Unique conference and exhibition showcase

Architecture + Building Expo –held in conjunction with the RIAI Annual Conference –represents a construction industry showcase that encapsulates the entire sector. It is a unique format that combines the main conference with complementary seminars, workshops and presentations, in addition to a major exhibition featuring all leading industry suppliers.

Dates are 9/10 October and the venue is the Main Hall, RDS, Dublin 4. Key areas to focus on when planning your attendance and participation over the two days are as follows:

RIAI Annual Conference

The RIAI Annual Conference 2024 is the largest architectural networking event in Ireland for the built environment sector. This year’s theme is #Cities, putting a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges for our cities, with shared experiences from renowned Irish and international thought leaders. A great line-up of speakers will debate the theme over two days in the RDS, Dublin, and online.

You can register online at: https://register.visitcloud.com/ survey/3ioxauganmt6f

Building Change

Building Change is a unique initiative that is transforming architectural education in Ireland through the curricula. Highlights in the project to date were the student symposiums in 2023 and 2024. In this final year of the project, a national student and graduatecentered event will take place in conjunction with the RIAI Annual Conference and Architecture + Building Expo. The six schools of architecture in Ireland will take over the entire balcony area in the Main Hall of the RDS, overlooking the exhibition area. They will present an exhibition of current student graduate work, while recent graduates (early career architecture practitioners) will host a series of separate events and workshops throughout the two days of the event.

SEAI grants and architects

Last year’s SEAI-partnered seminar and panel discussion attracted a very large audience of architects, mainly engaged in the domestic sector. The open forum session was especially interactive with frank and open exchanges, especially around the various grants available for new-build and retrofit. As a consequence, SEAI and RIAI have been liaising closely over the last 12 months and together will now present a special seminar/ workshop on the theme of OneStop-Shops.

The Exhibition

Architecture + Building Expo is Ireland’s premier construction industry showcase. The scope and diversity of products and systems on display will cover all market segments, and feature innovative solutions to the many challenges currently facing specifiers and installers. In addition, experienced and knowledgeable stand personnel will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on energy savings, carbon reduction, circularity and regulation compliance.

See https://archiexpo.ie/