The countdown is officially on for the Irish Strength & Conditioning Conference 2025, taking place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast.

This flagship event brings together fitness professionals, coaches, sport scientists, and industry leaders for two days of learning, connection, and professional development.


World-Renowned Speaker Line-Up


Dr Nick Winkelman (IRFU): Coaching, communication, and skill acquisition in elite environments

Mike Boyle: International S&C leader and former coach to the Boston Red Sox, Bruins, and US Olympic teams.

Stu McMillan (ALTIS, live link): Speed coach to over 70 Olympians and expert in high-performance environments

Paudie Roche: S&C coach with experience across multiple sports, including roles with Arsenal FC, Munster Rugby, and the IRFU

Jason McGahan (Kerry GAA): Delivering practical tools for performance in team sport settings

Prof Paul Comfort: Connecting academic research with applied coaching practice

David Grey: Rethinking rehab and return-to-play through a movement-first lens

Dr Denise Martin: Expertise in digital coaching practices

Speaker Left to Right: Mike Boyle, Stu McMillan, Paudie Roche, David Grey, Jason McGahan, Dr. Nick Winkleman, Dr. Denise Martin and Prof. Paul Comfort.

Why Attend?

  • Earn 5 UKSCA CPD points + 3 REPs CPD points
  • Gain practical coaching tools and applied strategies
  • Learn real-world insights from leading experts
  • Network with the wider coaching community
  • Help shape the future of S&C in Ireland

Conference Schedule


Single-Day Tickets Now Available

You can now purchase single-day tickets for €89.00, making it easier to attend the day that best suits your schedule.

Ireland Active & REPs Ireland members can avail of the following discounts:

Saturday Ticket: Code Sat10

Full Weekend Ticket: Code Conf25

Friday Ticket: Code Fri10


Group Bookings Available

Bringing your team or a group of coaches? Group booking discounts are available for clubs, universities, and organisations attending together. To arrange a group booking, please contact info@repsireland.ie.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a professional community.