Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- The CCD won its 15th M&IT Award on 2026-09-21, reinforcing buyer preference.
- Management reported 98 events and over 205,000 attendees by 2026-11-04, showing momentum.
- The 2026 EPC summit filled the venue and raised Dublin’s profile with European leaders.
What critics are saying
- Operating profits fell 21% to €6.2 million in 2025, despite attendance rising.
- Event revenue dropped 10% to €29.22 million in 2025; income from events fell 13%.
- Licence renewal risk hits 2035; losing the PPP would strip John Laing’s operating control.
What makes The Convention Centre Dublin unique
- State-owned PPP runs under licence through 2035, with John Laing operating since 2023.
- The CCD won Europe’s Leading Meetings Centre for a tenth straight year on 2026-10-19.
- It hosted 122 events in 2025, including 35 international conferences and major government summits.
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