Pro Bono Lab · Project Showcase
Project Showcase 2026
Showcasing Projects, People and Partnerships
Join us for an afternoon of collaboration, learning and recognition.
Through a Climate Hackathon, project pipeline presentations, project showcases and recognition, we’ll celebrate the sustainable project professionals, sponsors and partners who have transformed learning into real-world impact.
Date
Saturday 21 November 2026
Time
11:00 to about 17:00
Venue
Common Ground Bray, Church Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Attendance
Free, by invitation
By invitation. Have a code? Enter it on Eventbrite to choose the full day, the morning walk only or the project showcase only. No code? Choose Request an invitation and we will email you if a place is available. Reservations close on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
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About the day
What the day is for
11:00 and 14:35
Climate Hackathon
15:00 to 16:30
Project Showcase and Recognition
13:00 and 16:30
Book Launch and networking
The Climate Hackathon starts with the morning walk, held in partnership with Bray Walking Tours, from Bray seafront to the gated section of the Bray to Greystones walk. The closed path is the case for the briefing at 14:35, so everyone in the room will have seen it first-hand.
The Climate Hackathon is a planning exercise. Project professionals do not need domain knowledge of coastal paths. They bring the skills to define the challenge, consult the people affected and plan a way forward. The work can also produce a first business case for the local council to consider, a skill taught on the CSPP™ course.
Lunch at 13:00 gives guests time to meet the project professionals, project sponsors and partners.
In the afternoon, St. Francis Hospice presents a case study of sustainability built into the design of their Blanchardstown building. Siel Bleu Ireland, our Pro Bono Lab partner, then presents the project pipeline their team has agreed with Regeneration. Pro Bono Lab presentations are delivered by the project professional and the project sponsor together, followed by recognition on the day.
Every project follows PRiSM, the sustainable project management method taught on the CSPP™ course. Each project has a business case and a P5 Impact Analysis, and sustainability is checked at each phase.
The afternoon ends with the book launch of Leading Projects in Chaos, Rhealyn Mugri’s first book.
Programme
Schedule for the day
Two parts in one day. You can join from the walk or arrive at the venue for lunch.
Part one · Morning
- 11:00
Walk from Bray seafront to the cliff walk
The group walks from the seafront to the gated section of the Bray to Greystones walk, in partnership with Bray Walking Tours. About 90 minutes at an easy pace. The meeting point is in your confirmation.
- 13:00
Light lunch and networking at Common Ground Bray
A light lunch with tea or coffee, locally sourced. Time to meet the project professionals, project sponsors and partners.
Part two · Afternoon
- 14:00
Opening remarks
Welcome, the purpose of the Pro Bono Lab, and the plan for the afternoon.
- 14:10
Case study: St. Francis Hospice
How sustainability is built into the whole project. St. Francis Hospice shows how it shaped their work in Blanchardstown, including the design of the building. The community, patients, families, staff and future needs shaped the design.
- 14:35
Climate Hackathon briefing: the Bray to Greystones walk
The challenge is introduced using the section of the walk seen in the morning. The briefing covers scope, the people to consult, and how the planning work will run in the new year.
- 15:00
Project Showcase: Siel Bleu Ireland and the project pipeline
Siel Bleu Ireland presents the projects open to project professionals through the Pro Bono Lab, and the outcome each one is meant to deliver.
- 15:20
Break
Tea and coffee.
- 15:35
Project showcases and recognition
Pro Bono Lab presentations, each delivered by the project professional and the project sponsor together. Projects that have reached the agreed stage are recognised afterwards.
- 16:30
Book launch: Leading Projects in Chaos
Rhealyn Mugri launches her first book.
- 16:55
Close
Closing remarks and the date of the next Showcase.
Times are indicative and may change on the day.
On the day
Who presents
Partner
Siel Bleu Ireland
Siel Bleu Ireland delivers exercise classes to 13,000+ participants a week in 25 counties. As our Pro Bono Lab partner, they have opened ten projects to project professionals, including a website revamp, funding plans and a governance review.
See the project pipeline →Case study
St. Francis Hospice
A worked example of sustainability built in from the start. St. Francis Hospice shares how the design of their Blanchardstown building was shaped by the community, patients, families, staff and future needs.
Project showcases
Project professionals and sponsors
Pro Bono Lab presentations are delivered by the project professional and the project sponsor together. They cover what the organisation asked for, what was delivered and what changed. Presenters are announced closer to the day.
How a Showcase works →Recognition
Recognition on the day
Projects that have reached the agreed stage are recognised after the showcases, in front of the project sponsors and partners.
About the Pro Bono Lab →Book launch
Leading Projects in Chaos
Leading Projects in Chaos is Rhealyn Mugri’s first book, published by Regeneration. It is written for people who lead projects without formal authority, and covers how to start, stabilise and lead a project when the decisions sit with someone else.
Copies are available at the Showcase, signed on the day.
Practical details
Before you come
Venue
Common Ground Bray is a community co-operative space on Church Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The venue has level access. Regeneration has the space for the full day.
Getting there
Take the DART to Bray, or a local or regional bus to the town centre, then walk a short distance to Church Terrace. Buses also run to Bray seafront, where the walk starts. The venue has no parking. The nearest is the local church car park. Check the TFI Journey Planner for times.
The walk
The route is flat along the seafront, with a gentle climb towards the cliff path. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a jacket and a refillable water bottle. In bad weather the route is shortened and lunch starts earlier. Anyone who joins the walk does so at their own risk and looks after their own safety.
Food
A light lunch with tea or coffee is provided at 13:00, locally sourced. Tea and coffee again at the afternoon break. Let us know about dietary needs when you confirm your attendance.
Attendance
Attendance is free and by invitation. Reserve your attendance on Eventbrite: enter your invitation code, or choose Request an invitation and we will email you if a place is available. Charities and social enterprises are welcome to get in touch about taking part.
Photography
We may take candid photos at the event for use on our social media and website. By attending, you agree to this. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please tell a member of the team on the day.
On the day
Running late or have a question on the day? Contact the Regeneration team on +353-85-209-9872.
Questions
Good to know
Do I have to join the morning walk?
No. When you reserve, you can choose the full day, the morning walk only, or the project showcase only. The walk is recommended because the Climate Hackathon briefing refers to it. Anyone who joins the walk does so at their own risk and looks after their own safety.
Who is the day for?
Regeneration project professionals, their project sponsors, Pro Bono Lab and community partners, and a small number of invited guests.
How do I attend?
Reserve your attendance on Eventbrite. Places are limited and by invitation. Have a code? Enter it in the promo code box to see your options. No code? Choose Request an invitation and we will email you if a place is available. Confirmed guests receive the meeting point and details by email.
What is the Climate Hackathon?
A planning exercise based on one real community issue, in this case the Bray to Greystones walk. Teams research the issue, consult the people affected and prepare a plan. The briefing at the Showcase introduces it. The planning work follows in the new year.
Will there be another Showcase?
Yes. A second Project Showcase is planned for late January 2027, with a wider audience and delivered Pro Bono Lab projects.
Is there a charge to attend?
There is no charge. A light lunch with tea or coffee is provided.
How do I get to Common Ground Bray?
Common Ground Bray is a community co-operative space on Church Terrace, Bray, with level access. Take the DART to Bray, or a local or regional bus to the town centre, then walk a short distance to Church Terrace. Buses also run to Bray seafront, where the walk starts. The venue has no parking. The nearest is the local church car park. Check the TFI Journey Planner for times.
What is the walk like, and what food is provided?
The route follows the seafront and is flat, with one gentle climb. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a jacket and a refillable water bottle. A locally sourced light lunch is served at 13:00. In bad weather the route is shortened and lunch moves earlier.
What is Leading Projects in Chaos?
Rhealyn Mugri’s first book, published by Regeneration. It is launched at the Showcase and is written for people who lead projects without formal authority.
Will there be photography?
We may take candid photos at the event for use on our social media and website. By attending, you agree to this. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please tell a member of the team on the day.
Can my charity or social enterprise take part?
Yes. Regeneration’s Pro Bono Lab pairs project professionals with charities and social enterprises. If your organisation has a project that needs support, email info@regeneration.ie.
Present at the next Showcase
Every cohort finishes with a Showcase, where you present your project with your sponsor to partners and peers.
How the Showcase works