ReSToRE Summer School 2026
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
iCRAG applications are now open for the fourth ReSToRE International Summer School, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at University College Dublin, Ireland.
ReSToRE brings together talent from the social sciences, humanities, natural and physical sciences to co-create sustainable solutions for global challenges that are socially acceptable, economically affordable, and technically feasible.
If you are an early-career researcher or professional, apply to join a highly diverse, global group at ReSToRE. Next year’s theme is “Delivering Sustainability to the Global Community”.
Apply here Restore – iCRAG – applications are open until the 1st December 2025.

Save the Date - Geothermal District Heating & Cooling Days
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-04 | The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, Point Square,, Dublin, D01 X2P2, Ireland
EGEC Geothermal alongside the Geothermal Association of Ireland (GAI), will host this year’s Geothermal District Heating & Cooling Days in The Gibson Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September 2026.
As Europe faces growing pressure to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy, geothermal is emerging as a critical part of the solution providing low carbon, locally sourced heating, cooling and energy storage.
This event will bring together policymakers, developers, industry leaders and infrastructure investors to explore how geothermal can be delivered as a long-term, investable energy solution.
Key themes include:
· Energy security through indigenous resources
· Long-term cost stability and affordability
· Scalable decarbonisation of heat
· Infrastructure investment and Energy-as-a-Service models
· Industrial and campus applications
· Insights from leading international markets
More details to follow. For now, please save the date.

Save the Date – Ireland Brownfield Network Conference
2026-10-14 | Queens University Belfast, University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN,, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
The next IBN conference will be held in the spectacular Riddle Hall at Queen’s University Belfast on Wednesday the 14th October 2026.
Further details will be released in the coming months.
Please get in touch with admin@irelandbrownfieldnetwork.com if you would like to help organise the event or sponsor the day.

MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum and Industry Exhibition
2026-10-28 - 2026-10-30 | Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath, Trim, Co Meath, C15 WYF4, Ireland
MINEX Europe – the 10th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum and Industry Exhibition will be held between the 28th and 30th October 2026 at the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath.
On 30th October, the Forum participants will be offered an opportunity to visit Tara Mine – one of Europe’s largest mines operated by Boliden, producing zinc and lead concentrates for the European market.
More information is available at this website MINEX Europe 2026 where you can download a brochure and look at the agenda for the event 28 October – MINEX Europe 2026.
