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2013 is the year of The Gathering, a spectacular celebration of all things Irish. We are inviting the world to come along and take part in a year-long programme of culturally diverse themed events and festivities.

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How we can help

A point-of-contact for Dublin: DCB does not charge any fee or commission on any service. We are here to streamline your efforts and ensure that you deliver an unsurpassed meeting or event experience for your delegates to Dublin.

Liaison with local service suppliers: DCB can introduce you to appropriate Professional Conference Organisers and Destination Management Companies. Dublin has a well-developed infrastructure of conference service providers with extensive expertise in ensuring meetings and events in Dublin are an outstanding success.

Free venue finding service: If you are considering holding a conference or event in Dublin, simply phone/ or e-mail DCB with the details and we will contact all appropriate facilities on your behalf. We will then collate this information (showing capacity, availability, pricing and contact details) and return it to you for your review.

Assistance with bids for international meetings: DCB can help you customise your bidding strategy and create bid documents. We will assist you in identifying bid criteria, including strengths of the local association and achievements of the local industry, to give Dublin an advantage over competing destinations. Our range of promotional material includes videos, brochures and digital images, all of which can be used in the promotion of your Dublin programme.

Source endorsement/support from key political, industry and tourism contacts.

Conference Ambassador Programme: Learn More

Familiarisation visits: DCB will facilitate and host customised familiarisation and site inspection programmes for qualified buyers and media. Come and experience our excellent facilities first-hand!

Site Inspections: A crucial element in the decision making process, we financially support site visits, covering conference and meeting venues, hotels, social options and attractions.

Assistance in outlining pre and post conference travel options.