About the 2026 Theme

 

Across healthcare, there is a growing recognition that identifying risks early and taking preventative action leads to better outcomes. Healthcare systems are increasingly focused on preventing illness and supporting long-term health rather than simply responding when problems arise.

 

The GPPA Practice Leadership Summit 2026 explores how that same mindset can be applied to practice leadership.

 

As practice managers and leaders, we are often faced with the immediate demands of the day - staffing challenges, financial pressures, operational issues, compliance requirements and unexpected problems that require urgent attention.

 

What if we approached practice management through a preventative lens?

 

Over two days, we'll explore how proactive leadership can help practices:

• Strengthen financial sustainability

• Build safer systems and reduce risk

• Support and retain teams

• Improve operational efficiency

• Prepare for future challenges with confidence

 

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First Speakers Announced

 

We're delighted to welcome:

 

Friday

• Tammy Darcy, Founder of The Shona Project

• Sean Jones, Jones Business Systems

 

Saturday

• David McCaffrey, MedAccount

• PJ Kiely, De Búrca Greene Solicitors

• A representative from the Department of Social Protection discussing supports available for hiring staff

 

We'll also be welcoming back Donna Riley, Suzanne Creed and Siobhan O'Neill to deliver our interactive workshops, built around the GPPA Healthy Practice Pillars of Operations, Teams and Finance.

 

These workshops are designed as a series across the weekend, allowing attendees to work through all three pillars of a healthy practice.

 

Why Attend?

 

The GPPA Practice Leadership Summit is Ireland's leading event for GP practice managers and leaders. It combines practical education, peer learning and networking in an environment designed specifically for general practice.

 

Whether you're looking to strengthen your systems, develop your team, improve financial performance or prepare your practice for future challenges, you'll leave with practical ideas and actionable plans you can implement immediately.

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Ready to Join Us This October?

 

Join practice leaders from across Ireland for two days of practical learning, fresh thinking and connection.