International Marine Tourism and Maritime Heritage Conference

Marine tourism and maritime heritage represent one of Ireland’s greatest opportunities for sustainable growth, cultural renewal, and community development. From iconic lighthouses to working harbours, our coastal assets tell powerful stories and connect people to place, history, and each other. 

Over two days, policymakers, community leaders, and industry professionals will join international experts to explore big ideas, case studies, and strategies for developing a thriving maritime economy. The programme is borken into 6 sessions over 2 days. 

Session 1: From Vision to Impact - delivering Compelling Marine and Lighthouse Tourism Experiences

Session 2: Unlocking our Maritime Heritage: Fostering Inspiration and Innovation

Session 3: Empowering and Sustaining Coastal Communities: marine Tourism Opportunities and Challenges

Session 4: Protecting and Sharing Maritime Heritage for Future Generations

Session 5: Global Collaboration: Connecting People, Places and Stories

Session 6: Safeguarding and Restoring our Marine and Natural Environments.

More information on the programme is available here