The Convention Centre Dublin

09/09/2024

IMEX America is almost here, will we be seeing you there?

Our team are getting ready to head to Las Vegas to show you how you can create a positive impact with your event at The CCD. Come meet our team and book your appointment now.

https://imexamerica.com/newfront/exhibitor/11923

03/09/2024

Business events bring people together to engage and network, so making them accessible to all is key. We are committed to making The CCD as physically and emotionally welcoming as possible for all who visit.

We work with clients to ensure that all attending our venue are are comfortable in the spaces and able to experience all aspects of the event. Here are just some of the ways we do this.

Accessibility at The CCD. As an award-winning venue, we prioritize inclusivity with facilities for the visually impaired, assisted hearing, and wheelchair access.

30/08/2024

Whether you are extending your stay in Dublin or looking to grab a taste of the city in between meetings or conference sessions, the opportunities to be entertained are endless.

Check out some of our recommendation for live entertainment to catch while you’re in the city.

In Dublin: Live entertainment. Dublin is a lively capital city alive with culture, history, and an unmistakable charm. Take some time to wander through

28/08/2024

Not only is cycling a greener choice, reducing carbon emissions and easing traffic congestion, but it's also the perfect way to navigate our compact and vibrant city. Hop on one of of our dublinbikes and experience the city in a more sustainable way!

26/08/2024

Considering Dublin for your next conference or event? Check out why past clients of The CCD would recommend our accessible, iconic venue.

Hear from our clients about their experiences at The Convention Centre Dublin. Genuine feedback and stories from event hosts and attendees.

23/08/2024

Considering alternative hospitality options for your event can ensure that you are being as kind to the planet as possible. Choosing more sustainable hospitality options can be a small change for a huge impact!

We recommend:
🌍 Monitoring attendance and catering for the correct number of delegates to avoid excess food production and waste.

🌍 Working with your Hospitality Manager to create an eco-friendly menu.

🌍 Using local suppliers who champion sustainable processes.

🌍Avoiding using disposable dinnerware and cutlery.

🌍 Avoiding using plastic packaging, plastic bags and plastic bottles.

🌍 Avoiding individually wrapped items including salt, pepper or sugar sachets.

🌍 Offering reusable or recycled napkins.

🌍 Providing water stations and using jugs in place of plastic bottled water.

21/08/2024

Why Dublin, you ask? With the perfect setting for your delegates to unwind and take in all that our compact city has to offer in between conference sessions, the real question is, why not Dublin?

📍15 minutes from the airport.
📍370+ restaurants serving delicious food.
📍40+ museums to learn about Irish culture and history.
📍1,000s of years of cultural heritage to explore!

Venture beyond The CCD and immerse yourself in Dublin's rich tapestry. Discover landmarks, culture, and the unique charm of Ireland's capital city

29/07/2024

Wanting to keep waste to a minimum while offering delegates event merchandise can be difficult, but there are many ways to be more considerate to the world around us when organising event swag.

⭐ Minimise literature and delegate packs by using email, on-site touch screen PCs (remove comma) or digital signage.
⭐ Fill gift bags with things people won’t throw away immediately such as reusable water bottles.
⭐ Source pens, folders, gift bags etc. and any other branded material from recycled materials
⭐ Minimise the amount of printed literature in gift bags. Host any important or necessary content on a website.
⭐ Choose reusable bags such as shopping bags or tote bags.

17/07/2024

One of the biggest ways your event can positively affect the surrounding environment is choosing to host it in a venue that is committed to being a sustainable one. There are so many factors to be considered here, but some of our top tips for choosing a venue that cares about the world around us are:

🟩 Choose a venue with sustainability credentials such as an ISO accreditation or carbon neutral construction certification.

🟩 Choose a venue in a city centre location that’s well serviced by public transport options including bike sharing schemes, buses, rail or tram.

🟩 Make sure there is a variety of hotels near your venue for your delegates to choose from.

🟩 Choose a venue that focuses on reducing overall energy consumption by using sustainable energy suppliers.

🟩 Choose a venue with a lot of natural light.

🟩 Give accurate timings for your event so all lights and machinery can be switched off outside of event hours.

🟩 Make sure your venue has a comprehensive waste management policy in place.

15/07/2024

We love this profile of Dublin highlighting our beautiful docklands and our lovely neighbors at EPIC Irish Emigration Museum!

Have a read and see why Dublin is the perfect place to visit, for business or leisure!

Ireland's bustling capital has been busy transforming the traveller experience, with fresh ideas that put local people and cultural heritage at its heart.

10/07/2024

Whether you’re hosting a large scale exhibition, an unforgettable concert or an intimate meeting, The CCD was designed with the delegate experience in mind.

Explore our range of 22 highly flexible spaces here

Explore the diverse venue spaces of The CCD. From intimate rooms to grand halls, discover Dublin's finest settings tailored for every event

09/07/2024

Over the years, we’ve heard a lot about waste generated from conferences. Today, we are all much more aware of the impact we have on the world around us and we see this in how our clients plan their events.

At The CCD, our team works with you to create a waste management plan, helping to make your event more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Some of our tips are:

🟢 Work with the team at the venue to develop a waste management plan for your event.

🟢 Strategically place recycling stations around the venue to encourage delegates to dispose of waste correctly.

🟢 Use recyclable bin liner bags in recycling stations.

🟢 Ensure the venue cleaning team use eco-friendly cleaning products.

🟢 If using materials that are difficult to dispose of, tell your events team so they can put a plan in place to dispose of them correctly.

01/07/2024

In June 2023, the 152nd IATA Slot conference was held in Dublin for the first time.

The CCD was delighted to play host to the 1300+ delegates, check out our case study on the event here.

IATA Slot Conference 2023   The Brief The Slot Conference (SC) is a business meeting, attracting over 1,300+ delegates, with representatives of well

28/06/2024

While it may seem like one person can’t make a difference, quite the opposite is true. There are many things we can do when planning an event to make it more environmentally friendly, why not start with digital technology?

⭐ Use electronic invitations, registrations systems and follow up procedures.

⭐ Create an app for your event to share important information and communicate with your delegates.

⭐ Use digital signage in place of physical banners, signs and branding.

⭐ Use video conferencing facilities as an option for long distance travelers or those unable to attend in person.

⭐ Use video conferencing for event planning meetings to avoid unnecessary travel.

26/06/2024

The CCD is no stranger to hosting repeat clients and we love to welcome clients and delegates back year after year.

Whether you're hosting a conference, a convention or an awards ceremony, The CCD provides the support, flexibility and facilities you need to elevate your event time and time again.

Why Returning to The Convention Centre Dublin Can Reap Rewards The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is no stranger to hosting repeat clients, and as is

24/06/2024

Dublin is more than just a great conference location, as the home to many of the world’s top ICT, financial and pharmaceutical corporations, it is a serious place to do business.

Did you know we are home to:

☘️14 of the top 15 MedTech companies

☘️ 16 of the top 20 global tech companies.

☘️ 85 + pharmaceutical companies.

☘️ 430 + financial services companies.

20/06/2024

Delegate wellbeing is a vital consideration when planning a conference or event, and choosing the right location and venue can be make or break. As Gold Healthy Venue, we want to share our top tips on making your event a healthier one.

✴️ Choose a room flooded with natural light to boost delegate productivity.

✴️ Incorporate opportunities for delegates to get fresh air in to your conference agenda.

✴️ Choose healthy food options with your catering team, including “brain foods” to help revive delegates during breaks.

✴️ Encourage delegates to stretch and stand between sessions. Take the stairs, or host a standing reception.

✴️ Build time into your programme to encourage delegates to get even more active.

✴️ A change of scene can help delegates feel like they’ve taken a real break and feel more refreshed. Consider transforming a space in your venue to create a different environment.

14/06/2024

Today we celebrate the birthday of the late Kevin Roche, the award-winning, Irish architect who designed The CCD.

13/06/2024

Are you visiting Dublin soon for a conference or event? Check out our guide of what Dublin has to offer in your down time.

One of the best parts about attending an event is having the opportunity to explore somewhere new. Dublin is a vibrant and bustling city with lots of things to see and do. In Dublin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All year round, the city is alive with music, art and theatre and, of cour...

03/06/2024

Some of our team took on the staff relay series again this year, and what a success!

A huge well done to all the team who took part, and a special thank you our supporters who turned out to cheer us on.

We love having opportunities to come together, have fun and recharge.

31/05/2024

The CCD has been certified in ISO 45001:2018, an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system.

Ann Hughes, Health and Safety Manager at The CCD said, “We want everyone who comes to The CCD, whether that’s to work or visit, to do so knowing that they are in a safe venue. We have an excellent track record for health and safety”, she added, “and this certification ensures that we continue to maintain these high standards and improve on what we do.”

The Convention Centre Dublin is recognised for its occupational health and safety. DUBLIN – 30 May 2024 – The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) has

06/05/2024

At The CCD, we encourage all visitors and employees to eliminate single-use plastics and our water stations make it so easy for us all to be kinder to our planet.

Overall, using water stations and reusable bottles instead of single-use plastic bottles helps to conserve resources, minimise pollution, and promote sustainable living practices, benefiting both individuals and the planet.

24/04/2024

Did you know that more than one-quarter of food produced is wasted globally each year? This has major social, environmental and economic consequences.

It’s common for delegate numbers to fluctuate in the lead-up to an event and estimating food quantities can be tricky. At The CCD, we ensure that regular communication between clients and the hospitality manager about likely numbers can allow for adjustments in catering requirements. This helps to avoid producing unnecessary food and, in turn, reducing food waste. Other initiatives, such as donating food to local schools or charities are creative ways to manage waste after an event.

Today, on Stop Food Waste Day, we want to highlight some tips and tricks you can easily implement in to your daily life to make small but significant changes in how we care for our food.

17/04/2024

Dublin is known for its rich history, stunning architecture and lively culture but did you know we also have a diverse restaurant scene that draws both locals and tourists alike?

Dublin’s restaurants range from the traditional Irish pub to Thai, Italian, Indian, Vietnamese, Brazilian, Mongolian and much more.

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch in between conference sessions or heading out for the night when the work is done, Dublin has something for everyone!

Savour Dublin's culinary delights near The CCD. Explore a range of restaurants offering local flavours and international cuisines to enhance your conference visit

12/04/2024

When choosing a destination for your event, it’s always wise to consider what your attendees can get up to in their free time. Choosing an easily accessible city and venue ensures that participants can immerse themselves in the history and culture of a new place easily in between conference sessions.

We’ve put together some of our top museum and gallery picks for you to check out while attending an event at The CCD , all conveniently located in close proximity to our venue.

In Dublin: Museums. Dublin is a city steeped in history and brimming with culture and what better way to immerse yourself in its rich heritage than

09/04/2024

Have we got your vote? Calling all UK based event organisers! 📢

We’re aiming for Gold at this year’s M&IT Awards, but we need your help!

Please vote for The Convention Centre Dublin as ‘Best Overseas Conference Centre’ and you could win a trip for two to Bergen, Norway, courtesy of M&IT.

Vote here👇
https://www.mitawards.co.uk/vote

03/04/2024

The CCD has achieved the Investors in Diversity Silver Award from the Irish Centre for Diversity. This award recognises an organisation’s efforts and supports them on their journey of continuous improvement.

We are delighted to receive this award, demonstrating our commitment to a positive culture and an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.

Irish Centre for Diversity

The CCD achieves Silver Award for Investors in Diversity. The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) has achieved the “Investors in Diversity Silver Award”