Press Releases
The Convention Centre Dublin to Host International Conference on Ocean Energy 2012
17-01-2012
DUBLIN - January 17, 2012 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it will host the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) 2012. Set to attract over 750 international experts and world-leading companies in ocean energy, this three-day conference will focus on marine renewable energy and will include presentations from global industry and academic experts in this new marine industry. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Set To Exhibit at Confex 2012
16-01-2012
Dublin - January 16, 2012 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) today announced that it will be exhibiting at Confex 2012 from March 6 - 8 at ExCel London. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Secured ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Accreditation
28-11-2011
DUBLIN – November 28, 2011 – The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has secured accreditation in International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9001 - Quality Management System and ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Cleaning Team Won 2 Golden Service Awards
07-11-2011
DUBLIN - November 7, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is very proud to announce that its CCD Cleaning Team, managed by Cagney Contract Cleaning, was awarded 2 Golden Service Awards in recognition of its service standards at The CCD. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Scooped Three Awards at the UK Meetings Industry Marketing Awards
19-10-2011
DUBLIN - October 19, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it won three awards, including Gold for best website, at the UK Meetings Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA). Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Reduces Cooling Costs by an Estimated 17 Percent - Trane recognises world’s first international carbon neutral convention centre with “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
18-10-2011
Dublin, Ireland (Oct. 18, 2011) - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD), recognised as the first international carbon neutral convention centre, features a sustainable thermal ice-storage system that is reducing building cooling costs by an estimated 17 percent. Read the full Story
Glen Campbell Concert Moved from 11th to 19th November
17-10-2011
DUBLIN – October 3, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that the upcoming performance by Glen Campbell in "The Goodbye Tour", presented by Rag Lane Entertainment, will now take place on Saturday, 19th of November instead of 11th of November. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Shortlisted in National Procurement Awards 2011
10-10-2011
Dublin - October 10, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has been shortlisted in two categories in the National Procurement Awards 2011. Read the full Story
Tickets On Sale For The Nutcracker Performed by The Moscow Ballet Theatre
05-10-2011
DUBLIN - October 5, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin announce today that tickets are on sale for The Nutcracker presented by KCP and performed by the Moscow Ballet Theatre, the Crown of Russian Ballet, at The CCD on 15th October 2011. Read the full Story
Tickets Now Available for The ToyShow Experience
08-09-2011
DUBLIN - September 8, 2011 - Tickets for The ToyShow Experience at The Convention Centre Dublin are now available from Ticketmaster. Ireland’s First Ever ToyShow Experience will take place from 10am to 5pm on the 4th, 5th and 6th of November 2011. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Celebrates its First Year Anniversary with Over 300 Events and 170,000 Visitor Days
07-09-2011
DUBLIN - September 7, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it is celebrating its first year in business. To date, The CCD has hosted over 300 events and welcomed 170,000 visitors who have attended a variety of events, which have helped to boost the local economy. Read the full Story
The CCD Launched Carbon Calculator
25-07-2011
Dublin - July 25, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has launched a carbon calculator, which is part of its sustainability and environmental strategy. Read the full Story
Tickets for 9/11: Ireland Remembers Commemorative Concert at The CCD Now Available
29-06-2011
Dublin - June 29, 2011 - Tickets for 9/11: Ireland Remembers commemorative concert at The Convention Centre Dublin are now on sale from TicketMaster. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Won Event Industry Award for Best Large Event Venue
17-06-2011
Dublin - June 17, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it won Best Large Event Venue across Ireland in the Event Industry Awards 2011. Presented at a gala award ceremony in Dublin last night, the industry award winners were based on the votes from a judging panel of events industry experts in Ireland. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Set to Host the European Intelligent Transport Systems Congress 2013 - ERTICO European Congress to attract 2,000 International delegates to Dublin
15-06-2011
Dublin - June 15, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it will host the European Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Congress in 2013. Set to attract 2,000 international delegates, this three-day annual ERTICO conference was secured through a comprehensive and highly competitive bidding process led by the Irish Team, which included ITS Ireland, the Department of Transport, Dublin City Council and The CCD amongst others. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Scheduled to Host Hospice Moonwalk Entertainment Event on June 25
31-05-2011
Dublin - May 31, 2011 - Today, The Convention Centre Dublin announced that it will host an entertainment event following the annual Hospice Moonwalk on June 25. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Welcomed Extended Dublin Bus Airlink Bus Route
31-05-2011
Dublin, 31st of May, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin today welcomed the news that Dublin Bus has extended its Airlink Bus route to include a stop for The CCD. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Marks 250th Event with Visit from Queen Elizabeth II
19-05-2011
Dublin - May 19, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it is hosting its 250th event at the venue, which is a special event by the British Embassy on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh during their first State Visit to Ireland. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin is set to host Instruments of Peace Events in September 2011 - International Peace Concert and International Peace Conference
18-05-2011
May 18, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it will host Instruments of Peace events in September 2011. Two events will be held at The CCD to commemorate the 10th celebration of the UN International Peace Day, on 21st of September, and also to mark 10 years since 9/11 in New York. Read the full Story
Tickets For David Gray Now On Sale
17-05-2011
DUBLIN - May 16, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin announce today that tickets are now on sale for David Gray at The CCD on 8th June, 2011. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Selected to Host EuroPRevent 2012 Congress - New 2012 European Guidelines on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease will be announced during event
14-04-2011
Dublin - April 14, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has been selected to host the EuroPRevent 2012 Congress, the premiere international forum for preventive cardiology. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin To Host The 35th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2012
11-04-2011
Dublin - April 11, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it will host the 35th European Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Conference in 2012. Read the full Story
Tickets For ESB Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil Gala Concert Now On Sale
14-03-2011
DUBLIN - March 14, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin announce today that tickets are now on sale for ESB Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil Gala Concert at The CCD on 16th April, 2011. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Won Major Industry Award and Passed 200 Event Milestone Within First Six Months of Operation
01-03-2011
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has won silver in the Best Overseas Convention Centre award from Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry Awards 2011 Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Secures World Molecular Imaging Congress 2012
01-03-2011
London - International Confex 2011 - Stand P144 - March 1, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it will host the World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) 2012. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin to Welcome Interaction 12 in February 2012 - First Annual Conference of Interaction Design Association Outside of North America
01-03-2011
London - International Confex 2011 - Stand P144 - March 1, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it was selected to host Interaction 12, the annual conference of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA), which is the first time this event will be held outside of North America. Read the full Story
Tickets Now On Sale For The Philippine Gala Concert with Lisa Elizalde Macuja
25-02-2011
DUBLIN - February 25, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin announce today that tickets are now on sale for The Philippine Gala Concert with Lisa Elizalde Macuja - East meets West - at The CCD on 9th July, 2011. Read the full Story
Schedule of PMI Global Congress at The CCD Announced
23-02-2011
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced details of the schedule for its Global Congress 2011 - EMEA, which takes place at The Convention Centre Dublin from 7 to 9 May 2011. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Welcomed New Initiative From The Tourism Opportunity Coalition To Boost Visitors To Ireland
28-01-2011
Dublin - January 28, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin welcomed the new tourism initiative announced today by the Tourism Opportunity Coalition to increase visitors to Ireland. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Named as Finalist in Top International Conference Industry Awards
19-01-2011
DUBLIN - January 19, 2011 - The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has been selected as a finalist for the Best Overseas Convention Centre category in Meetings and Incentive Travel (M&IT) Industry Awards 2011. Read the full Story
Tickets Now On Sale For DublinSwell
17-01-2011
DUBLIN - January 17, 2011 - Today, tickets go on sale for DublinSwell at The Convention Centre Dublin on 18th March 2011. This event will celebrate Dublin UNESCO City of Literature as part of St. Patricks Festival. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin To Exhibit at International Confex 2011
07-01-2011
DUBLIN - January 7, 2010 - The Convention Centre Dublin has confirmed that it will be hosting stand P144 at International Confex 2011 in Earl's Court, London, from 1st to 3rd of March. Read the full Story
Fertility 2011 Conference Began Today at The Convention Centre Dublin
05-01-2011
DUBLIN - January 5, 2011 - Today, the Fertility 2011 Conference opened at The CCD. This is the 7th biennial conference of the UK Fertility Societies, which includes the Association of Clinical Embryologists, the British Fertility Society and the Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Hosted A Special Christmas Concert for Local Dockland Schools
21-12-2010
DUBLIN - December 21, 2010 - Today, The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) hosted a special Christmas concert to thank local schools for their submissions for The CCD Time Capsule. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin to Host Shen Yun Performing Arts Shows in March 2011
16-12-2010
The Convention Centre Dublin is delighted to announce that The Shen Yun Performing Arts will feature three special shows in The CCD Auditorium on 26th and 27th of March 2011. Read the full Story
World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013 Coming to The Convention Centre Dublin - Congress to attract 3,000 international delegates and boost the local economy
30-11-2010
World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013 Coming to The Convention Centre Dublin - Congress to attract 3,000 international delegates and boost the local economy Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Sealed Time Capsule For 25 Years
24-11-2010
DUBLIN - November 24, 2010 - Today, The Convention Centre Dublin team sealed a Time Capsule with the help of local schools and Minister Mary Hanafin. Read the full Story
MarketSpreads.ie to hold FREE Trading Workshops at The Convention Centre Dublin on November 11th.
10-11-2010
MarketSpreads.ie are holding a series of Free Trading Workshops at The CCD on 11th November 2010. Read the full Story
The IBEC CEO Conference: Now, back to business
06-11-2010
On 3rd November, The IBEC CEO Conference gathered 400 of Ireland's top chief executives together at The Convention Centre Dublin to send a unified message to international commentators that business leaders have confidence in Ireland's future. Read the full Story
PlanExpo Green - Rebuilding Ireland Conference 2 "Where The Opportunites Are" At The Convention Centre Dublin
01-11-2010
Rebuilding Ireland Conference returns to Plan Expo Green at the Convention Centre Dublin on 2 and 3 November with a new theme: 'Where The Opportunities Are'. Read the full Story
The 17th Annual Symposium and AGM of the Irish Menopause Society - November 13, 2010
20-10-2010
On 13th November, 2010, The 17th Annual Symposium and AGM of the Irish Menopause Society will take place at The Convention Centre Dublin. Read the full Story
Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2011
15-10-2010
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2011 is scheduled to take place at The Convention Centre Dublin from 7th to 9th of May, 2011. Read the full Story
Taste of Christmas At The CCD - Tickets Now On Sale
08-10-2010
The inaugural Taste of Christmas event will take place at The CCD from November 26 – 28, 2010, and tickets are now on sale. Read the full Story
TM Forum Management World Conference Moving to The Convention Centre Dublin
05-10-2010
Flagship communications and digital services management conference to host 3,000 delegates in the world’s first carbon neutral convention centre in Dublin in 2011 Read the full Story
Google to host EMEA Sales Conference in Dublin
01-10-2010
Two day conference to provide significant boost to Dublin economy Read the full Story
The 22nd IAVE World Volunteer Conference
29-09-2010
From the 22nd to 26th of September, 2012, The Convention Centre Dublin will host the 22nd IAVE World Volunteer Conference. Read the full Story
The Annual European Association for International Education Conference
25-09-2010
The Annual European Association for International Education Conference will take place at The Convention Centre Dublin from 9th - 14th September, 2012. Read the full Story
8th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics
20-09-2010
In May 2011, The Convention Centre Dublin will host the 8th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics. Read the full Story
Dublin International Gospel Music Festival Coming to The CCD
16-09-2010
On the 25th September, The CCD will be hosting its first official concert of the opening season, the Dublin International Gospel Music Festival. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin is Open for Business Ireland's first purpose-built conference venue will help fuel the local economy with over 150 confirmed events
07-09-2010
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today it is open for business. After forty months of development and construction, Ireland’s first purpose-built conference centre is ready to support the local economy by attracting international delegates to Dublin to host events for up to 8,000 people. To date, The CCD has secured 150 events, which will result in a boost of over €110m* in economic benefit for Dublin. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin To Welcome Globe Forum Dublin 2010 - International Event to Focus on Innovation for a Sustainable Future with Keynote Speeches from High-Profile International Speakers
06-09-2010
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it was chosen as the venue for Globe Forum, which will be hosted by Dublin City as part of its annual Innovation Festival. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Confirms European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in 2014 ESPE 2014 Meeting to bring more than 2,500 international delegates to Dublin
01-09-2010
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) announced today that it has confirmed The European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Annual Meeting in 2014. This event is set to attract more than 2,500 international delegates to Dublin for a four day conference. Read the full Story
Safefood to host Social Media Conference for Food and Health Industry at The Convention Centre Dublin
19-08-2010
safefood are hosting a social media conference on the 16th September 2010 at The CCD Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin To Host 90 Events
01-08-2010
As The Convention Centre Dublin nears its opening in one month, it has confirmed 90 events, which will help boost the local economy by €103m. Read the full Story
President Mary McAleese visits The CCD
07-07-2010
We were honoured to welcome President Mary McAleese for an informal visit on Monday 5 July. Read the full Story
X Factor 2010 Dublin Auditions take place at The CCD
29-06-2010
We were delighted to be chosen as the venue for the X Factor 2010 Dublin Judge’s Auditions, which took place on Monday 28 June. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Books Another Major Conference
27-05-2010
39th European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association / European Renal Care Association International Conference coming to Dublin in September 2010 Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Books Another Major Conference
27-05-2010
39th European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association / European Renal Care Association International Conference coming to Dublin in September 2010 Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Set To Host The International Water Association World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy
25-05-2010
Global event to attract 1,500 delegates to Dublin in 2012 Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin To Welcome European Seating Symposium 2011
12-04-2010
Leading European event dedicated to seating & assistive technology to attract 500 delegates to Dublin Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Selected to Host the Irish Hospitality Institute Founders’ Banquet & Hospitality Awards
09-03-2010
First hospitality industry event at iconic venue Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Confirmed 29 Major International Events To Date
24-02-2010
Conference Venue already secured over 236,000 Delegate Days six months before opening Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Books Prestigious Fertility Conference in 2011
15-02-2010
Top Medical Conference Brings to Dublin Over 400 Fertility and Reproductive Experts Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Set to Host Another Leading European Conference
26-01-2010
The Convention Centre Dublin announced today that it was selected to host the 6th Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) in February 2011. Scheduled from February 24 to 26, 2011, the conference will focus on the latest research, therapies and procedures in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The event is expected to attract approximately 2,000 international delegates Read the full Story
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