RIAI and DHLGH Joint Housing Conference, 23-24 February, Sligo
Entitled ‘Activation through Collaboration’, the 2026 Housing Conference will have strong emphasis on maximising available resources through a collaborative approach, ensuring a better, faster and more sustainable housing delivery and hear from leading architects in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Taking place in at The Model gallery in Sligo on 23 and 24 February 2026, this is a joint event by the RIAI and the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. Considered an important information exchange for all involved in housing delivery in Ireland, it is also one of Ireland’s longest running conferences, taking place every two years since 1969.
The Housing Conference also recognises innovative housing design in Ireland through the presentation of the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing – the highest award in Ireland for a housing project.
Conferences Sessions
Housing delivery will be examined from multiple angles, including procurement, housing affordability, innovative construction methods such as MMC, and challenges and opportunities in the adaptive re-use of buildings. Housing typologies will be examined at a wide range of scales, and in the context of our cities and town centres. Best-practice case studies from Ireland, Estonia and UK will complement the conference sessions. Irish keynote speakers will be joined by international thought leaders on housing.
