Accelerate: The Transition to a Net Zero Future

ESB and the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Ireland’s leading independent think tank and policy research institute, are once again hosting their joint full-day international conference, ACCELERATE: The Transition to a Net Zero Future which will take place on Friday, 26th of April at Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

The conference will explore Ireland’s progress towards to 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 will hear from a line-up of global and Irish policymakers, thought leaders, industry representatives and academics who will share their vision for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable net zero future.

Speakers will include, Keynote Speaker Michael Liebreich, a leading global thought leader on clean energy, mobility, technology, climate, sustainability and finance. Liebreich, founder of BloombergNEF and Presenter of the podcast ‘Cleaning Up – Leadership in an Age of Climate Change’, will look at the main opportunities and threats for the green transition while setting out his vision for a cleaner energy future.

Olivia Lazard, a Fellow at global think tank Carnegie Europe is also confirmed to speak at this year’s conference, addressing attendees on the geopolitics of energy and the risks of conflict and fragility associated to climate change.

Registration begins at 09.00am.

Lunch, tea & coffee, and refreshments will be provided at the conference.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries regarding accessibility at this conference.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dublin Royal Convention Centre, 1 Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland