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We are excited to announce the date of the Irish Wind Farmers Association Annual Conference 2025! Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 27, 2025, as we gather at the prestigious Lyrath Estate Convention Centre, Kilkenny for a day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and informative presentations.To find out more about the IWFA Annual Conference 2025 and to book your ticket, visit our official event page.A Member Discount Code is available exclusively for current IWFA members. Please email events@mnag.ie to request your code.The IWFA annual conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, public sector representatives, experts and stakeholders in the energy sector to discuss the issues and next steps in the renewable energy sector.Networking Evening, Wednesday the 26th Nov at 8pm
Join us for a networking evening in the Lyrath Estate Hotel Manor Rooms on Wednesday the 26th November at 8pm, the night before the main conference. This networking event is open to attendees, members, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers of the Annual Conference.Book your ticket
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