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The European Demolition Association, EDA, is thrilled to announce the Annual Convention 2026!
Our highly anticipated event will take place from June 10th to June 12th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland.
Organized in collaboration with key industry partners, the convention will bring together professionals from the demolition, decontamination, and recycling (DDR) sectors from all around the globe. Join us in Dublin for an exciting program filled with insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Experience the latest industry innovations, share best practices, and connect with experts and peers in an inspiring setting.
Preliminary program
Wednesday, June 10th
15:00 Workshops about Circular economy in construction
- Circular economy principles applied to nuclear decommissioning projects
Vladimir Michal – INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC AGENCY
- Follow up of information on insulation produced using Freons / CFC
Marianne Hedberg – MHMBYGGE in cooperation with EKO-SERVICE SCANDINAVIEN
- Relevant Good Practice for explosive demolition
John Wolstenholme – EFEE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS
16:30 EDA General Assembly (members only)
19:30 Welcome Cocktail
Thursday, June 11th
8:30 Reception and accreditation
Conference session 1
- Demolition of Coursington, Allen, and Draffen Towers
Stephen McCann – PERSES (UK)
- Current state of the U.S. demolition market
Ben Hayden – NDA and HAYDEN WRECKING CORPORATION (USA)
- Success of the Dutch Circular Verification Scheme for demolition and PDA. Certification System in VERAS association
AD Schaap – VERAS (Netherlands)
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 2
- Demolition in Ireland: Challenges and opportunities
Martin Walsh – IRISH ASSOCIATION OF DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS & Walmac Demolition (Ireland)
- Lesson learned on the French waste management system for CDW
Mathieu Hiblot – SEDDRe, SYNDICAT DES ENTREPRISES DE DECONSTRUCTION DEPOLLUTION ET RECYCLAGE (France)
- Environmental challenge (vibration, dust, noise) in demolition from a practical point of view according to the French regulation
Sophie Duclos – CATM (France)
Lunch and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 3
- The use of digital technologies in European Nuclear Decommissioning projects
- Industrial and Environmental transformation of the site Alteo Gardanne
Olivier Corrège – ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (France)
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 4
- Optimizing Offshore Platform Decommissioning: AEM-Based Demolition Analysis of the Northern Producer Platform
Ahmed Amir Khalil & Phil Peberdy – Applied Science International LLC & LIBERTY INDUSTRIAL
17:30 End of professional program
20:00 Special activity and Formal Dinner at the Guiness Storehouse
Friday, June 12th
10:00 Leisure program for all participants
A. Sightseeing of the most iconic points of Dublin and lunch
B. Golf tournament and lunch
Marketing
The EDA Annual Convention is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility and position yourself among professionals in the demolition industry.
Special offer: Those companies that hire sponsorship packages for the EDA Convention and the Yearbook will benefit from a 5% discount on each of the selected options. Both sponsorships must be hired at the same time.
Check out our marketing opportunities and choose the one that best suits your company!
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Combined sponsorship (Convention 2026 + Yearbook 2026)
5% discount on each of the selected options
Sponsors
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Bronze sponsors:
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Locations
Professional Program and Welcome Cocktail
Jones’ Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, IRELAND
Formal Dinner
St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8, IRELAND
Leisure program
On June 12th, the leisure program for all the participants will cover the iconic points of Dublin and a golf tournament will also take place.
Accommodation
THE INTERCONTINENTAL DUBLIN – Simmonscourt Road Ballsbridge Dublin, 4, Dublin (IRELAND) EDA Block: Reach out to GroupReservations@icdublin.com and make the booking by providing card details. |  |
HOTEL RIU PLAZA THE GRESHAM DUBLIN – 23 O’Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 C3W7, IRELAND EDA Discount: 10% discount on the rates by using the code EDACONVENTION26 on the website |  |
THE CROKE PARK HOTEL DUBLIN – Jones’ Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03 E5Y8, IRELAND EDA Block and Discount: Discount on the rates by using the code EUROD10062 by contacting the hotel at the email address crokeparkhotel@doylecollection or by calling +353 187 144 44 |  |
Join us
Rates
Professional Program
| Activity | Description | Price |
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| Professional Program * (Wed 10 & Thurs 11) | EDA EDI/IADC members | € 395 |
| Members of IADC (only Thursday) | € 350 | |
| Members of National Associations | € 495 | |
| Others | € 595 |
* The Welcome Cocktail is included in the Professional Program registration (Wednesday + Thursday).
** Registration for press and students has a lower rate. Please, contact the EDA Secretariat at info@europeandemolition.org
Optional activities
| Activity | Description | Price |
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| Welcome Cocktail | Companions (Wed 10)* | € 75 |
| Special activity and Formal Dinner | All participants – Guinness Storehouse (Thurs 11) | € 295 |
| Leisure activity | All participants – Program A: Dublin sightseeing tour and lunch | € 295 |
| All participants – Program B: Golf tournament and lunch | € 295 |