Ireland to Host IASSIDD World Congress 2027

This week colleagues from the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) and the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS-TILDA) travelled to the 17th International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) World Congress in Chicago.

The team connected with fellow researchers, delivered 34 impactful presentations and engaged in collaborative symposiums and round-table discussions on cutting-edge research and best practice in the field across several key thematic areas including; ageing, Down Syndrome, health issues and inclusive research  

Pictured: Trinity College Dublin attend IASSIDD 2024 in Chicago.

In exciting news, Professor Mary McCarron took to the stage at the conference to officially announce that the next IASSIDD World Congress will be hosted in Dublin in 2027.

Pictured: Prof Mary McCarron announces Dublin as the next destination for the IASSIDD World Congress 2027.

The conference will be held on 17 – 20 August 2027 at the Convention Centre, a world-class conference venue in the heart of Ireland’s capital city. This event promises to be highly significant, bringing together leading minds in the field and offering invaluable opportunities for collaboration and innovation. 

As planning commences for this event, the Local Management Committee officially met with the President of IASSIDD, Professor Angus Buchanan, the Treasurer, Professor Colleen Adnams, and the PCO Director, Ms. Margaret Sherry, to begin preparations for what promises to be a landmark conference in Dublin. 

Conveniently located at the gateway to Europe, Ireland is easily accessible for UK, US and EMEA delegates. It’s also the only country in Europe to offer a US Pre-Clearance Facility. 

We’re really looking forward to welcoming attendees from around the world to Dublin, where you will have the opportunity to experience Ireland’s rich cultural heritage, innovative research culture, and friendly people. 

Mark your calendars now and we’ll have more details to share closer to 2027. 

Pictured: Prof Eilish Burke and Dr Maire O'Dwyer at a stand promoting the IASSIDD World Congress 2027 in Dublin.