Dublin hosts a vibrant calendar of conferences, ranging from large-scale industry conferences and high-profile executive networking to immersive team-building activities and workshops. Many of the city's top events provide excellent platforms to connect with leaders, policymakers, and business professionals. The Mespil Hotel is conveniently located close to many of these event spaces enabling easy access to minimise your travel time:
Located a 10 minute walk away this venue plays host to sporting, Conferences, equestrian and musical events:
Dublin Horse Show — 5–9 August 2026
ZEB Summit — 21–23 September 2026
Dublin Mind Body Experience (Autumn) — 2–4 October 2026
Architecture & Building Expo — 7–8 October 2026
A Place in the Sun Live Property Showcase — 10–11 October 2026
Autumn PTSB Ideal Home Show — 16–18 October 2026
NEVO Electric Vehicle Show Ireland — 7–9 November 2026
Education Buildings Ireland — 11–12 November 2026
DataCentres Ireland — 18–19 November 2026
Comic-Con Ireland — 21–23 November 2026
Elf Town Dublin — 22 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
Megacon Live Dublin – 16–17 Jan 2027
Air Finance Dublin 2027 – 25–28 January 2027
Irish Running Show – 6–7 Feb 2027
Catex – 16–18 Feb 2027
The Convention Centre Dublin is a world class conference venue located in Dublin’s Docklands, just 20-25 minute stroll from the hotel. Opened in 2010, the CCD has hosted over 1,500 events from symposiums to conventions.
European Conference on Positive Psychology (ECPP 2026) - 1–4 July 2026
Dublin Comic Con Summer 2026 - 8–9 August 2026
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) Annual Conference - 1 October 2026
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz - 25 October 2026
The Body Keeps the Score – Dr. Bessel van der Kolk - 31 October 2026
Miriam's Full English LIVE - 31 October 2026
r. Rangan Chatterjee - 15 November 2026
International Association for Youth Mental Health (IAYMH 2026) - 23–27 November 2026
Vladimir's Viennese Christmas - 19 December 2026
The Irish EU Presidency runs from 1 July to 31 December 2026 and includes more than 250 official events, taking place in venues across Dublin including Dublin Castle and other official building in Dublin City Centre.
Informal Meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers – 16–17 July 2026
Informal Meeting of Research and Innovation Ministers – 20–21 July 2026
Informal Meeting of Environment Ministers – 23–24 July 2026
Informal Meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) Ministers – 18 September 2026
Informal Meeting of Competitiveness Ministers – September 2026
Informal Meeting of Agriculture Ministers – September 2026
Informal Meeting of Transport Ministers – October 2026
Informal Meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers – October 2026
Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers – October 2026
Informal Meeting of Health Ministers – October 2026
Informal Meeting of Education Ministers – November 2026
Informal Meeting of Housing Ministers – 27–28 November 2026
Interparliamentary Conference on Peace in Global Volatility – 29 November 2026
Conference on Defence Industry – 27 November 2026
Political and Security Committee (PSC) Visit – 13–15 September 2026
Meeting of CAP Strategic Plans Directors – 16 September 2026
Trade Policy Committee – 17–18 September 2026
Meeting of Directors General for Communications – 17–18 September 2026
European Political Community Summit – November 2026
Informal Meeting of the European Council – November 2026
