Wednesday 27th June
  • Registration (Afternoon) 
  • Delegate Reception at Áras an Uachtaráin, hosted by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins 5pm - 7pm. http://www.president.ie/ for more information on the president and the Aras.
  • The number of delegates that can be facilitated at the Aras is limited. It is likely that more people will wish to attend than is possible. Our foreign visitors will have to be facilitated before guests from the Republic of Ireland can be considered. The committee of G-Force appreciates your understanding.
Thursday 28th June
  • Opening Ceremony: Conference is opened by Mr Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice and Equality. Address by Commissioner of An Garda Siochana.
  • Dr. Vera Sheridan and Dr. Mel Duffy from Dublin City University launch report into experiences of LGBT Gardaí.
  • Presentation of the issues facing LGBT employees and police employees in Europe and beyond.
  • Staff Network Development and Building a business case for LGBT support.
  • Supporting your LGBT employees development - Positive Action Leadership Programme.
  • Best Practice in HR Policies for employers.
  • Supporting Transgendered staff in the workplace - practical guidelines.
  • Developing awareness in employee support structures - Occupational Health professionals, EAS professionals and Unions.
  • Support for Central and Eastern European LGBT Police.
  • Supporting retired LGBT Police Officers.
  • Walking tour of Dublin Castle to delegate reception.
Friday 29th June
  • Conference Delegates addressed on situation in Europe for LGBT Rights and LGBT victims of crime.
  • Address on Best Practice LGBT Community Policing issues. Why is it an organisational imperative.
  • LGBT Liaison officers - best practice (job description, selection, training, role, visibility etc)
  • Crime Investigation and using LGBT staff in fighting/solving homophobic crimes.
  • Homophobia/Transphobia as aggravating factors in the legal system.
  • Policing and Transgendered people. Practical steps when dealing with victims and offenders.
  • Policing and Young people. Practical steps when dealing with victims and offenders/LGBT bullying.
  • The next generation- Where next for the progressive countries.
  • Policing LGBT people in Central and Eastern Europe. What is the role of the EGPA?
  • presentation on training programme for police officers on LGBT issues. Developed by EGPA, G-Force and University College Dublin.
  • Conference Closing and Presentation of Findings.
  • Conference Meal.

Saturday 30th June 

Dublin Gay Pride Festival