Friday 20 October 2023

Economic challenges and housing solutions; accessibility to STEM education; the decarbonisation of Ireland’s energy infrastructure; and how air transportation will be reimagined through engineering innovation are just some of the key topics that will be explored at Engineers Ireland’s National Conference.

Taking place on 25 October 2023 at O’Reilly Hall, UCD, attendees will hear hear from a range of influential thought leaders on the role engineering is playing, and can play, in key areas of our society.

Members are now being encouraged to avail of their ticket to attend this event in-person or online by registering for this event before 12 noon on Tuesday, 24 October to confirm their place.

View the Conference Agenda 

Session Chair: Dr Edmond Harty, President of Engineers Ireland 

9:30am – 9:40am: Dr Edmond Harty, President of Engineers Ireland 

9:40am – 9:50am: Prof Orla Feely, President of University College Dublin and Past President of Engineers Ireland 

9:50am – 10:10am: Mr Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer at Uisce Éireann 

10:10am – 10:30am: Dr Jason Hill, Founder, Inventor and Chief Engineer at Hill Helicopters  

10:30am – 10:50am: Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin 

10:50am – 11:10am: Q&A Session 

Break

11:10am – 11:40am: Networking and Refreshments 

SESSION TWO:  

Session Chair: Ms Laura Burke, Vice President of Engineers Ireland 

11:40am – 12:00pm: Mr Seán Atkinson, Managing Director of ESB International 

12:00pm – 12:20pm: Dr Tanya Harrington, Chair of Renewable Energy Ireland and Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer at An Post 

12:20pm – 12:40pm: Dr Ronan Lyons, Associate Professor of Economics at Trinity College, Dublin 

12:40pm – 1:00pm: Q&A Session 

Break 

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Hot Buffet Lunch

SESSION THREE: 

Session Chair: Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland 

2:00pm – 2:10pm: Mr Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland 

2:10pm – 2:50pm: Panel Session on: ‘The Role of Engineering in Building a Sustainable Future’.  

Panellists include: 

• Dr Richard Manton, Registrar at Engineers Ireland 
• Dr Elena Tsalaporta, Lecturer in Process and Chemical Engineering at University College Cork 
• Dr Matthew Kennedy, Sustainable Development Leader for Europe and Global Leader for Climate Strategy at Arup 

AWARDS: 

Awards Chair: Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland 

2:50pm – 3:00pm: Presentation of the Year Award – Presented by Dr Edmond Harty 

3:00pm – 3:10pm: CPD Accredited Employer of the Year Award – Presented by Dr Edmond Harty 

3:10pm – 3:20pm: Chartered Engineer of the Year Award – Presented by Dr Edmond Harty 

3:20pm – 3:30pm: Conference close by Dr Edmond Harty 

Networking Reception

3:30pm – 4:30pm: Complimentary Drinks Reception