RIAI Conference 2025 - Thursday, 9 October
Cities, Towns, Neighbourhoods
By attending the RIAI Conference on 9 October, you will qualify for a minimum of 6 Structured CPD Points (In-Person/Online).
*RIAI Conference programme is subject to change.
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8.00-9.30 Registration and Visit to Architecture & Building Expo
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9.30-10.00 Session 1: Conference Opening
Welcome by MC, Declan O'Donnell MRIAI
Peter McGovern FRIAI – a new Ireland House in Japan
IABS Appeal -
10.00-10:45 Session 2: Conference Keynote by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD
Welcome by RIAI President, Sean Mahon FRIAI
Conference Address by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD
Conversation: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Sean Mahon FRIAI -
10:45-11:45 Session 3: CITIES & Infrastructure
Chair: Séamus Guidera MRIAI
Dr. Andrew Clancy MRIAI, Clancy Moore Architects
Dr. Gesa Matthes, Head of Strategic Innovation at HafenCity Hamburg
Followed by panel discussion and audience Q&A -
11.45-12.05 Coffee break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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12:05-13:00 Session 4: CITIES & Urban Renewal
Chair: Sean Mahon FRIAI
Sheila O’Donnell FRIAI and John Tuomey FRIAI, O’Donnell + Tuomey
Followed by discussion and audience Q&A -
13.00-14.00 Lunch Break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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14.00-15.00 Session 5: CITIES around the World
Chair: Roisin Heneghan FRIAI
Francine Houben, Founding Partner and Creative Director of Mecanoo
Followed by discussion and audience Q&A -
15.00-15.30 Coffee break, Visit to Architecture & Building Expo and Constructive Interference
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15.30-16.45 Session 6: CITIES, TOWNS, NEIGHBOURHOODS
Chair: Michael Hayes MRIAI
Katharina Bayer, EinszuEins Architects, Vienna
Rose Bonner Alexander MRIAI, David Jameson MRIAI, and Paul Fox MRIAI, tún
Dr. Peter Cody FRIAI and Dr. Dermot Boyd FRIAI, Boyd Cody Architects
Followed by discussion and audience Q&A -
16.45 Conference Closing
Closing Remarks from RIAI President Sean Mahon FRIAI
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