The annual conference of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) will take place this year on October 1st 2025 in the 5 star Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny in Ireland’s Ancient East.
The flagship tourism conference of the year has the theme “Resilience in an uncertain world” and will look at how tourism can prosper in these challenging times. The conference will once again be moderated by award-winning broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald and speakers include Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD, tech entrepreneur Mark Little, Tourism Ireland CEO Alice Mansergh, Fáilte Ireland Chair Ruth Andrews, AIB CEO Colin Hunt, former Ambassador to the US Dan Mulhall, economist Jim Power and ITIC CEO Eoghan O’Mara Walsh with more speakers to be added.
Early bird tickets are €190 + Vat and can be bought here.
CONFERENCE AGENDA*
*Subject to change
SPEAKERS

Dearbhail McDonald
Moderator

Niall MacCarthy
ITIC Chairperson

Peter Burke TD
Tourism Minister

Mark Little
Journalist and Entrepreneur

Alice Mansergh
CEO, Tourism Ireland

Ruth Andrews
Chairperson, Fáilte Ireland

Catherine Flanagan
CEO, AVEA

Colin Hunt
CEO, AIB

Jim Power
Economist

Dan Mulhall
Former Ambassador

Anne O’Donoghue
Irish Heritage Trust

Eoghan O’Mara Walsh
CEO, ITIC
VENUE

Lyrath Estate Convention Centre
Set in the heart of Kilkenny, just one hour and thirty minutes from Dublin International Airport, Lyrath Estate Convention Centre is home to a stunning ballroom and boardrooms. The Convention Centre has its own private entrance with 420 complimentary car parking spaces.
Lyrath Estate Convention Centre offers a unique and luxurious destination for conferences, meetings, and events of all kinds. This magnificent venue seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary elegance, making it an exceptional choice for both corporate gatherings and social occasions.
Lyrath Estate can accommodate up to 1,500 delegates theatre style and up to 850 guests for gala dinners. Choose from one of our twelve flexible meeting suites, to provide the appropriate setting for your meetings and social events.
At Lyrath Estate, you’ll find not only outstanding facilities but also a dedicated events team committed to delivering seamless service and exceptional experiences.

ACCOMMODATION
Lyrath Estate Hotel
You can reserve accommodation at the conference hotel, Lyrath Estate Hotel, at preferential rates by calling +353 (0) 56776 0088 and quoting ‘ITIC25‘.
This special rate of €210.00 includes breakfast and Wi-Fi and are available for the nights of Tuesday 30th September and Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Delegates can also avail of this special rate by booking online directly with the hotel on their official website https://www.lyrath.com/ . There is a discount code box available at the end of the booking process to insert the code ITIC25 to avail of the conference discount.