BestCities Global Alliance’s annual industry event, the 2025 Global Forum, will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from January 24-26, 2025.
Through the theme Creative Collaborations: Innovating for Greater Communities, BestCities’ flagship event will explore the ways creative connections can ignite innovation, foster inclusivity, and transform global issues into community-driven solutions.
In addition to workshops and sessions designed to challenge and inspire attendees, the forum offers plenty of opportunities for peers from diverse industries to network and get to know the 13 BestCities Global Alliance destination partners.
“We are thrilled to host the 2025 Global Forum in Dublin – a thriving technology hub that has so much to teach the world in terms of innovation and transformation,” said Loren Christie, managing director of BestCities Global Alliance.
“We’re fine-tuning an education-rich programme with thought-provoking workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and collaborations with local community-building organisations like the Gaelic Athletics Association and Gaelic Players Association. Everything ties back to our community-focused theme, with a goal of cultivating connections that lead to positive, meaningful and lasting change within the meetings industry.”
Named the European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2024, Dublin is home to experts in artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and digital transformation – many of whom will share their insights at the Global Forum. Attendees can also explore the city, with networking events hosted at local icons like the Guinness Storehouse, The Convention Centre Dublin, and the TradFest programme.
BestCities encourages Global Forum attendees to Engage for Good each year by raising funds for a local initiative. This year’s recipient is the Solas Project, a non-profit that supports Irish youth in building self-worth, character and motivation. Attendees earn points by engaging prior, during and after the Forum, with more points earned by the group translating to more money donated to the initiative.
