Dublin’s international finance calendar gets a major highlight on Thursday, 1 October 2026, when the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference returns to The Convention Centre Dublin. Bringing together more than 500 senior professionals from the global funds and asset management community, the conference offers a valuable opportunity to explore the trends shaping the industry.

This year’s theme, “Ireland: Powering the Global Investment Future,” reflects Ireland’s growing role in international investment and comes during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Key topics include ETFs, private assets, digital innovation, regulation, the Savings and Investments Union and the future of global investment.

Attendees can expect keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, networking opportunities and an industry exhibition. Confirmed speakers include An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque.

Held at The Convention Centre Dublin in Spencer Dock, the conference provides an impressive city-centre setting for a full day of discussion, insight and professional connections. The event concludes with a networking drinks reception, offering further opportunities to meet fellow delegates.