Infrastructure will be central to the energy transition and climate adaptation. In our opening session, Michele explains how we need to change (and improve) the way we plan, fund, develop and operate our infrastructure in order to achieve our goals.  

With population growth exceeding expectations and targets on greenhouse gas emissions looking very challenging, have we underestimated what infrastructure investment is needed for the country? With our economy at near full employment, how do we manage the need for investment and the constraints on its delivery?

Powering Up Dublin programme and critical water infrastructure for our expanding capital city

• Policy and regulatory updates: What you need to know
• How can policy be better aligned with practice?
• What are the blockages and challenges to delivery that need to be addressed?
• How can government support industry and future infrastructure?
• What can the industry do to address current workforce constraints?
• Speeding up the process – how will reforms affect major projects? How can we feasibly speed up the planning process?

• The opportunities and challenges involved in delivering sustainable infrastructure How do we develop resilient infrastructure to minimise climate change exposure risks?
• Leveraging innovation to build future-proof infrastructure
• Funding sustainable and resilient infrastructure: The implications for the public finances

With over 30 years’ experience in financing and delivering projects across a wide range of sectors, Julia Prescot has become a trusted adviser to Government and industry. She shares her insights on addressing long-term infrastructure challenges.

As Ireland continues down the path towards net zero, more and more electric charging points will be central to achieving that goal. Where are we on our EV charging network plan? What are the obstacles we need to overcome?

Ireland’s future-focused economy is being held back by significant deficits in our physical public infrastructure. 

• Identifying the infrastructure needed to support surging population growth
• What are the top 3 infrastructure priorities Ireland should focus on to meet the demands of surging population growth
• How can we leverage technology such as AI and data analytics to optimise infrastructure operations and improve the overall performance of critical infrastructure networks?