Event Dates:16 Sep, 2026, 17:00-19:30
In person
Mott MacDonald Ireland
River House, 48-60 High Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2BE office address, Belfast
Accelerating to Zero Together: Opportunities, Insights & Programmes
Join Irish Green Building Council, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and Mott MacDonald Ireland for an evening of insights, discussion, and networking focused on the future of sustainable construction and low-carbon development across Ireland.

This in-person evening session brings together professionals from across the island to explore opportunities, and practical pathways for delivering more sustainable, low-carbon buildings and infrastructure.
What to Expect
Introduction
to the Green Building Council and its work.
Spotlight
on Mott MacDonald’s work in sustainability and low-carbon design.
Panel discussion
with industry voices on sustainability trends both sides of the border.
Networking opportunities
with peers across the sector
Agenda
- 5.00 pm – 5.15 pm – Registration and Networking
- 5.15 pm – 5.25 pm – Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 5.25 pm – 5.45 pm – Introduction: The role of Green Building Councils in accelerating a sustainable built environment.
- 5.45 pm – 6.05 pm – Mott MacDonald Spotlight – Sustainability leadership, climate resilience, low-carbon infrastructure and nature-positive approaches.
- 6.05 pm – 6.40 pm – Panel Discussion – Accelerating to Zero Together: What does sustainable building look like on the island of Ireland today?
- 6.40 pm – 6.50 pm – Audience Q&A
- 6.50 pm – 7.30 pm – Networking Reception
Speakers
- Pat Barry, CEO, Irish Green Building Council
- David Steen, Senior Policy and Commercial Advisor, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
- Adil Hussain, Net Zero Carbon Consultant, Mott MacDonald
- Ciarán Fox, Director, Royal Society of Ulster Architects
- Dr. Barry McCarron, Managing Director, KORE Retrofit
- Hope Lovelady, Associate Consultant and the Health Decarbonisation Lead, Mott MacDonald
- Jim Mulholland, Director, TODD Architects
- Ryan Young, Director, Sustainability, Delap and Waller
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