The Guaranteed Irish Construction Forum 2026 will take place on September 2 at PlatformX, KPMG’s innovation hub in Dublin. The event, running from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., is tailored for senior leaders in Ireland’s built environment. Located at Harbourmaster Place, Dublin 1, PlatformX is a cutting-edge venue that shows the forum’s focus on innovation and progress in the construction sector.
This year’s theme, “Building Infrastructure at Pace Using Trusted Supply Chains,” will address critical challenges in the sector. Discussions will focus on accelerating development while enhancing resilience, sustainability, and economic growth through local supply networks. The forum is designed to be a dynamic and interactive experience, supporting high-level idea exchange and strategic networking among Ireland’s construction and infrastructure elite.
The forum will feature a panel of industry experts, including Sarah Carey of the Irish Independent, David Kelly from Gas Networks Ireland, and Alasdair Henderson of BAM Ireland. Opening remarks will be delivered by Carmel Logan of KPMG and Minister Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment, and Energy. Additional panelists include Niall O’Connor, Managing Director of Kingspan Insulation, and Paul O’Neill, Co-Head of Infrastructure & Head of Infrastructure Strategy and Commercial Advisory at KPMG Ireland.
According to Brid O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, the event aims to support dialogue between government and industry leaders on accelerating Ireland’s infrastructure goals sustainably. She emphasizes that the forum creates a space for honest conversations on what must change to deliver Ireland’s infrastructure ambitions faster, sustainably, and with confidence.
