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2025 Ireland Conference

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October 31, 2024

Dublin, Ireland   -   April 28-30, 2025

Malahide - County Dublin K36 XT65 - Ireland

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In a continuing effort to meet the demanding needs of today’s aviation firefighting community, the ARFF Working Group and the Airport Fire Officers Association are working diligently in developing a program that will be internationally acclaimed .

The classroom portion of this program will take place at the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland.  Equipped with all modern facilities and an ideal place for an International ARFF conference. 


Delegate Registration includes the following: 

  • Welcome Reception
  • Classroom Sessions
  • Breakfast Included in Hotel Rate
  • Five (5) Refreshment Breaks
  • Gala Dinner
  • Two  (2) Lunches
  • Tour of Dublin Airport (Open to First 50 Registrants)
  • Certificate of Participation/Attendance
  • Presentation Download

DRAFT AGENDA

Monday, April 28, 2025

  • 1400 - 1700     Exhibitor Set-Up
  • 1600 - 1930     Registraton Open
  • 1830 - 2030     Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

  • 0800 - 1400      Registration Open
  • 0800 - 0900     Coffee/Tea w/Exhibitors
  • 0900 - 0930     Opening Ceremonies
  • 0930 - 1030      Keynote Speaker
  • 1030 - 1100         Coffee/Tea w/Exhibitors
  • 1100 - 1200         Educational Session
  • 1200 - 1330        Lunch w/Exhibitors
  • 1330 - 1415         Educational Session
  • 1415 - 1500         Educational Session
  • 1500 - 1530        Coffee/Tea W/Exhibitors
  • 1530 - 1615          Educational Session
  • 1615 - 1645          1st Day Recap
  • 1900 - 2200        Gala Dinner - Raffle/Auction

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

  • 0800 - 0900     Coffee/Tea w/Exhibitors
  • 0900 - 0945     Educational Session
  • 0945 - 1030       Educational Session
  • 1030 - 1100         Coffee/Tea w/Exhibitors
  • 1100 - 1145          Educational Session
  • 1145 - 1200          2nd Day Recap & Closing Ceremonies
  • 1200 - 1300         Lunch w/Exhibitors
  • 1300 -                  Exhibitors Tear Down
  • 1415 - 1430           Transportation to Dublin Airport
  • 1430 - 1630          Dublin Airport Tour
  • 1630                     Transportation Back to Hotel

The speaker program is still beIng developed.  If you are interested in presenting at this program, please complete the Call-for Presentations at the button below.  Deadline to submit is December 3, 2024.

Call-For- Presentations

Exhibitors/Sponsors

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to market your product, meet with your friends, and show your support for the ARFF community. As always, we deeply appreciate your support. All exhibitors will be listed on signage throughout the venue and also in all pre and post e-mails.


The ARFF Working Group and Airport Fire Officers Association appreciates the support we receive from our exhibitors and partners in the aviation fire protection industry. Your participation as a sponsor helps offset some of the major expenses for conducting quality prorams.   For detailed information regarding Sponsorship/Exhibiting go to this LINK.


Exhibitor Registration Includes:

  • Welcome Reception
  • Classroom Sessions
  • Breakfast Included in Room Rate
  • Five (5) Refreshment Breaks
  • Two (2) Lunches
  • Recognition in Pre and Post E-Mail
  • Recognition Signage
  • Gala Dinner
  • Presentation Download

To inquire about Sponsorship for this event, please contact Lesley Jones with AFOA at lesleyrouthjones@gmail.com. To inquire about Exhibitor space, please contact Lesley Jones at the e-mail above or Barbara Haas with the ARFF Working Group at Barbara@arffwg.org

Hotel Accommodations

The iconic four-star Grand Hotel, Dublin is ideally located by the sea, in the picturesque village of Malahide, one of Dublin’s most desirable places to visit. Just minutes from Dublin International Airport, national motorways and with all the attractions of Dublin City on your doorstep.


The Matt Ryan Bar provides a relaxed and cosy atmosphere for hotel guests and locals alike. From specialist drinks, cocktails and a full food menu throughout the day, the Matt Ryan Bar is the social hub of the Grand Hotel. Experience dining at Coast, the hotel’s seafront restaurant, showcasing the very best of fresh, local produce.


Grand Hotel guests have complimentary access to the award-winning Arena Health and Fitness Club with 21-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and state of the art gymnasium.

Room Rate is Euro 175.00

Rooms are Limited

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Delegate  Registration = $485 

Exhibitor Registration = $1,200 (Additional Booth Registrations are $425 ea.)

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