The annual conference, which will take place online on the 12th September, aims to facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland’s long term clean energy goals.

2024 Theme: Ireland 2050, our innovative energy future

Thursday 12th September 2024 - Online.

Forum to participate in the discussion about shaping Ireland’s future energy system, opportunities for sustainable development, policy priorities, potential trade-offs, infrastructure requirements, international landscape and knowledge gaps.  

TimeSession
09.15 - 09:45 Opening Plenary: Future perspectives
09:45 - 11:15 Ireland 2050: Research Sprint 
11:30 - 13:00 Final Panel: Transformative change for addressing future challanges

Guest Speakers

Find out more about the 2024 National Energy Research & Policy Conference guest speakers!

The 2024 conference will feature speakers from a wide range of disciplines, outlining where we are now and where we need to focus our attention for an innovative energy future. This conference will be hosted online and is open to all. We will hear from policy makers, academic experts, energy industry and community representatives from Ireland, and internationally, who will share their research findings, policy ambitions and insights, and engage in lively discussions, in the field of Ireland's future energy system.

Why attend?

  • First class speakers
  • Networking opportunities
  • Leading research and policy insights
  • Thought provoking Q&A sessions

Key aims of the conference

2023 Conference Resources

Watch the 2023 Conference recordings and read the Q&A responses!

Conference Recordings    Conference Q&A

2023 Conference Presentations & Posters

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Poster Session

2022 National Energy Research and Policy Conference

Learn more about the conferences which took place during the online National Energy Research and Policy Conference in 2022 around the theme of Societal Transformation.

Watch here