IRISH DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

Join us for an enlightening and engaging event where professionals, experts, and enthusiasts gather to explore the latest advancements, trends and opportunities in the district energy sector in Ireland and abroad.

When & Where

• Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025

• Time: 08:30am - 16:30pm

• Location & Format: The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7. Fully in-person event.

The IrDEA Annual Conference 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in district energy and its vital role in transforming Ireland's heating sector to low-carbon. This year's conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, energy sector representatives, and public bodies - among others - to share insights, foster collaborations, and drive innovation within the Irish district energy landscape. Speakers, Sponsors & Full Programme to be announced in the coming weeks.

This year we are honored to have Minister Darragh O'Brien  T.D. as a keynote speaker for the event. Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Marie Donnelly, Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights, SEAI as well as Brian Carroll, Assistant Secretary General of the Department of Climate, Energy and  the environment will also speak at the conference.  

Take a look below to see the full agenda and line-up of speakers. 

Who Should Attend

The IrDEA Annual Conference 2025 is designed for professionals and organisations involved or interested in district energy, including but not limited to:

• Energy providers and utilities

• Government representatives and policymakers

• Local authority staff and other public bodies

• Engineers, architects, and urban planners

• Energy consultants and researchers

• Technology providers and equipment manufacturers

• Sustainable development organisations

• Financial institutions and investors

• Students and academia

Be part of the transformative conversations, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives that will shape the future of the low-carbon heating sector Ireland towards 2030 and beyond.