In 2025, the EUConsult Summer Conference for civil society consultants will be held in Dublin on 21-22 May. 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) and the ‘Green Economy’, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Artificial Intelligence (given Ireland’s role as a key tech hub in Europe with European headquarters of Google, Meta, Microsoft) and what ‘social partnership’ really means – who drives it and our role as consultants in guiding it.
The conference also coincides with the 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 Summer Conference 2025 will celebrate these achievements and focus on the ongoing efforts required to advance social progress.
You might also like to take the opportunity of joining the Fundraising Summer School, which will be held in Dublin on 20 & 21 May.
We are pleased to announce that four distinguished speakers have already been confirmed for the EUConsult Summer Conference 2025 with more to follow:
They will share their insights and expertise on delivering values-led impact for charities and wider civil society. More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Summer Conference will start on the afternoon of 21 May with a cultural tour and dinner, and will be hosted at the United Arts Club on 22 May.
United Arts Club
3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper
Dublin 2, D02 RR50
Ireland
The conference programme will be published shortly.
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:
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.
The conference fees cover the organisation and management of the full programme, the cultural visit and dinner on 21 May, and refreshments and lunch during the conference on 22 May.
EUR 250 for EUConsult members (21-22 May)
EUR 325 for non-members (21-22 May)
EUR 150 (22 May only)
After you have registered, you will receive the confirmation and invoice.
If you have any questions at all, please contact Denise Dawes: d.dawes(at)euconsult.org.
