The Irish construction calendar concentrates two full days in Dublin on 7 and 8 October, with show hours from 9am to 5pm at the RDS Royal Dublin Society. Architecture & Building Expo 2026 runs at that venue and maintains trade-only access for visiting professionals.
Dates, opening times and venue in Dublin
The expo runs 7–8 October 2026 at the RDS Royal Dublin Society. Daily opening hours are 9am to 5pm. The show runs in conjunction with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland annual conference, whose previous edition drew record attendance, increasing the presence of specification decision-makers.
Exhibitor mix and professional audience
The event targets architects, architectural technologists and building professionals. Exhibitors include material manufacturers, finishing suppliers, access control providers and companies offering solutions for both new build and retrofit. A full A–Z exhibitor list and individual profiles are published on the event site to help prioritise relevant stands.
Programme elements and exhibitor resources
Organisers publish a floor plan and exhibitor profiles that support pre-event planning. Stand enquiries and commercial coordination are handled by EVENTPRO; contact names listed include Derek Moroney for sales and Jurate Raizyte for operations. These resources allow exhibitors and visitors to map meetings and allocate time efficiently across the two days.
Preparing B2B prospecting at Architecture & Building Expo 2026
- Analyse exhibitor profiles and download the floor plan to create a timed visitation map.
- Schedule meetings in advance, aiming for focused technical conversations tied to specific projects.
- Prepare digital technical sheets and project case studies for immediate follow-up. Share links and PDFs to speed evaluation.
- Organise your on-site team with clear roles: technical demo, commercial follow-up and lead capture. Use a shared lead form to standardise data and set a 48-hour follow-up window.
- Prioritise proof of performance for the Irish market. Local project references and certifications often influence specification choices.
Closing note and how to register
For teams focused on specification and distribution in Ireland, using the exhibitor profiles and floor plan to pre-book conversations will increase efficiency during the two trading days. Registration, exhibitor listings and the venue floor plan are available at the official site https://archiexpo.ie/, where you can also make stand enquiries through the EVENTPRO contacts. The alignment with the RIAI conference concentrates technical buyers, so tailor your messaging to project specifications and compliance requirements.
