TRANSPORT IRELAND 2026

Now in its 19th year, Transport Ireland has firmly established itself as a major annual conference event in the Irish transport sector’s calendar. Taking place in Croke Park, the 2026 conference will bring together key stakeholders from across Ireland – north and south.

Capital investment in Ireland has never been higher. In November 2025, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien secured approval for the €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport under the recent National Development Plan (NDP) Review. The NDP Review is the largest and most significant capital injection in the economy in the history of the State. The Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan, published at the end of 2025, focuses on the actions needed to accelerate the provision of critical infrastructure. This conference comes at a pivotal moment. As Ireland continues to invest in a modern, connected and climate-resilient transport network, the conference will focus on how this network will meet growing economic, social and environmental demands. With major projects underway, the event offers a platform for transport leaders to explore how we can ensure the acceleration of infrastructure delivery while also ensuring value, sustainability and long-term impact.

This year’s event will also look to Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU and what it means for national and European transport priorities. This is a significant opportunity to shape policy discussions around connectivity, decarbonisation, innovation and regional development. Delegates will gain insight into how Ireland can influence the European transport agenda and position itself at the forefront of progressive mobility policy.

Innovation will also be a central theme, with sessions on smart and shared mobility. From digital infrastructure and data-driven transport systems to integrated public transport and active travel solutions, the conference will explore how technology and new service models can create more efficient, inclusive and user-focused services.

Sustainability remains at the heart of Ireland’s transport future. The conference will address the transition to low-carbon systems, climate resilience, and the role of transport in meeting national and European climate targets. In this context, the Transport Ireland 2026 conference will host a variety of expert domestic and international speakers who will comprehensively explore the latest ambitions, challenges, and tangible opportunities for decision-makers and practitioners across the transport sector to accelerate the delivery of sustainable transport infrastructure.