure that you register at WCDC2018 Registration. Complete the registration form but do not make a payment on the payment page. Your registration will be submitted even without making a payment (you need to register so we can monitor numbers and ensure that you get all the updates)

For consideration under this process apply before March 1st 2018 by completing the application that is available below.

For additional information please email bursaries@wcdc2018.ie

If you wish to submit a proposal/abstract for inclusion in the conference and/or if you wish to apply for the reduced fee please register your details below.

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