RIAI Conference 2025 - Wednesday, 8 October
Cities, Towns, Neighbourhoods
By attending the RIAI Conference on 8 October, you will qualify for a minimum of 7 Structured CPD Points (In-Person/Online).
*RIAI Conference programme is subject to change.
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08.30-09.30 Registration and Visit to Architecture & Building Expo
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09.30-9.45 Session 1: Conference Opening
Welcome by MC, Róisín Murphy FRIAI
Conference Opening Address, RIAI President, Sean Mahon FRIAI -
9.45-11.00 Session 2: CITIES
Chair: Máire Henry MRIAI
Kristiaan Borret, Bouwmeester, Maître Architecte (BMA) of the Brussels Capital Region (2015-2025)
Holly Lewis, Co-founder of We Made That and Town Architect for Hackney Central
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
Followed by panel discussion and audience Q&A -
11.00-11.15 Conference Sponsor, IABS Appeal
RIAI Conference Sponsor – Keith O’Sullivan, OUTHAUS
IABS Appeal -
11.15-11.45 Coffee break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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11.45-13.00 Session 4: NEIGHBOURHOODS
Chair: Charlotte Sheridan FRIAI
José Toral, Peris+Toral Arquitectes, Barcelona
Joe Lawrence FRIAI and Pierre Long MRIAI, Lawrence and Long Architects
Michael Horan MRIAI, Axo Architects
Followed by panel discussion and audience Q&A -
13.00-14.15 Lunch Break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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14.15-15.30 Session 4: TOWNS
Chair: Gráinne Shaffrey FRIAI
Valerie Mulvin FRIAI, McCullough Mulvin Architects
Andrée Dargan FRIAI, County Architect, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Philip Crowe, Centre for Irish Towns, UCD
Followed by panel discussion and audience Q&A -
15.30-16.00 Coffee break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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16.00-17.00 Session 5: Reflections on Place
Dorothy Cross, artist
Chair: Peter Carroll FRIAI -
17.00-18.00 Session 6: Rising Stars of Irish Architecture
Chair: Kathryn Meghen, RIAI CEO
RIAI President Sean Mahon FRIAI will announce the winners and shortlist, followed by presentations of the winners’ work.
1. RIAI Emerging Awards
2. John Meagher Memorial Bursary
3. RIAI Scott Tallon Walker Student Excellence Award for Architecture
4. RIAI Henry J Lyons Rising Star in Architectural Technology Award
5. RIAI Student Award for Sustainable Design
6. RIAI RKD Student Writing Prize -
18.00-19.30 Conference Reception at the RIAI Pop Up Bookshop
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19.30 RDS Closes
Sponsors
RIAI Premier Conference Sponsor
Contact Details & Location
RDS Main Hall Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 & Online
Main Contact: Sonila Papa
Tel: +353 (0)1 669 1483
E-mail: communications@riai.ie