CIF Annual Conference

DRIVING INNOVATION AND PROGRESS TO SUPPORT IRELAND’S DEVELOPMENT

30 September 2025

Croke Park, Dublin

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The CIF Annual Conference is the must-attend event for the entire construction sector. The Summit will bring together senior sector leaders, policy-makers and other stakeholders to discuss developments across the county to facilitate the successful delivery of crucial policies to support a viable construction industry. The industry plays a key role in building Ireland’s future and needs the policy initiatives to ensure it can foster sustainable economic prosperity and competitiveness to support our evolving nation. The Government’s commitment to investing in the NDP is crucial for providing this certainty to support investment and growth in the sector.

Significant progress that has been made by the industry in the last 12 months highlighting critical infrastructure issues that directly impact housing, FDI, and national wellbeing. However there are still unresolved challenges in water supply, electricity, and transport that demand urgent and actionable solutions.  We critically need to construct a sustainable built environment including roads, transport systems, schools, hospitals and utilities, which in turn will underpin the country’s ability to realise housing targets and to meet our critical climate commitment targets.

Expert speakers will discuss a range of pertinent industry issues including the challenges and opportunities for housing delivery in Ireland and the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP); innovating for enhanced productivity, embracing emerging technologies and the surge of ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) and supporting businesses in adapting to changing regulations and technologies.

Educating the workforce of the future, increasing pathways into construction and ensuring a diverse and inclusive work culture are critical to supplying a pipeline of talent for the industry.

In this significant year that the CIF proudly celebrates the momentous milestone of its  90th anniversary we will reflect on the remarkable achievements of the past, and setting our sights on the promising future that lies ahead.

Join us on 30 September 2025 in Croke Park, for insightful and stimulating discussions on Ireland’s vibrant construction sector, how to increase productivity and improve efficiencies for your business, and to connect with brands, organisations, suppliers and key industry buyers. Don’t miss out as we explore the construction industry’s key role in building for a growing nation and how the sector can scale up to drive Ireland’s development.

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Topics You'll See at the CIF Annual Conference Summit

Elevating Ireland: The Vital Role of Construction in Building Sustainable Growth

  • Contributions from the CIF, industry, and government
  • Supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth for the construction industry
  • Delivering sustainable energy and growth for the population
  • Addressing the challenges of population growth
  • Delivering a planning system that supports progress
 

Policy Development and Implementation

  • Implementing the National Development Plan (NDP)
  • Impact of the National Planning Framework (NPF)
  • Meeting our critical climate commitment targets
 

Construction and Society

  • Infrastructure investments
  • Expediting infrastructure delivery
  • Constructing a sustainable built environment
  • Decarbonising construction
 

Innovation and Technology in Construction

  • Innovating for enhanced productivity
  • Emerging technologies and the surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Quantum computing in the built environment
  • Offsite Manufacturing/Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – the key challenges
 

Education and Professional Development

  • The role of youth in sustainable development
  • Education and Careers
  • Increasing pathways into construction
  • Ensuring a diverse and inclusive work culture
  • Educating the workforce of the future
  • Upskilling and empowering our current workforce
  • Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)

Who Should Attend?

Local authorities

Semi-state agencies

Government departments

Contractors

Sub-contractors

Engineers

Architects

Quantity surveyors

Business owners

Directors

Managers

ESG leaders (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

IT professionals

Digital construction professionals

Technology providers

Educators

Skills and training providers

Recruitment consultants

Infrastructure project leaders

Planners

Policy makers

Distributors

Craftspeople

Apprentices

Procurement officials

Tendering officials

Contractual officials

Quality assurance managers

Taxation managers

Investment managers

Legal firms

Research and development experts

FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) firms

Utility companies

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For sponsorship opportunities contact:

Wayne Leitch
Lead Partnership Manager
Mob: +353 86 857 5144
Email: [email protected]

For any queries or ticket sales, contact:

Jackie Bryan
Conference Facilitator
Tel: +353 87 055 7913
Email: [email protected]

Venue

Croke Park, Dublin

Car Parking

Croke Park provides up to 600 free parking spaces. Click here to learn more about how to access them.

By Foot

Croke Park is just a 15 minute walk from the City Centre.

By Train

The closest railway station is Drumcondra at the intersection of Drumcondra Road (N1) and Clonliffe Road, a 5 minute walk from the stadium. The closest DART stations are Connolly and Clontarf. Connolly is a 15-20 minute walk and Clontarf a 20-25 minute walk to the stadium. The closest LUAS stops are Connolly (Red Line) and Parnell (Green Line). The nearest Intercity Rail stop is at Connolly Station

By Bus

Take the No 3, 11, 11a 16, 16a and 41 from the City Centre to Drumcondra Road.

By Bike

Croke Park is just a cycle from the City Centre. The nearest Dublin Bike stations are located on North Circular Road and Mountjoy Square. There is also a two-tier parking facility in the Davin Stand car park.

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