Annual Conference 2025 - Quantum Leap: Infrastructure and Housing Delivery in Ireland

Date: Thursday, 5th June 2025
Location: The Alex Hotel, Dublin

Ireland’s flagship consulting engineering event is back!

Agenda
08:00 – Networking Breakfast

09:00 – Opening Address
Tim Murnane, President, ACEI

09:10 – Ministerial Address
Minister Jack Chambers. Minister Chambers will outline the Government’s initiatives underpinning the National Development Plan (NDP).

09:20 – Panel Discussion
Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure and Housing Delivery Invited guests will explore how infrastructure and housing, as envisioned in the NDP, NPF, and Housing Strategy, can be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Panellists:

David O’Brien, Office of Government Procurement (OGP)
Jerry Grant, Chair of Dublin Port & Uisce Éireann
Kathryn Meghan, CEO, RIAI
John O’Regan, AECOM
Sean Sweeney, Metrolink

10:00 – Keynote Address
John Moran, Mayor of Limerick. Ireland’s first directly elected mayor shares unique insights from his extensive experience in both public and private sectors.

10:30 – Coffee Break

10:50 – Panel Discussion
Delivering Smart, Sustainable Growth in Consulting Engineering. A look at how the consulting engineering sector can influence Ireland’s economic, digital, and sustainable transitions. Panellists:

Neil Kerrigan, Enterprise Ireland
Dan Smith, HP, Workstation Channel Manager
Declan Haugh, Future Leader Winner
Kevin Rudden, Garland

11:30 – Keynote
David Sharkey, Director, Polaris. Renowned for working with top global sports teams, David will share his “building themes” approach for creating high-performing business teams and stronger sector communities.

12:00 – Panel Discussion
Realising the Value of Our Work. Exploring how the industry can attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.

Panellists:

Graeme Tinney, G&A
Paul Davis, Davis Business Consultants (TBC)
Aoife Ahern, UCD
Tim Murnane, ACEI President

12:40 – Break

12:55 – Spotlight Presentation. Ireland’s Consulting Engineers: Empowering Communities Globally. Jerry Grant introduces GOAL’s Watershare programme, highlighting the global impact of Irish engineers in developing communities.

13:05 – Networking Lunch. With Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Columnist. Gerard will share his perspective on Ireland’s political landscape ahead of the next general election.

13:55 – Closing Remarks
Shane Dempsey, Director General, ACEI

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You can find a copy of our agenda here. 

Ticket Info:
€200 – ACEI Members
€230 – Non-Members
Group Discount: 10% off for 5+ bookings
Gain 5 – CPD hours!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and learn.