Brian Ocarroll

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is Ireland's multi-award winning, purpose-built international conference and event venue. Since opening in 2010, this iconic venue has built a world-wide reputation for its passion for exceptional service and state-of-the-art facilities. As testament to this, it has won over 60 Industry Awards, including ‘World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2022’ at the World Travel Awards. With 22 meeting rooms of all sizes, The CCD is capable of hosting events for 8 to 8,000 delegates. The range of spaces includes boardrooms, meeting rooms, halls, 4,500 sq m of exhibition space and a 1,995 seat auditorium. The venue also boasts banqueting facilities for up to 3,000 guests, and six spacious foyers offering panoramic views of the cityscape. It offers a full suite of expert services on-site, and is the second venue in Europe, and third worldwide, to receive a Healthy Venue accreditation. Sitting proudly on the banks of the River Liffey, The CCD is located a mere 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and within easy walking distance of Dublin’s many hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions, enabling business and leisure to be easily combined. Award Highlights: • Green Tourism and Entertainment Award, the Green Awards 2020 • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2017 • Silver Healthy Venue accreditation, World Obesity Federation, 2017 • Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2018, 2017 • Best Overseas Conference Centre, UK M&IT Awards, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 • Best Venue 2020, Best Overseas Conference Venue 2015, 2013, UK C&IT Excellence Awards • AIPC Apex Awards, World’s Best Convention Centre, Runner-up 2012