The turbulent geopolitical upheaval of the last decade continues unabated. In 2026 the world order is rupturing. It is against this backdrop that Ireland is transitioning to a low carbon energy system.
This year will be the 30th Energy Ireland and it will look back at the progress Ireland has made over the last 30 years in transforming its energy system and look for any lessons for the future.
Energy Ireland 2026 will look across the energy sector, covering all technologies and challenges facing it, including a fast growing economy; growing skills gaps and the rise of AI and data centre demand.
The main focus will be on the implementation of policy, and regulation to underpin Ireland’s energy transition and the delivery of the pipeline of projects to make the transition a reality.
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Key themes for 2026:
- Geopolitical context and impact on energy sector;
- European energy policy developments;
- Financing Ireland’s energy transition;
- Electricity grid development;
- Scaling renewable energy;
- Developing Ireland’s offshore energy resources;
- AI, data centres and energy;
- Developing renewable gas projects;
- Planning system and energy infrastructure delivery;
- Developing a green hydrogen economy;
- Looking towards an integrated energy system;
- Sustainable heat and heat networks;
- The role of energy users in the energy transition.
Speakers include:
- Darragh O’Brien TD, minister for climate, energy and the environment;
- Caoimhe Archibald MLA, minister for the economy Northern Ireland;
- Cathal Marley, EirGrid;
- Dave Kirwan, Bord Gáis Energy;
- Geraldine Heavey, ESB;
- David Kelly, Gas Networks Ireland;
- Brian Carroll, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment;
- Laura Brien, Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA);
- Fergal Mulligan, Commission for Regulation for Utilities;
- Andreas Goldthau, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy;
- William Walsh, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland;
- Sonya Twohig, ENTSO-E;
- Denis O’Sullivan, Centrica Power;
- Niamh McGovern, Arthur Cox;
- James Delahunt, KPMG;
- Rena Kuwahata, Agora Energiewende;
- Brian Ó Gallachóir, Sustainability Institute, University College Cork;
- Richard Murphy, Pinsent Masons;
- Lucy Field, AFRY;
- Andreas F Brandt, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners;
- John FitzGerald, TCD;
- Karen Doyle, Gas Networks Ireland;
- Kevin O'Sullivan, Irish Times;
- Pauline O’Reilly, Irish District Energy Association;
- Úna Nic Giolla Choille;
- Neil Walker, Walker Energy Consulting;
- Stacy Feldmann, Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI);
- John O’Shea, Codema;
- Charles Kane, Greengate Biogas;
- John Walsh, ESB;
- Paul Deane, University College Cork;
- Luca Neumann, Euroheat & Power;
- Alan Farrell, Liquid Gas Ireland.
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Five reasons you should book your place now!
- Ireland’s major annual energy conference – all key players attend
- Hear from Ireland’s energy leaders: DECC, CRU, ESB, Gas Networks Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy, SSE, EirGrid
- High profile visiting experts presenting external perspectives
- Opportunity to hear all the latest developments in Irish energy in one place
- Opportunities for Q&A with speakers
Register today at the early bird rate!
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your place at Ireland’s major energy conference at the early bird rate (ending Thursday, April 16).
Online: www.energyireland.ie/conference-2026
Email: info@energyireland.ie and Tel: +353 (0) 1 661 3755.
