Co-organised by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Think2030 Ireland Conference will bring together European and Irish policymakers, representatives of EU institutions, researchers, industry leaders, civil society organisations and think tanks to explore how sustainability can strengthen Europe's resilience and support a competitive and secure future. Together with the Think Sustainable Europe network, the conference will provide a forum for evidence-based dialogue on some of the most pressing challenges facing the European Union.  

The conference is part of the Think2030 event series, a multi-stakeholder forum that provides science-based policy recommendations for a more sustainable Europe. This Think2030 builds on previous editions co-organised with the Polish Presidency in Warsaw (March 2025), the Danish Presidency (September 2025) and the Cyprus Presidency in Brussels (April 2026). 

The event will begin with opening remarks by a representative of the Irish government and a video message from Leena Ylä-Mononen, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA). It will then be followed by three panel discussions, with speakers including: Philip Nugent, Assistant Secretary for EU, International and Marine Affairs, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Eimear Cotter, Director General of the EPA; Angelina Frankowska, Senior Analyst for agriculture and food systems, Sustainable Economy Institute (Instytut Zrównoważonej Gospodarki – IZG), Poland; and many more expert speakers drawn from industry, academic and policy.

Full Conference Programme to be announced. More information on the Think2030 series and the Think Sustainable Europe Network can be found at: think2030.eu

Please note that registration information may be shared between the IIEA and IEEP.