Why Returning to The Convention Centre Dublin Can Reap Rewards.

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is no stranger to hosting repeat clients, and as is the case with many events that have been hosted here, we love to welcome clients and delegates back year after year. Whether you're hosting a conference, a convention or an awards ceremony, The CCD provides the support, flexibility and facilities you need to elevate your event time and time again.

There are many aspects which make The CCD an ideal venue from its state-of-the-art infrastructure and range of versatile spaces to its cutting-edge technology and sustainable hospitality. But it is the people, one of its greatest strengths, that means clients return year on year to host their events in this iconic venue. People are the heartbeat of The CCD and this is evidenced by the relationships the teams have built with many new and familiar faces to the venue.

From researching and booking your event through to final wrap-up, the teams at The CCD are on hand to support and help you with every detail. Some of the events here have been years in the making, with Account Managers building relationships with organisers at trade shows, industry events and personal connections. At The CCD, a dedicated team is assigned to each event upon signing your contract. These experts in event management, event production, ICT and hospitality work with you from the initial planning stages to the final wrap-up.

“Always wonderful to have an event at The CCD – the facilities and staff are exactly what you need to ensure your event will run smoothly on the day.” Lisa Holmes, Marketing Manager, Dell Technologies

Much of the success of The CCD relies on the personal relationships we’ve built up with client organisers, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), agencies and suppliers. One such relationship is Kenes PCO, that started ten years ago with the organiser bringing European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) to Dublin in 2015. Since then, The CCD has worked with Kenes on numerous other events, including Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) in 2023 and International Gynaecological Cancer Society (IGCS) later this year. This partnership has helped to attract over 11,500 ICDs having a local economic impact of over €21m.

We build relationships with our clients and agencies and partner with them to deliver world-class events. The teams at The CCD have a thorough understanding of the clients and their needs, the venue and the events industry. Working as a team with our clients and agencies means that, collectively, we can deliver exceptional events and memorable experiences for all who attend.

“The CCD staff are the friendliest and most helpful staff of any venue that I have been in, especially in Europe.” Event Organiser, International Association

Several prestigious events return to The CCD year after year, a testament to the incredible work the teams achieve and the venue's exceptional and facilities.

The CCD has been home to many awards ceremonies, including An Post Irish Book Awards, Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards and The Irish Quality Food and Drinks Awards, to name but a few. Providing a fitting backdrop for an evening of recognition and networking, one such event that calls The CCD home is the Business & Finance Awards, an annual event where leadership and corporate success is honoured. The ceremony has been hosted by The CCD every year since opening in 2010*.

The CCD has become synonymous with Dublin Comic Con as the event returns to the dockside venue multiple times over the years.

But it’s not just national events that come back to The CCD. Since opening in 2010, we’ve welcomed over 365,000 international conference delegates (ICDs) through the doors; people who came to Ireland to attend conferences that often chose to return Dublin and The CCD as the ideal location to discuss key topics and connect with people across their chosen field.

Just last week The CCD hosted Kaseya’s flagship customer event, DattoCon Europe, for the second time and they will return again in June 2025, having attracted over 2,700 ICDs across the three events. The Temenos Community Forum, one of the largest global banking technology conferences, has attracted over 3,000 ICDs to Dublin between its 2018 and 2024 conferences.

With Dublin’s reputation as an airline leasing hub, it’s no surprise that Airfinance held multiple events at The CCD over the last 14 years, including Euromoney Conferences 2015 and International Airfinance Conference from 2016 to 2023* The International Air Transport Association (IATA), trade association for the world's airlines, represents some 330 airlines over 80% of total air traffic. They have held three large international events at The CCD since 2015, with the renowned Slots Conference taking place in 2023.

“The 152nd IATA Slot Conference was a great success, and it wouldn't have been possible without the support and professionalism of the entire staff at The Convention Centre Dublin.” – Younda Dufournet, Projects Director for IATA Slot Conference, GL Events

International events, particularly association conferences, usually need to rotate through three international hubs – EMEA, Australasia and the US. This means that, while some organisers may want to return year on year, they can’t. However, we are excited to now see some of those events returning to The CCD. The European Society of Coloproctology brought their conference to Dublin in 2015 and in 2022. Our Sales team are working on many events that are now rotating back around to EMEA and are energised at the prospect of welcoming these events back to The CCD.

“If our conference ever brings us back to Dublin, we would not hesitate to go back to The CCD. You and your team are exceptional.” – Lauren Thomas, Event Manager, OWASP Foundation.

Event organisers that come to The CCD can do so with the confidence that our team not only know the venue inside out, but they also know many of the returning events. Our teams know how to work the venue in the best way to elevate your event. Their experience and knowledge mean they can propose new and exciting solutions, partnering with clients to deliver the best event possible for their delegates.

Choosing The CCD for your event is a decision to invest in excellence. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, central location and team of experts, The CCD is the perfect choice for your next event. Join the many successful events that have taken place here and experience the difference that The CCD can make.

*Excluding 2020 and 2021 when events were not permitted due to Covid-19