Mater Private Network Wins “Healthcare Education Event of the Year” at the 2025 Irish Healthcare Awards

Mater Private Network and CVRI Dublin are proud to announce that they have been awarded “Healthcare Education Event of the Year” at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2025 for their flagship event, the Dublin Heart Summit. This recognition celebrates the organisations’ commitment to advancing cardiovascular education, clinical excellence, and innovation in heart health across Ireland. 

A panel of over 30 expert judges, including leading physicians, educators, patient advocates, medical journalists, and representatives from the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, carefully reviewed this year’s entries. The judges said that this flagship educational event raised awareness of cardiac conditions and treatments, achieving high-impact education with large attendance and very high delegate satisfaction.  

Now in its second year, the Dublin Heart Summit is a collaboration between Mater Private Network and the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) Dublin, supported by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Irish Cardiac Society. The 2025 Summit brought together over 700 healthcare professionals including cardiologists, GPs, and allied health specialists, to explore the latest developments in cardiovascular medicine, patient care, and research. 

The event was designed to foster collaboration, encourage knowledge-sharing, and inspire new approaches to improving outcomes in cardiovascular disease. This year’s programme featured expert-led discussions on emerging treatments, ground-breaking technologies, and evolving models of care, underscoring Ireland’s growing reputation as a leader in heart health innovation. 

Adopting a hybrid delivery model, the Summit provided both in-person and virtual participation, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement across the healthcare community. All attendees received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification and access to on-demand educational materials to support continued learning. 

In addition to its clinical impact, the Dublin Heart Summit played an important role in raising public awareness around cardiovascular disease. Through national broadcast coverage and expert interviews, Mater Private Network helped bring key messages about prevention and heart health to a wider audience.  

Speaking about the award, Professor Robert Byrne, Director of Cardiology and Director of the CVRI at Mater Private Network said “We are honoured to receive this recognition from the Irish Healthcare Awards. The Dublin Heart Summit reflects our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, education, and innovation. Through collaboration with our partners in RCSI and the Irish Cardiac Society, we are helping shape the future of cardiovascular care while improving outcomes for patients across Ireland.” 

The Dublin Heart Summit has now established itself as Ireland’s leading cardiovascular education forum, uniting professionals from across disciplines to share insights, exchange ideas, and advance the understanding of heart health. Looking ahead to 2026, a new symposium – the Women’s Heart Summit – will take place on 24th January, followed by the 3rd Dublin Heart Summit on 18th April.