The perfect place for the bio-pharma industry to meet, share ideas and connect.
Ireland is the third largest exporter of pharmaceuticals globally and the bio-pharma sector is reaching new heights as it discovers, innovates, and manufactures new medicines to help improve health outcomes internationally. Ireland’s connections offer great networking potential, giving access to both leading companies and experts within the field.
The sector accounts for over €80 billion in revenue each year. Our growing influence here is proven by capital investment of almost €10 billion in new facilities, which sees Ireland ride the biggest wave of investment in new biotech facilities of anywhere in the world. Ireland manufactures five of the top 20 selling medicines in the world
The Irish bio-pharma industry employs 30,000 people
The world’s top ten pharmaceutical companies have substantial operations countrywide — with strong clusters in Dublin. Among the 75 bio-pharma companies based throughout Ireland, star players include:
- AbbVie
- AstraZeneca
- Eli Lilly
- GSK
- Johnson & Johnson
- MSD
- Novartis
- Pfizer
- Roche
- Sanofi
Key industry links
Planning your next corporate meeting, conference, or incentive trip in Dublin means a wealth of connections, collaboration, and creativity, set against the backdrop of a spectacular city experience.
Let the unrivalled knowledge centres in Dublin and across Ireland attract delegates from around the globe.
Professional associations
Academia
Dublin’s universities have excelled in the fields of engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy and biotechnology. As a result, strong co-operative links to the industry have been developed. The combined power of these centres of learning means Dublin has one of the youngest and most educated workforces in Europe. Just some of these educational institutions comprise of:
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Let the Dublin Convention Bureau team assist you with sourcing Dublin venues, make introductions to industry and academic leaders, and assist with financial support. Contact us today for more information.