DARGAN FORUM 1st & 2nd July 2026
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The Dargan Forum 2025 Registration
Two days, 12 events, 65 speakers
Explore our full line-up on 2nd and 3rd July and tailor your experience by registering for the events that interest you most.
9am 3rd July
Dargan Forum Fringe Events
2nd July
EVENT 1 Smarter Business: Lessons from Experience
EVENT 2 Roundtable With Adam Dorr
EVENT 3 Official Reception for the Dargan Forum 2025
EVENT 4 Why Choose Mayo
EVENT 5 Why Choose Donegal
EVENT 12 Connected Hubs July Meetup
The Main Event - the Dargan Forum on Ireland’s Green & Digital Transition
Ideal for - Change makers, Hub managers, Community activists, Government and Local Authority officials and Members of the public
Time and Date - 9am to 1pm on Thursday, 3rd July
Location - County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE for the Main Event:
EVENT 6
3rd July, 2025
EVENT 7
Enterprise Nation Parallel Session: Digital meets Local – Empowering small retailers in a connected world
Title - Digital meets Local – Empowering small retailers in a connected world
Ideal for - Small businesses, policy makers and community leaders
Time and Date - 2 pm, Thursday, 3rd July
Location - Assembly Room, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE for Event 7:
EVENT 8
.ie Parallel Session: Putting people at the heart of the Green and Digital Transition
Ideal for - Small businesses and social enterprises
Time and Date - 2.45 pm, Thursday, 3rd July
Location - Assembly Room, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire
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EVENT 9
Connected Hubs Parallel Session
Ideal for - Hub managers, Local Authority Officials, Researchers, Network Managers, Small business owners, Members of the public and social enterprises
Time and Date - 2 pm, Thursday, 3rd July
Location - Old Council Chamber, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire
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EVENT 10
RWE, Smart Dun Laoghaire and DLR CoCo Green Business Unit Parallel Session
Ideal for - Local Authority Officials, Researchers, Network Managers, Small business owners and Members of the public
Time and Date - 2.45 pm, Thursday, 3rd July
Location - Old Council Chamber, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE for Event 10:
Garden Party
EVENT 11
Dun Laoghaire Business Association & DL Tidy Towns Garden Party
Ideal for - local businesses, stakeholders and attendees at the Dargan Forum
Time and Date - 7pm, Thursday, 3rd July
Location - The Eblana Club, 3 Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE for Event 11:
COMPLETED EVENTS
EVENT 4
Why Choose Mayo
Ideal for -
People considering their next career or business move
Parents with expanding families looking for a better quality of life
People with family connections to Mayo that are interested in returning to their hometown
Time and Date - 7.30pm, Wednesday, 2nd July
Location - Mariner Room, Second Floor, Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
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EVENT 5
Why Choose Donegal
Ideal for -
People considering their next career or business move
Parents with expanding families looking for a better quality of life
People with family connections to Donegal that are interested in returning to their hometown
Time and Date - 7.30pm, Wednesday, 2nd July
Location - Mariner Room, Second Floor, Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE for Event 5:
EVENT 3
Official Reception for the Dargan Forum 2025*
Ideal for - By Invitation
Time and Date - 5pm, Wednesday 2nd July
Location - Harbour Commissioners Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire
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*Invite Only
EVENT 2
Roundtable With Adam Dorr*
Ideal for - By Invitation
Time and Date - 3.30pm, Wednesday 2nd July
Location - Harbour Commissioners Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire
REGISTER HERE:
*Invite Only
EVENT 12
Connected Hubs July meetup - live from the Dargan Hub
Time and Date - 11am, Wednesday, 2nd July
Location - Zoom
EVENT 1
Smarter Business: Lessons from Experience
Ideal for - Small businesses (B2C and B2B), tech businesses and mentors/consultants working with small businesses.
Time and Date - 8.30am, Wednesday, 2nd July
Location - Bank of Ireland, 101 George's Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 F240
REGISTER HERE For Event 1:
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