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Children’s Research Network’s 7th Annual Conference

Children’s Research Network’s 7th Annual Conference
“Growing Up in the Digital Environment”
Thursday 6th December 2018

Children’s Research Network’s 7th Annual Conference “Growing Up in the Digital Environment”


Date: Thursday 6th December, 2018

Venue: Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse St,  Dublin 2, Ireland

The day includes a lunch, tea and coffee & mulled wine complemented by mince pies

Cost: CRN Member: €100; Non-Member: €150; Student Member: €75; Student Non-Member: €110. Book your place!

This conference will explore a number of key questions including:

What is the impact of information technology on children’s development and well-being?
How do we parent in the digital age?
Can digital tools support children’s learning and participation? 

The research outcomes will be presented with thought provoking keynotes, inspiring presentations and an insight into how research is critical to understanding the positive and negative impacts of the digital environment on children’s lives.

Keynote speakers include:

Cliona Curley, Programme Director of CyberSafeIreland and specialises in cybercrime analysis and investigation.
Colman Noctor
, author of “Cop On: What It Is and Why Your Child Needs It to Thrive and Survive in Today's World”.

Further information on the conference and how to register can be found on the Children’s Research Network’s website or by contacting James O'Connor, joconnor@effectiveservices.org.