The SYS Conference is the highlight of the SYS calendar and is a great opportunity for young lawyers to build and maintain networks with colleagues at their own level while gaining insights into the latest legal developments. The 2026 Conference is being held at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel on Saturday 10 October.

The theme for this year is ‘The Times They Are A-Changing: The Role of the Lawyer in Ireland’s Evolving Legal Landscape’.

The SYS have a fantastic line-up of speakers organised to discuss this topic including; Mr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court and Noeline Blackwell, human rights lawyer, former director general of FLAC, and former chief executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

The conference is a one-day event comprising 3 hours of CPD-eligible talks and discussions, a three-course dinner and banquet dinner.

The conference and evening celebrations will celebrate the SYS’s contribution to the legal profession and its continued role in supporting the next generation of solicitors.

How to book your tickets

• Eventbrite: Individual tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
• Group Bookings: To avoid repetitive booking fees, the SYS Committee can book tickets directly for groups of 4 or more. Just have one member of the group email the SYS committee at societyofyoungsolicitors@gmail.com with the names of the group and we will revert with bank details and reserve the tickets for you.
• Firm bookings: Alternatively, if your firm is covering the cost of your ticket, you can email us (societyofyoungsolicitors@gmail.com) with the number and names of attendees, and we will invoice your firm for the full amount (bypassing the booking fee)

Note: In addition to purchasing a ticket, every attendee must complete this Google form advising us of who they wish to share a room with and notifying us of any allergens no later than Tuesday 22 September. Otherwise, we will have to resort to random room allocation.

This year’s conference is proudly sponsored by headline sponsor Nixon McQuade.