Expect a warm Irish welcome from day one of our 2008 annual conference.

The social programme promises to be great fun whether you are attending by yourself, with your colleagues or your family. Join us for a grand Gala Dinner experience on Wednesday 2 April at the Guinness Storehouse. The evening will begin with a tour of The Guinness Experience, pre-dinner drinks will be accompanied by traditional Irish music, following your 3-course meal, wine and a complimentary pint of Guinness you will be entertained by Irish band "Backbeat". In 2008 our prestigious Society Awards will be presented at the gala dinner.

We are very pleased to announce that our after dinner speaker at the Guinness Storehouse will be
Keith Duffy, Patron of Irish Autism Action

On Thursday 3 April all delegates are invited to join us for our social evening at the RDS, which will include a hot buffet and entertainment from Irish band "Shillelagh" and Celtic Rhythm Dancers.

Take time out during refreshment breaks and meet up with friends in the comfort of the refreshment areas or on the sunny green grass of the 40 acres in the Royal Dublin Society grounds.