Irish District Energy Association Annual Conference 2024

The IrDEA Annual Conference 2024 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in district energy and its vital role in transforming Ireland's heating sector to low-carbon. This year's conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, energy sector representatives, and public bodies - among others - to share insights, foster collaborations, and drive innovation within the Irish district energy landscape. Speakers, Sponsors & Full Programme to be announced in the coming weeks.

Who Should Attend

The IrDEA Annual Conference 2024 is designed for professionals and organisations involved or interested in district energy, including but not limited to:

• Energy providers and utilities

• Government representatives and policymakers

• Local authority staff and other public bodies

• Engineers, architects, and urban planners

• Energy consultants and researchers

• Technology providers and equipment manufacturers

• Sustainable development organisations

• Financial institutions and investors

• Students and academia

Who Will be Speaking

We are delighted to have a list of speakers filled with national and international experts in district energy, heat, energy, and government. This includes the speakers below, with more to be announced soon:

• David Connolly, CEO of Heatgrid Ireland & Chairperson/Founder of IrDEA

• Donna Gartland, CEO, Codema & Director/Founder of IrDEA

• Rob Thornton, IDEA President & CEO

• Saška Rihtaršic, Vice President District Energy, Danfoss

• Niall Cussen, Chief Executive & Planning Regulator, Office of the Planning Regulator

• Delia Villagrassa, Director, Cool Heat Coalition

• Kristina Lygnerud Intrapreneur and Senior Energy Expert, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute

• Matteo Pozzi, CEO of OPTIT

With more speakers to be announced, a varied and expert audience assembling, and a dynamic day of discussion, debate and knowledge sharing ahead of us, the IrDEA Annual Conference 2024 is not to be missed!

Be part of the transformative conversations, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives that will shape the future of the low-carbon heating sector Ireland towards 2030 and beyond.