National Lipoedema Conference 2026

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Cork International Hotel, Cork

📅 Registration: 8:15am
🎤 Conference: 9:00am – 5:30pm
✨ Evening Celebration: From 7:00pm

Join patients, healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates from across Ireland and beyond for Ireland's first National Lipoedema Conference.

Hosted by Lipoedema Support Network Ireland, this landmark event will bring together leading experts, inspiring patient voices and organisations dedicated to improving awareness, education and care for people living with lipoedema.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to learn more, this conference has something for everyone.

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🎟 Book Conference Ticket

✨ Book Evening Celebration

📍 Venue Information

Welcome to Ireland's first National Lipoedema Conference.

This event has been created to bring together the lipoedema community, healthcare professionals and organisations committed to improving awareness, education and patient care.

Throughout the day you'll hear from leading national and international speakers, discover the latest research and treatment developments, explore practical approaches to living well with lipoedema and connect with others who understand the journey.

Our aim is simple:

Educate • Empower • Connect

Why Attend

🎓 Learn

Hear from recognised Irish and international experts covering diagnosis, treatment, conservative management, surgery, research and living well with lipoedema.

🤝 Connect

Meet people living with lipoedema, healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates from across Ireland and beyond.

🔬 Discover

Visit our exhibition hall featuring organisations, clinics, therapists and companies supporting the lipoedema community.

💜 Be Inspired

Leave feeling informed, supported and empowered with practical knowledge and new connections.

Who Should attend

This conference is suitable for:

People living with lipoedema
Family members, carers and supporters
GPs and Primary Care Teams
Physiotherapists
Manual Lymph Drainage Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Nurses
Dietitians
Researchers and students
Anyone interested in improving awareness and care for lipoedema

Conference Schedule

8:15am: Registration Opens & Exhibition Hall
9:00am: Welcome & Conference Begins
Morning:Expert presentations and educational sessions
Morning Break: Tea, coffee & networking in the Exhibition Hall
Late Morning: Speaker sessions
Break: Lunch, networking & exhibition viewing
Afternoon: Speaker sessions, patient perspectives & panel discussions
5:30pm: Conference Close
7:00pm:Evening Celebration Begins

A detailed programme and speaker timetable will be published closer to the event.

Speakers

25+ Expert Speakers • 9 Countries • One Shared Mission

Educating • Collaborating • Improving Care

We're delighted to welcome an exceptional line-up of Irish and international speakers, bringing together expertise across medicine, surgery, research, rehabilitation, nutrition, patient advocacy and lived experience.

Together, they represent some of the leading voices in lipoedema care from across Europe and beyond.

A full conference programme and speaker timetable will be released closer to the event.

🇩🇪 Clinical Lead: Prof. (PD) Dr. med. Mojtaba Ghods

🔬 Research & Medical Science

🇩🇪🇮🇷 Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi
🇩🇪 Prof. Julia Groß
🇩🇪 Dr. rer. nat. Sabrina Gohlke
🇩🇪 Dr. Julia Steindl

🏥 Surgery & Clinical Practice

🇩🇪 Dr. Adrian Zaharie
🇩🇪 Dr. Norina Cornelius
🇮🇹 Dr. Agostino Bruno
🇨🇾 Dr. Iakovos Georgiou
🇩🇪 Dr. Kai Klasmeyer
🇩🇪 Dr. Corinna Giera
🇩🇪 Dr. Johanna Schreiber
🇬🇧 Mr. Vasu Karri
🇬🇷 Dr. Apostolos Siafliakis
🇩🇪 Dr. Thomas Witte

🌿 Lifestyle, Nutrition & Symptom Management

🇮🇪 Dr. Paul Scully
🇮🇪 🇮🇹Virginia Ziulu
🇮🇪🇧🇷 Anna Mottha
🇮🇪 Antoinette O'Connor
🇮🇹 Gregorio Segatto

💜 Patient Experience & Advocacy

🇮🇪🇬🇧 Louise George
🇮🇪 Susie Birney - ICPO
🇬🇧 Kate Forster - Lipoedema UK
🇮🇪 Lipoedema Support Network Ireland: Aileen Duffy, AnnMarie McGoldrick & Stephanie Twohig

Evening Celebration

Continue the Conversation

Following the conference, join us for an evening of celebration, connection and community.

Beginning at 7:00pm, our Evening Celebration offers the perfect opportunity to relax after a day of learning, reconnect with friends, meet speakers and exhibitors, and celebrate the incredible progress being made within the Irish lipoedema community.

Everyone is welcome—whether you're attending alone or with family and friends.

Dress code comfortable & confident! 💃

Tickets available here

Sponsors & Exhibitors

We're incredibly grateful to the organisations supporting Ireland's first National Lipoedema Conference.

Their partnership helps make this event possible and demonstrates a shared commitment to improving awareness, education and care for people living with lipoedema. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to meet our exhibitors, learn about the products and services they offer, ask questions and discover valuable resources to support their journey.

Whether you're looking for compression garments, specialist equipment, conservative therapies, patient resources or clinical expertise, our exhibition area will provide an excellent opportunity to connect directly with organisations dedicated to supporting the lipoedema community.

Venue

Cork International Hotel

The National Lipoedema Conference will take place at the Cork International Hotel, conveniently located just minutes from Cork Airport.

The venue offers:

Complimentary on-site parking
Fully accessible conference facilities
Hotel accommodation
Restaurant and bar
Convenient access by road and public transport

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a diagnosis to attend?

No. Everyone with an interest in lipoedema is welcome.

Can healthcare professionals attend?

Absolutely. The conference has been designed for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Can I attend only the Evening Celebration?

Yes. Evening Celebration tickets are available separately.

Will lunch be provided?

Yes. Lunch and refreshments are included with conference tickets.

Is parking available?

Yes. Complimentary parking is available at the venue.

Will there be exhibitors?

Yes. Our exhibition hall will be open throughout the day.

When will the full programme be available?

A detailed programme and speaker timetable will be published closer to the event.

Why This Conference Matters

This is the first national conference of its kind in Ireland dedicated entirely to lipoedema.

Our aim is to bring together patients, healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates to increase awareness, share knowledge and improve the future of lipoedema care across Ireland.

Together, we can create lasting change through education, collaboration and community.

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