The RDS has an excellent track record as Ireland’s premier venue for conferences and has hosted most of the major conferences that have taken place in Dublin over the last 30 years. RDS Conference & Gala Dinner Packages offer turn-key solutions at competitive rates.
Large or small, our variety of conference rooms can hold any size conference. Many of the halls are adjoining and have nearby meeting rooms to facilitate breakouts. Hall 1 (Main Hall) accommodates up to 4,500 theatre style while our RDS Concert Hall, with retractable tiered seating, provides a superb conference venue for up to 1,000 delegates. This is summarised in the table below:
| Conference Size | Recommended Venue |
|---|---|
| up to 6,500 | Hall 8 (Simmonscourt) |
| up to 4,500 | Hall 1 (Main Hall) |
|
up to 3,000 up to 1,000 up to 1,000 up to 150 |
See how one company who organised a conference at the RDS used the flexibility of the RDS venues for their event. RDS Conference Case Study.
To speak to one of the RDS dedicated sales team call + 353 (0)1 668 0866 or email sales@rds.ie.




