The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) confirmed on 27 Oct that its 2025 Annual General Meeting—ICANN 84—has opened at Dublin’s Convention Centre after being relocated from Oman due to regional air-space concerns. The six-day event (25–30 Oct) is expected to draw around 2,000 stakeholders from governments, tech firms and civil society.
Beyond the significant visitor spend—Failte Ireland estimates €4 million—the meeting positions Dublin as a hub for digital-governance diplomacy just months after hosting the first national Internet Governance Forum. Delegates require short-stay “C” visas unless visa-exempt; the Department of Justice set up a fast-track lane at Dublin Airport and a temporary desk at the venue for conference-related immigration queries, a pilot that could be repeated for other large events.
For companies moving delegates, the North Runway night-closures (27-30 Oct) for maintenance may push some flights onto the busier 10L/28R runway, so travel managers should monitor potential slot changes. Hotels near the Docklands report 95% occupancy, underscoring the need to book early for Q4 events.
Beyond the significant visitor spend—Failte Ireland estimates €4 million—the meeting positions Dublin as a hub for digital-governance diplomacy just months after hosting the first national Internet Governance Forum. Delegates require short-stay “C” visas unless visa-exempt; the Department of Justice set up a fast-track lane at Dublin Airport and a temporary desk at the venue for conference-related immigration queries, a pilot that could be repeated for other large events.
For companies moving delegates, the North Runway night-closures (27-30 Oct) for maintenance may push some flights onto the busier 10L/28R runway, so travel managers should monitor potential slot changes. Hotels near the Docklands report 95% occupancy, underscoring the need to book early for Q4 events.
