PENDULUM
Pendulum Summit
Pendulum brings some of the world's most compelling speakers, leaders and thinkers to Ireland, creating transformational live experiences for individuals, teams and organisations.
UP CLOSE WITH
Extraordinary people.
Real conversations.
In September 2026, Up Close With launched at 3Arena Dublin with Oprah Winfrey's first ever visit to Ireland, bringing more than 7,000 people together for an unforgettable evening of conversation, insight and connection.
This was just the beginning.
OUR FIRST CHAPTER
It began
with Oprah.
On 14 September 2026, more than 7,000 people gathered at 3Arena Dublin for the inaugural Up Close With event.
A landmark evening exploring leadership, resilience, purpose, relationships, reinvention and the experiences behind one of the world's most extraordinary lives and careers.
7,000+
people at 3Arena
Oprah
our inaugural guest
Dublin
14 September 2026
ABOUT UP CLOSE WITH
Closer to the people who shape our world.
Up Close With is a premium live conversation series bringing audiences closer to extraordinary people through thoughtful, revealing and deeply human conversations.
Remarkable people
Globally recognised voices with stories, ideas and experiences worth hearing first-hand.
Real conversation
No traditional keynote. No panel discussion. Just thoughtful conversation with room to go deeper.
Lasting impact
Evenings designed to leave audiences thinking differently about leadership, life, purpose and possibility.
OUR PARTNERS
The people behind the experience.
Up Close With brings together expertise in world-class live events, leadership experiences and international talent.
FRONT ROW
Front Row Speakers
Front Row Speakers connects audiences and organisations with leading international speakers, personalities and thought leaders for memorable live experiences.
PENDULUM SUMMIT 2027
A Future Without Limits.
Pendulum Summit returns to Dublin in January 2027, bringing together another exceptional line-up of leaders, thinkers and high performers for one day of learning, leadership and connection.
Already confirmed for 2027
Amal Clooney
Diana Nyad
Michael Wooldridge
Amy Brann
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