National Conference

Engineers Ireland’s National Conference, entitled Green Spark: The Future of Ireland’s Energy, will be held at the Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8, on Wednesday, 19 November.

The conference will focus on discussing and showcasing the various renewable energies that will play an important part in powering Ireland over the coming years and decades, as well as the challenges that we are experiencing, and will experience, in meeting our country’s energy needs.

This event is a free benefit to all Engineers Ireland members and those interested in this exciting and thought-provoking event can book their places now via the button below.

A full programme of speakers for this event will be announced in due course.

Confirmed Speakers

Our complete speaker programme for this event will be confirmed shortly.

Seán Keyes

Executive Director of Progress Ireland

Sean Keyes is the Executive Director of Progress Ireland, and leads infrastructure policy. Previously he was finance editor of The Currency, managing editor of MoneyWeek, and editor of an equity research newsletter. His academic background is in economics.

Padraig Fleming

Biomethane Programme Manager at Gas Networks Ireland

Padraig Fleming is currently working on increasing the amount of renewable gas that Gas Networks Ireland transports to start the transformation of gas industry in Ireland to a sustainable energy business. He has previously worked for a number of energy companies including Ervia, Bord Gáis Energy, ESB, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.

Prof. Sarah McCormack

Professor in Sustainable Energy and Head of Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin

Prof. McCormack’s research focuses on solar energy technologies, luminescent solar concentrators, daylighting, and spectral modulation of light to enhance building performance and human wellbeing. She has led major national and EU-funded projects, including work on integrated renewable energy systems and ERC Proof of Concept research to advance luminescent solar technology towards application. Prof. McCormack is also an advocate for gender equity in STEM and has contributed to national discussions having addressed the Oireachtas on women in engineering and the future of STEM education.