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Presentation
The European Demolition Association, EDA, is thrilled to announce the Annual Convention 2026!
Our highly anticipated event will take place from June 10th to June 12th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland.
Organized in collaboration with key industry partners, the convention will bring together professionals from the demolition, decontamination, and recycling (DDR) sectors from all around the globe. Join us in Dublin for an exciting program filled with insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Experience the latest industry innovations, share best practices, and connect with experts and peers in an inspiring setting.
Program
Wednesday, June 10th
09:00 CEN/TC 151 Plenary Meeting (only for members of this Technical Committee)
10:00 Preparation and set-up of the sponsor and networking area
14:00 Reception and accreditation of participants
15:00 Workshops (to be held in parallel)
- Circular economy principles applied to nuclear decommissioning projects
Mr Vladimir Michal – INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC AGENCY
- Follow-up on information on insulation produced using Freons / CFC
Ms Marianne Hedberg – MHMBYGGE in cooperation with EKO-SERVICE SCANDINAVIEN
- Relevant Good Practice for explosive demolition
Mr John Wolstenholme – EFEE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS
- Earth-moving machinery: upcoming new standard EN 17998 on ‘Demolition machinery’ (CEN/TC 151 WG 1)
Mr René Kampmeier, CEN/TC 151 Committee Manager
16:30 EDA Circular Economy Awards presentations
17:00 EDA General Assembly (members only)
18:00 Visit the exhibition and networking area
19:30 Welcome Cocktail (Dress code: Business casual)
Thursday, June 11th
Multilingual conferences with simultaneous interpretation
Dress code: Business casual for the full day
08:30 Reception and accreditation
09:00 Official opening by EDA President and IADC President
Conference session 1
- Demolition of Coursington, Allen, and Draffen Towers
Mr. Stephen McCann – PERSES (UK)
- Success of the Dutch Circular Verification Scheme for demolition and PDA. Certification System in VERAS association
Mr. AD Schaap – VERAS (Netherlands)
- NDA and industry in the United States update with NDA President, Ben Hayden
Mr. Ben Hayden – NDA and HAYDEN WRECKING CORPORATION (USA)
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 2
- Demolition in Ireland: Challenges and opportunities
Mr. Martin Walsh – IRISH ASSOCIATION OF DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS (IADC, Ireland)
- Environmental challenge (vibration, dust, noise) in demolition from a practical point of view according to the French regulation
Ms. Sophie Duclos – CATM (France)
- Industrial and Environmental transformation of the site Alteo Gardanne
Mr. Olivier Corrège – ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (France)
Lunch and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 3
- The use of digital technologies in European Nuclear Decommissioning projects
Mr. Joseph A. Ridao – KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT), INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION (TMB), DECONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONONG OF CONVENTIONAL AND NUCLEAR BUILDINGS (Germany)
- Lesson learned on the French waste management system for CDW
Mr. Mathieu Hiblot – SYNDICAT DES ENTREPRISES DE DECONSTRUCTION DEPOLLUTION ET RECYCLAGE (SEDDRE, France)
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area
Conference session 4
- Optimizing Offshore Platform Decommissioning: AEM-Based Demolition Analysis of the Northern Producer Platform
Mr. Ahmed Amir Khalil & Mr. Phil Peberdy – Applied Science International LLC & LIBERTY INDUSTRIAL
17:00 Special recognition and appointment to the EDA Club of Honour
17:30 End of professional program
19:45 Meeting point at the Croke Park Hotel and coach pick-up point for the formal dinner
20:00 Formal Dinner at the Guinness Storehouse and special activity (Dress code: Business Formal)
Friday, June 12th
10:00 Leisure program for all participants
Sightseeing of the most iconic points of Dublin and lunch in a typical restauarant (Dress code: Informal)
Marketing
This event will made possible thanks to our sponsors:
Gold sponsors:
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Silver sponsors:
 DEVELON |  STEELWRIST |  KEMROC |
 MB CRUSHER |  SHEARCORE |  EPIROC |
 OILQUICK |  OKADA EUROPE |  RAMMER |
 ROTAR |  KTEG |  HUSQVARNA |
 SENNEBOGEN |
Bronze sponsors:
 VTN EUROPE |  SEG UMWELT-SERVICE |  STUCCHI |
 LIEBHERR |  ASTILLO |  AMS UMWELTSCHUTZ |
 STC SOLUTIONS |  DEMAREC |  |
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Locations
Professional Program and Welcome Cocktail
Jones’ Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, IRELAND
Formal Dinner
St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8, IRELAND
Leisure program
On June 12th, the leisure program for all the participants will cover the iconic points of Dublin, and after the tour we will enjoy a nice luch at a typical Irish pub.
Accommodation
THE CROKE PARK HOTEL DUBLIN (4*) – Jones’ Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03 E5Y8, IRELAND EDA Block and Discount: Discount on the rates by using the code EUROD10062 by contacting the hotel at the email address crokeparkhotel@doylecollection or by calling +353 187 144 44
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THE INTERCONTINENTAL DUBLIN (5*) – Simmonscourt Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Dublin (IRELAND) EDA Block: Reach out to GroupReservations@icdublin.com and make the booking by providing card details.
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HOTEL RIU PLAZA THE GRESHAM DUBLIN (4*)– 23 O’Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 C3W7, IRELAND This hotel is fully booked |  |
Join us
Rates
Rates Professional Program
| Activity | Description | Price |
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| Professional Program * (Wed 10 & Thurs 11) | EDA EDI/IADC members | € 395 |
| Members of IADC (only Thursday) | € 350 | |
| Members of National Associations | € 495 | |
| Others | € 595 |
* The Welcome Cocktail is included in the Professional Program registration (Wednesday + Thursday).
** Registration for press and students has a lower rate. Please, contact the EDA Secretariat at info@europeandemolition.org
Rates Optional activities
| Activity | Description | Price |
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| Welcome Cocktail | Companions (Wed 10)* | € 75 |
| Special activity and Formal Dinner | All participants – Guinness Storehouse (Thurs 11) | € 295 |
| Leisure activity | All participants – Program: Dublin sightseeing tour and lunch | € 295 |