A theme that encompasses new and ongoing challenges
Hosted by: School of
Applied Social Science
University College Dublin
Conference Social Programme
Evening Events for Delegates
Click here for tours and places of interest for accompanying personsWelcome Reception
Date: Monday 28th June
Start Time: 18:00 Finish time: 19:00
Venue: O'Reilly Hall, UCD
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference in O'Reilly Hall. The dress code is informal.
State Reception
Date: Tuesday 29th June
Start time: 19:00 Finish time:20:30
Venue: State Apartments, Dublin Castle
Join us in Dublin Castle for a State reception in St Patrick’s Hall. The entrance to Dublin Castle is at Cork Hill (pedestrian and formal entrance) Gate, which is beside City Hall, Dame Street Dublin 2 and leads into the Upper Castle Yard - we will be waiting to welcome you. Dress code is business. We will have a list for a range of restaurants within walking distance of Dublin Castle if you wish to extend your evening and have dinner before you return to your hotel.
Gala Dinner
Date: Thursday 1st July
Start time: 19:30 Finish time: 23:00
Venue: Minerva Suit, RDS, Dublin 4
Tickets: This event is now fully booked
The gala dinner for the conference will be held in the Minerva Suit located within the grounds of the Royal Dublin Society. The building dates from 1902 and retains many original features including elegant iron trusses and sturdy Doric columns. The gala dinner promises to be a very social evening with fine wine, food and Irish entertainment!
Pre and post Conference tours
In addition to being a wonderful location for a Conference, Dublin and Ireland offer plenty of choice for those of you who may wish to take a break and arrive a few days early or stay on for a while.
Abbey Conference & Corporate has a specialist division who will be happy to assist you in arranging your itinerary, car hire, accommodation etc for pre/post conference trips. Please contact with your request.