Energy Transition Summit
Accelerating the transition to Ireland’s net-zero emissions future
About Energy Transition ’24
The urgency to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels continues to escalate as governments and policymakers face increasing pressure to decarbonise their economies. Net zero by 2050 is achievable but will require a concerted effort to get there.
Across the globe, 2024 marks a critical election year, with the energy transition emerging as a key agenda item on the ballots. The European Parliament elections were set against a backdrop of increasing right-wing populism. These elections will be decisive in determining the EU’s support for green industries and policies on corporate sustainability and highlight the growing importance of energy transition as a central theme in European politics.
The Business Post’s 2024 Energy Transition Summit proudly sponsored by KPMG and ESB Networks will provide a forum for leaders in Ireland’s energy ecosystem to explore how we make our net-zero emissions future a reality.
Industry stakeholders, innovators, policy makers and investors will meet to advance the transition towards a renewable energy ecosystem focusing on moving from clean energy vision to clean energy action. Our event will feature presentations, case studies, panel discussions and deep dive break-out sessions on key topics led by industry experts and thought leaders.
Join us on Sept 26 in Croke Park for a stimulating day of discussion and debate on how we address the urgency of the energy transition.
Who should attend?
- Senior management from local and central government
- Relevant policy-makers and advisors in national and local government
- Business leaders and investors
- Engineers, technicians, communications professionals, business developers
- Ecologists, planners and project managers
- CEOs, CFOs, CTOs and other senior IT executives from the energy industry
- Sustainability, engineering & finance managers of companies with large energy and heat use
- Industry representative bodies
Themes and topics we’ll explore include
- Energy transition amid geopolitical uncertainty
- The Irish government’s net zero ambition and its impact on the power sector
- Update on renewable energy development – scaling wind projects, expanding solar PV technologies, bioenergy and other emerging technologies, advancing community-led energy projects
- Exploring the current regulatory landscape in Europe for energy projects and the role of government incentives for accelerating adoption
- Preparing the transmission and distribution network for peak heat
- Unlocking the transformative potential of digitalisation in the energy sector
- Modernising infrastructure
- Enhancing grid resilience -strategies for grid modernisation to support electrification and data centre growth, battery storage and grid flexibility
- The just transition and social impact
- Financial tools for the future of renewable energy
- How can businesses foster collaboration with policymakers and regulators?
Getting there
Car Parking
Croke Park provides up to 600 free parking spaces. Click here to learn more about how to access them.
On foot
Croke Park is just a 15 minute walk from the City Centre.
By train
The closest railway station is Drumcondra at the intersection of Drumcondra Road (N1) and Clonliffe Road, a 5 minute walk from the stadium. The closest DART stations are Connolly and Clontarf. Connolly is a 15-20 minute walk and Clontarf a 20-25 minute walk to the stadium. The closest LUAS stops are Connolly (Red Line) and Parnell (Green Line). The nearest Intercity Rail stop is at Connolly Station
By bus
Take the No 3, 11, 11a 16, 16a and 41 from the City Centre to Drumcondra Road.
By bike
Croke Park is just a cycle from the City Centre. The nearest Dublin Bike stations are located on North Circular Road and Mountjoy Square. There is also a two-tier parking facility in the Davin Stand car park.