Event Details
The Dublin Agenda - Shaping Dublin's Future – Series Oveview
Dublin Chamber is shaping the city's future through the Dublin Agenda series, addressing key megatrends affecting global economies, societies, and cultures. As a small, globally connected city, Dublin must navigate these changes to maintain its competitive edge and ensure long-term prosperity.
Time:
08:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Venue:
The Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street Lower, Dublin D02W086
Decarbonisation – Strategic Targets for Dublin's Future
Addressing climate change is vital for Dublin to remain a competitive business hub. The Dublin Agenda Series leads this transformative discussion, analysing strategic government and business frameworks for businesses to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Dublin's commitment to sustainability enhances its attractiveness to businesses and investors, drives innovation, reduces costs, and aligns with global trends. Ultimately, a sustainable Dublin is better positioned to thrive economically, attract top talent, and ensure long-term prosperity for all residents and businesses.
Our expert panel-led discussion will cover in particular:
- Energy Security & Efficiency: Optimising energy consumption across sectors.
- Sustainable Transportation: Future-proofing public transport and infrastructure.
Energy Security and Efficiency
The energy landscape is undergoing structural change. For Dublin to remain competitive, businesses must adapt to a future where energy resilience is a core operational concern. This session will explore how strategic investment in energy efficiency, supported by data, technology, and policy alignment, can reduce exposure to volatility while supporting national and EU climate objectives.
Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility
Our panel will provide insight into the long-term planning and investment required to support a low-emission, high-capacity transport system. The discussion will consider how infrastructure decisions today will shape the city’s economic geography, workforce mobility, and environmental performance for decades to come. The role of public-private collaboration in delivering scalable, sustainable solutions will be a key theme.
Why Attend
This is not a technical discussion—it is a strategic one. The decisions made now will shape Dublin’s competitiveness, liveability, and economic resilience for the next generation. For senior leaders, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the infrastructure and strategic thinking that will define the city’s future operating environment.
Peter Mannion, Managing Partner, McKinsey Ireland
Peter Mannion, Managing Partner of McKinsey Ireland and a leader in the firm’s Sustainability Growth Platform, specializes in economy-wide decarbonization, carbon markets (including carbon removal and natural capital), and climate strategy. Peter works across public and private sectors to support his clients to design and implement high-impact climate strategies. His focus is on navigating the complexities of the energy transition in a way that delivers positive economic impact.
Rachel Cahill, Director of Executive Office and Sustainability Lead – Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Rachel is Director of Executive Office and Sustainability Lead at Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and leads key strategic cross organisational initiatives and programmes; most notably TII’s sustainability and climate action strategy. Rachel is a chartered accountant with 20 years’ experience working in the transport and mobility sector. Prior to joining TII, Rachel spent 10 years working in the banking industry in both operational and financial roles. Rachel sponsored and led the development of TII’s “Travelling in a Woman’s Shoes” study and report published in 2020. This study was a first of its kind in Ireland and provides rich data and insights which continue to influence and inform transport policy and infrastructure design.