National Energy Research and Policy Conference
The annual conference aims to facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland’s long term clean energy goals.
2025 Theme: The Future of Integrated Energy Systems in Ireland
Join us in Dun Laoghaire at this pivotal conference on sustainable energy systems in Ireland. We are gathering as industry leaders, researchers, policy-makers, utility and community representatives to explore how we can work together to shape a resilient, decarbonised energy future. By integrating renewables, electrification, and smart technologies, Ireland has the potential to lead the way in sustainable energy solutions. At the heart of our discussions will be the critical role of research in shaping the future, fostering innovation, informing policy, and enabling systemic change. Let’s collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change!
Date and Venue
- Date: Thursday 9 October 2025
- Time: 10:30 - 15:00
- Venue: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Further details
An integrated energy system is a sustainable, economical, reliable, and secure approach to energy management. It brings together renewable energy production, smart infrastructure, and efficient consumption through innovative energy services, advanced technologies, and active user participation.
Key cross-cutting approaches include:
- Flexible energy markets to balance supply and demand.
- Sector coupling to integrate electricity, heating, transport, and industry.
- Energy storage solutions to enhance stability and reliability.
- Digitalisation of the energy system to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
In this conference we will bring together a range of industry representatives, researchers, utilities companies, policymakers, and community groups to explore how we can work together to enable a sustainable and resilient integrated energy system in Ireland.
Guest speakers
The 2025 conference will bring together guest speakers from a wide range of disciplines to explore how we can work together to enable a sustainable and resilient integrated energy system in Ireland.
View our speakersKey aims of the conference
Facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland's long-term clean energy goals.
Ensure that energy policy development and implementation is informed by the most current expertise available.
Ensure researchers are aware of current and future energy policy priorities.
2025 Conference overview - Full agenda will be published soon
Theme: The Future of Integrated Energy Systems in Ireland
10:00 - 10:30 Tea/Coffee - Poster session
Morning Session
- Welcome & Introduction
- Opening address
- Panel Discussion: Research and Policy Collaboration
- Research Sprint Session 1
12:45 - 13:30 Buffet Lunch and Poster session
Afternoon
- Research Sprint Session 2
- Case Study
- Interactive Workshop: Innovation & Implementation
14:55 - 15:00 Closing remarks followed by Poster session
Research Sprint
A selection of energy researchers will present their work followed by a Q&A session.
Research Sprint titles and abstracts2024 Conference Resources
Missed the conference? Not to worry, you can watch it back and also access the various presentations delivered on the day.
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Watch SEAI video about Session 1: Societal Model for Climate Success (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Session 2: Ireland 2050: Our Innovative Energy Future - Research Sprint (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Session 3: Future perspectives: Where to next? (updates player above)
2023 Conference Resources
Watch the 2023 Conference recordings and read the Q&A responses!
Conference Recordings Conference Q&A2022 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