EUConsult Autumn Conference 2025

Dublin, 23-24 October

Innovation and Inspiration: Delivering Values-Led, Impact Driven Consultancy

Conference Information

In 2025, the EUConsult Autumn Conference for civil society consultants will be held in Dublin on 23-24 October. The conference will explore how civil society/NFP consultants can adapt and lead in a rapidly changing Europe – addressing the key challenges and opportunities facing our clients today. With Ireland as our host, we will spotlight the country’s impact on the European and global stage in areas such as Philanthropy & Social Impact Investment, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), the changing landscape for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and what ‘social partnership’ really means – who drives it and our role as consultants in guiding it. The conference also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Ireland’s Marriage Equality referendum, a landmark event where 62% of Irish voters endorsed same-sex marriage, making Ireland the first country to legalise it through a national referendum. The EUConsult Autumn Conference 2025 will celebrate these achievements and focus on the ongoing efforts required to advance social progress.

Conference Speakers

We are pleased to announce that the following distinguished speakers have been confirmed for the EUConsult Autumn Conference 2025:

  • Éilis Murray, CEO,  Philanthropy Ireland and Board member of Philea
  • Áine Myler, CEO,  Charities Institute Ireland
  • Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Chief Executive,  ShoutOut
  • Oonagh O’Donovan, Director of Strategy & Operations, OKC
  • Mary O’Kennedy, Managing Director, OKC
  • Liz Roche, Head of Foundation & Sustainable Business, Vodafone
  • Dr. Kerry McCall Magan, Country Director Ireland, British Council
  • Julie Jones, Head of Strategic Growth, Community Foundation for Ireland

  • Helen Nolan, CEO, Spraoi & Spórt

They will share their insights and expertise on delivering values-led impact for charities and wider civil society. More details about speakers can be found here.

Venue & Programme

The Autumn Conference will start on the afternoon of Thursday, 23 October with a Cultural Tour at the National Gallery of Ireland and the Conference Dinner with our special guest speaker. We are delighted to be hosted at the United Arts Club for the conference on Friday, 24 October.

United Arts Club
3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper
Dublin 2, D02 RR50
Ireland

The conference programme is available on the following link.

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation is not included in the conference fee in order to give maximum flexibility to participants. Our suggested hotels are:

A very limited number of rooms are available at a special rate at the United Arts Club. The rates are:

  • EUR 100 for a single occupancy room per night
  • EUR 120 for two people sharing a room per night

If you would like to reserve a room, please contact Oonagh at oonagh@okennedyconsulting.ie as soon as possible.

You can also take a look at hotels close to the venue here.

Or use an online hotel search service such as www.hrs.com or www.booking.com to find a hotel in Dublin – they offer discounted rates.

Conference Fees

The full conference fees cover the organisation and management of the full programme, the cultural visit and dinner, and refreshments and lunch during the main conference day.

Full conference:

EUR 250 for EUConsult members
EUR 325 for non-members

EUR 175 (Special one-day fee – lunch and refreshments on 24th included)

If you have any questions at all, please contact Denise Dawes: d.dawes(at)euconsult.org.