Join us at the MIDAS Ireland Conference and Gala Dinner on November 19th, 2026, for a day of networking, learning, and celebration!

MIDAS Ireland (https://midasireland.ie/) is delighted to announce our annual Conference & Gala Dinner which is now entering its tenth year. This event has already established itself as the key meeting in the calendar for the Ireland Electronics Sector.

With generous sponsorship to date from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, alongside industry partners AMD, Analog Devices, Capgemini Engineering, Intel, onsemi, Microchip and Cadence.

The 2026 Conference will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, (https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/destination/ireland/limerick) Ennis Road, Limerick, on the Thursday, 19th of November.

This will be followed by a gala dinner in the hotel, at which we will be honouring Dr Denis Doyle, Chairman at Tyndall National Institute, with an Outstanding Achievement Award.

The Theme for this year’s Conference will be "The Semiconductor Industry in Europe, Collaborating Globally" and once again have a distinguished line up of contributors including;

Leonard Hobbs, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardhobbs/) MIDAS Ireland Conference Chair

Alan Quinlan, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-quinlan-28293b27/) Former Rugby International

Oliver Haller, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverhaller/) Senior Director Strategic Allicances, Infineon Technologies

Mike Morrissey, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-morrissey-46854416b/) Senior Director at Analog Devices

Further Speakers to be announced shortly.

We will also feature a dedicated session exploring the broader Deep Tech Cluster in Ireland, bringing together key perspectives from different aspects of this ecosystem.

The session will feature Richie Casey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcasey/) - Construction, Patrick Morrissey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-morrissey-photonics/)- Photonics, John Goold (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goold-17ab3a35/)- Quantum, Patricia Moore (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmooreie/) - Space Tech and Mary Finegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfinegan/) - I-C3, exploring opportunities for collaboration, innovation and future growth.

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We are currently finalising our Exhibitor lineup for this year’s event!

If you’re interested in exhibiting or would like more information about the opportunities available, please contact Siobhan Walsh at siobhan.walsh@midasireland.ie.

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Accommodation:

A limited number of rooms are available at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick for 18th and 19th November at a special discounted MIDAS Conference rate.

To book: Reservations: Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.30pm

Email: reservations.limerick@radissonblu.com

Tel: +353 61 456 200

Please quote “MIDAS Conference” when booking to avail of the special rate.

Conference & Gala Dinner Timings:

Conference: 9.30am – 5.00pm

Evening Reception: From 7.00pm

Gala Dinner: 8.00pm – late

Description supplied by the event organiser.