Ireland’s First Responder Conference for Community First Responders (CFRs) returns to the Mullingar Park Hotel on Saturday 19 September, with early bird tickets now available until 31 August.
Now in its 12th year, RESPOND 2026 – the annual conference and exhibition organised by CFR Ireland – is aimed at experienced CFRs, new CFR schemes nationwide, emerging CFR schemes and everyone interested or committed to increasing OHCA Survival. The event will outline the plans to improve Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) survival, with current updates provided by a range of medical and healthcare experts, including four CFR related workshops for all delegates.
The Early Bird Respond 2026 Ticket includes access to the main stage presentations, a choice of four workshops, full access to the exhibition trade room, in addition to lunch, tea and coffee during the morning and afternoon breaks, exhibitor special offers and competitions.
Upon completion of payment, delegates have the option to select their preferred workshops or delay selection. However, according to CFR Ireland, due to the limited capacity of the workshops, early booking of workshops is advised.
Registered members of CFR Ireland already have their membership discount code, which allows group members to avail of a €20 discount per ticket, as well as Early Bird discount on the normal €75 ticket price. For those who have not yet received a discount code or wish to apply for one, email 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐜𝐟𝐫.𝐢𝐞
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 – the main sponsor of RESPOND 2026 – will provide a free Defibrillator Check to all CFR schemes to have their defibs tested to ensure that they deliver the ‘shocks’, according to their manufacturer’s specifications.
All delegates may register their AEDs at https://firstaidsupplies.org/defibcheck-booking-respond-2026.
