Ireland’s leading environmental policy and management conference, Environment Ireland, takes place on Thursday 3 September at Croke Park, Dublin, featuring a range of focused sessions highlighting the pressing issues facing the environment in Ireland and further afield.
Attendees will be able to discover the latest developments in environmental policy and updates from across the sector, as well as the opportunity to put questions to a host of expert speakers during dedicated Q&A sessions.
The conference programme includes contributions from representatives of Irish government departments, European institutions, regulators, industry bodies and environmental organisations.
Speakers are set to include
- Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
- Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Eimear Cotter, Director General, Environmental Protection Agency
- Ian Marnane, Head of Unit, Environment and Health, European Environment Agency, Copenhagen
- Martina Hennessy, Assistant Secretary, Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Tom Pickerell, Global Director, Ocean Program, World Resources Institute
- Caroline Kuzemko, Professor in Political Economy of Climate Change, University of Warwick
- Alex White, Chairperson, Climate Change Advisory Council
- Eva Maria Bille, Head of Circular Economy, European Environmental Bureau
- Lizzy Pinkerton, Chief Executive Officer, Belfast Hills Partnership
- Liam Lysaght, Chief Executive Officer, National Biodiversity Data Centre
- Anja Murray, Broadcaster and Ecologist
- Hendrik W van der Kamp, Planning Consultant
- Tad Kirakowski, CEO, VOICE Ireland
- Marion Jammet, Biodiversity Lead, Irish Green Building Council
- Paul O’Neill, Head of Climate Policy, Planning and Implementation, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Janet Lynch, Sustainability Co-Ordinator, Luas
- Anne Goggin, Project Manager, Waters of LIFE
- Conor Minogue, Energy and Climate Policy Lead, Ibec
- Lisa McNamee, Planetary Health and Sustainability Lead, Irish College of GPs
- Barry O’Loughlin, Biodiversity Officer, Clare County Council
- Claire Downey, Chief Executive Officer, The Rediscovery Centre
- Colin O’Hehir, Head of Climate Change Unit, Department of Health
- Maria Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Business for Biodiversity Ireland
… and many more.
Key themes for the 2026 Environment Ireland conference will include environmental policy; sustainability and ESG; climate action; circular economy and resource management; biodiversity; water quality; planning and the environment; and the environment and health.
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
There are only a small number of opportunities remaining to get involved with Environment Ireland as a sponsor or exhibitor. Now in its 22nd year, this is the major annual environment conference in Ireland attracting 300+ key stakeholders annually. Further information is available from Fiona McCarthy, at +353 (0)1 661 3755 or email [email protected]
Register now at the early bird rate
The early bird delegate rate of €325 + VAT runs until 25 June, so don’t miss out! The standard delegate rate is €375 + VAT, while a charity rate of €195 + VAT is available for registered charities.
Secure your place online at www.environmentireland.ie, by emailing [email protected] or by calling +353 (0)1 661 3755.
Delegate registration includes access to all conference sessions, networking events, lunch and refreshments, access to conference presentations post-event, and a copy of the Environment Ireland Yearbook 2027.
