The TAI 2025 conference will be hosted on the Belfield campus of University College Dublin (UCD), located approximately 4 km south of Dublin city center. Nestled within 133 hectares of greenery, UCD provides a peaceful and inspiring setting for our event while being easily accessible from the bustling heart of Dublin.

Getting to UCD 

By Air: Dublin Airport (DUB) is the closest international airport, approximately 17 km from UCD. Direct bus services, such as the Aircoach (Route 700), connect the airport to UCD. Dublin Bus route 19 connects the airport to the city centre. Taxis and rideshares are also readily available. 

By Public Transport: Dublin Bus services (routes 39A, E1, and E2) provide frequent connections between UCD and the city center. Please be sure to check bus routes and timetables when planning your trip as they are subject to change. Dublin Bus does not accept card payment – you must either use a Leap card or an exact cash fare. Details on purchasing a Leap Visitor Card can be found here. 

By Car: UCD is easily accessible via major routes, including the N11 and M50. As TAI is taking place during the summer term, free parking will be available on campus. Please see the areas marked green in the map provided on page 4 of UCD’s guide to parking.

Conference Venue

TAI 2025 parallel talks and keynote sessions will be held in the Lochlann Quinn School of Business building, number 49 on the campus map. UCD’s International Visitors Guide can be found here

On-Campus Accommodation

Discounted lodging will be provided on UCD campus, which can be booked through this link. There are two room types:

• Village Studio at the rate of €125.00 Room Only per room per night. These rooms come with their own kitchen.
• Village Rooms at the rate of €105.00 Room Only per room per night. These rooms do not come with a kitchen.

If you are interested in this housing option, please contact the Local Chair Mel Devine (mel.devine@ucd.ie) to get the promotion code to apply the discount. Please note that it is strongly advised that reservations for on-campus accommodation be made before 12 March 2025. Availability of this accommodation becomes limited and the promotion codes do not apply after this date.

The reception for this accommodation can be found in the UCD village, number 79 on the campus map.

Hotel Recommendations 

• Radisson Blu St Helens (1.8km) is about 20 minute walk from the venue or less using the S6 bus. Location
• The Talbot Hotel (2.8km) has a frequent bus service (E1 and E2 buses) to the front gate of UCD. Location
• Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (3.5km). Location
• The Pembroke Townhouse (3.5km). Location
• The Devlin Hotel (3.6km). Location
• Clayton Hotel Burlington Road (3.9km). Location
• The Sandymount Hotel (3.9km). Location

Selection of city centre (downtown) hotels:

• Grand Canal Hotel (4.2km). Location
• The Mespil Hotel (4.3km). Location
• Maldron Hotel Kevin Street (6.0 km) Location
• The Trinity City Hotel (6.2 km) Location