Finding conference venues Dublin that balance location, cost, and capacity is not easy. City centre venues book out early and costs rise quickly. That is why many organisers look beyond the city core.
Meet in DCU offers a practical alternative. You get space, modern facilities, and straightforward access to the city and airport, without the pressure of city centre pricing.
If you are planning a conference in Dublin, this venue works.
A campus built for large scale events
Meet in DCU is located within Dublin City University’s Glasnevin campus. This is a working university environment designed to host large numbers of people every day.
That matters when you are organising a conference.
You are not trying to fit delegates into a converted hotel ballroom. You are using purpose built lecture theatres, breakout rooms, and open spaces that support learning and movement.
You benefit from:
- Large capacity lecture theatres
- Flexible meeting rooms
- Clear signage across campus
- Dedicated event support teams
Everything is laid out logically. Delegates move between sessions easily. Organisers spend less time troubleshooting.
Easy access from Dublin Airport
For conferences with international delegates, access is critical.
Meet in DCU is located close to Dublin Airport, making arrivals and departures simple. Taxi journeys are short, and public transport links connect the campus to the airport and city centre.
This reduces transfer times and cuts down on logistics planning. Delegates arrive less stressed and on time.
Good transport links to the city
While Meet in DCU is outside the city centre, it is well connected.
Multiple bus routes run from the campus to central Dublin. Delegates can reach O Connell Street, Temple Bar, and the Docklands without changing transport.
This gives you flexibility. Attendees can stay on campus or in the city and still arrive easily each morning.
Flexible spaces for different event types
Not every conference follows the same format.
Meet in DCU works for:
- Academic conferences
- Corporate training events
- Industry summits
- Multi day conventions
Rooms can be set up for:
- Theatre style presentations
- Workshops and breakout sessions
- Panel discussions
- Networking events
You can scale your event up or down without changing venue.
On site accommodation for delegates
One of the biggest advantages of Meet in DCU is on site accommodation.
Delegates can stay within walking distance of the event spaces at DCU Rooms. This removes daily transport issues and keeps schedules tight.
For organisers, this simplifies planning. For delegates, it improves the experience.
You avoid:
- Late arrivals
- Missed sessions
- Costly hotel transfers
Catering and refreshment options
Meet in DCU offers on site catering options that suit conferences of all sizes.
You can plan:
- Tea and coffee breaks
- Lunch service
- Evening catering
Menus are designed to handle volume efficiently. Service is timed around session schedules, not hotel meal times.
This keeps your agenda running smoothly.
Cost control for organisers
Budget control is a major concern for conference planners.
Meet in DCU offers predictable pricing. You are not competing with weekend leisure demand or peak tourism periods in the city centre.
This helps when:
- Managing internal budgets
- Seeking approvals
- Planning multi day events
You get value without cutting corners.
A venue that works
Meet in DCU is not about show. It is about function.
For conference venues Dublin, it delivers:
- Space
- Access
- Consistency
- Support
