Up Your Game 2026
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A Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Line‑Up. Unforgettable Stories. Game‑Changing Inspiration.
At The CCD - March 3rd, 2026
🏆 What Business and S Sport Share
Big Moments, Big Mindsets: Just like sporting greats rise under pressure, high‑performing teams deliver when it counts.
Superstar Standards: Champions train with intensity, focus and hunger, the same qualities that fuel top business performers.
Leaders Who Lift Others: Whether it’s Roy Keane in a dressing room or the Sales Manager at a monthly meeting, great leaders inspire belief and momentum.
Winning Together: The best teams — on the pitch or in the office — trust each other, communicate brilliantly, and chase shared goals.
🎤 About Up Your Game
Up Your Game is where world‑class sports icons bring their biggest stories, mind‑blowing insights and “you‑had‑to‑be‑there” moments to one electric stage.
It’s a rare chance to hear the mindset, preparation and magic behind some of the most unforgettable careers in sport — and discover the simple principles that translate brilliantly into how we lead, motivate and perform at work.
This isn’t a conference.
It’s a front‑row seat to greatness.
👥 Who Should Attend
Anyone who wants to experience a motivational day that’s fun, energising, unforgettable!
> See and hear from sporting heroes and legends up close and personal!
> Learn the practical behaviours behind resilience, motivation, and high performance.
> Bring home simple, powerful lessons that make business and personal goals sharper, braver, and more connected.
Speakers 2026
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Dan Carter
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner with the All Blacks and the highest point scorer in test rugby history. Widely regarded as the greatest number 10 in rugby history
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Martin Johnson
Two time Captain for British & Irish Lions. England’s World Cup Winning Captain 2003
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Annalise Murphy
Irish Olympic silver medallist sailor, European Champion, and First woman to win Irish National Championships
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Roy Keane
Former Manchester United Captain and One of Ireland’s Greatest Footballing Legends
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Dame Kelly Holmes
Double Olympic Champion
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Ruud Gullit
Former World Football of the Year who played for Chelsea & AC Milan. Captained Dutch winning European Champion team
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Derval O'Rourke
World & European Athletics Champion
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John Kiely
5 Times All Ireland Hurling Winning Manager with Limerick
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Jim McGuinness
All Ireland Football Winner as a Coach & Player. Former Performance Consultant with Glasgow Celtic FC
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Marie Crowe
Award Winning Sports Broadcaster
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Joe Molloy
Summit Host
Sports Broadcaster, Irish Independent & Virgin Media TV
Up Your Game Partners
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Media Partner
Exhibition Partners
At Up Your Game Summit world class managers and leaders will share their experiences of sustaining the highest level of team performance.
As captains they lead their teams to:
1 Rugby World Cup
2 Six Nations Grand Slams
1 Victorious British & Irish Lions Tour
3 European Champions Leagues
7 English Premier League Titles
4 FA Cups
As managers their teams have won:
5 All-Ireland Hurling Titles
2 Six Nations Rugby Championships
1 UEFA Cup
1 All-Ireland Football title
1 FA Cup
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Join us and learn from the best in the world
At Up Your Game, elite performance isn’t just a theme — it’s the headline act. This year, we’ve assembled a speaker line-up stacked with hundreds of titles, medals, and championships. Our speakers are all icons who have shaped sport, leadership, and culture on the global stage.
When we say legends, we mean it.
“Only listen to those who are already where you want to be”
- Muhammad Ali – World Champion Boxer. (*Voted Greatest Athlete of 20th Century)