CIF Annual Conference
ELEVATING IRELAND: THE VITAL ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION IN BUILDING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
24th September 2024
Croke Park, Dublin
Ireland reached a significant milestone in 2023, as its population reached 5.2 million. We have a prime opportunity to seize the potential of this growth as a nation, with the construction sector poised to drive our progress forward.
Yet, these changing dynamics underscore the need for policy initiatives to ensure we can foster sustainable economic prosperity and competitiveness by delivering a built environment to support our evolving nation. The construction industry plays a key role in building this resilience.
We critically need a built environment including roads, transport systems, schools, hospitals and utilities, which in turn will underpin the country’s ability to realise housing targets and climate commitments.
A clear pipeline of work to support investment by the construction industry in the resources needed to deliver infrastructure is essential. The Government’s commitment to investing in the NDP is crucial for providing this certainty to support investment and growth in the sector.
 Join us on 24 September 2024 in Croke Park, 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.
The conference in numbers
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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Contact us
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
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.