Cork is the fastest-growing city in Ireland and plays a key role in the economy of the south of Ireland. In order to facilitate and enhance its ongoing economic development and population growth, Cork needs targeted, strategic infrastructure investment and delivery. This is essential for attracting investment, improving the movement of goods and people, and fostering overall regional growth. Funding Cork’s infrastructure transition must be a top priority for Government to ensure it can compete effectively on the European stage. Committing to the delivery of strategic projects will help to build Cork’s competitiveness and further contribute to its progress as a true economic counterweight to the capital city.

The annual CIF Southern Construct Summit  is the must-attend event for the entire construction sector in Cork. The Summit will bring together senior sector leaders, policy-makers and other stakeholders to discuss developments to facilitate the successful delivery of crucial policies urgently needed to support a viable construction industry in Cork city and county.

You will hear from developers, investors and local authority leaders discussing a range of issues including how innovative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionise the industry, developing a more digitally enabled smart city, educating our students for jobs that don’t even exist yet, funding housing for a growing population and why a surge in zoned land is critically needed for housebuilding, as the population heads towards 6 million people by 2040.

Expert speakers will outline why a new funding mechanism for state bodies that are charged with the delivery of key strategic infrastructure should be introduced that would guarantee multi-year funding or funding on a major project basis to enable housing and other projects to be delivered with greater efficacy and cost effectiveness.

The CIF Southern Construct Summit 2025 will showcase some incredible women working  in construction and it will also celebrate the 90^th anniversary of the Construction Industry Federation.

So join us on 22 May 2025 at the CIF Southern Construct Summit for insightful and stimulating discussions on how to increase productivity, to improve efficiencies for your business and connect you with brands, organisations, suppliers and key industry buyers. Don’t miss out!

If your goal is to keep abreast of developments and opportunities to drive improvement in your company, then the CIF Southern Construct Summit is the event for you.