What if you could chat with the UK’s top podiatrists over a glass of wine? What if they shared their “clinical gold” in practical quickfire presentations? What if you could spend the afternoon hiking, surfing, or golfing with those very same people? Or the evening at one of Ireland's oldest pubs?
This year's event promises to be distinct. The Firefly Summit 2017: Podiatric MSK will see 21 of the profession's top minds, 11 female and 10 male, join over 100 delegates in Sligo, Ireland’s adventure capital and home of Firefly Orthoses.
Across September 29th and 30th, you’ll have the opportunity to acquire CPD points through a series of quickfire lectures. Learn from the UK and Ireland's most renowned podiatric consultants and practitioners as they share their hands-on clinical practices. Advance your professional expertise by learning their "Clinical Gold".
The Firefly Summit seeks to connect you to these leading minds by removing the barriers of traditional conferences. A world famous surf spot, a renowned hiking destination and home to the world’s finest links golf courses, in Sligo you’ll get to dialogue with Podiatry's best in relaxed atmospheres both in and out of the conference environment.
Perched on the edge of Europe, Sligo is Ireland's hidden jewel. Framed by spectacular mountains and the roar of the Atlantic ocean the landscape has a record of drawing creative spirits, leaving an indelible influence on those who visit. And with direct flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh to Ireland West Airport, Knock, escaping to Sligo is a breeze.
This year's summit is set to be a value-packed event. During the day you'll participate in a variety of dynamic presentations, like the 10-minute rapid fire talks, the unconference sessions and the group panel discussion “The Root Model”. Once you've experienced some clinical gold, get to know your fellow podiatrists during the activities and evening events in Sligo, Firefly's home. Note that the inital programme is subject to change.
Rapid Fire Presentations — 1
Coffee Break
Rapid Fire Presentations — 2
Rapid Fire Presentations — 3
Coffee Break
Rapid Fire Presentations — 4
Unconference Sessions
Lunch
Activities (Surfing, Hiking, etc.)
Break for hotels
Social Good Sessions
In these dynamic sessions, each speaker has only 10 minutes to succinctly share the essence of their idea.
In Unconference sessions, speakers and attendees interact and learn from each-other, with discussions that develop in real-time during the event.
We wanted a diverse set of perspectives at this year's summit, and have invited 11 female and 10 male speakers. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top minds have been discussing and collaborating on topics for the past few months. Learn about their Rapid-Fire presentations below, and for more on the speakers themselves click the button beside their name.
Nicola Blower, Hannah Watkinson, Emma Cowley, Trevor Prior, and Ian Griffiths will discuss the Root Model Paradigm, taking questions from the audience.
Ticket’s for this year’s summit are now sold out. If you missed out, sign up for digital access and we'll let you know when you can view recordings of the conference and potentially livestreams of the conference.