ESB and the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Ireland’s leading independent think tank and policy research institute, launched their joint full-day international conference, ACCELERATE: The Transition to a Net Zero Future which took place on Friday, 26th of April at Dublin Royal Convention Centre, 1 Ship Street Great D08 E6PD Dublin 8.

The conference explores Ireland’s progress towards a clean energy future, looking at developments and innovations that will be key to accelerating the transition to net zero while addressing the challenges facing Ireland, Europe and beyond.

Attendees heard from a line-up of global and Irish policymakers, thought leaders, industry representatives and academics who shared their vision for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable net zero future.

You can find the full day programme film here: https://youtu.be/UjNMXasbB3I?si=ajGfbdpja3wpLQt1

Welcome Address

MIchael Liebriech: Net Zero - Hard or Easy?

Olivia Lazard: The Geopolitics of Energy

Fireside chat with Minister Eamon Ryan and Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive of ESB with Michael Liebreich

Closing Remarks from Paddy Hayes, CEO of the ESB Group