Welcome to ICANN84 in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland. This six-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. The AGM is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
ICANN84 Annual General Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland at the Convention Centre Dublin from 25 - 30 October 2025.
This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation.
All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Dublin, Ireland (Irish Standard Time, IST / UTC+1). [Note: Dublin starts Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / UTC+0, from Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 am local time]
Prep Week will be conducted on 13, 14, and 15 October 2025.
In-Person attendance registration remains open until 23 October. (On-site registration will not be available.)
To request an invitation letter for visa applications, please Register as an in-person participant for this meeting.
English, Irish (Gaeilge)
Irish Standard Time (IST) will be observed until 26 October 2025, 02:00
UTC+1 Offset
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Back one hour on 26 October 2025 at 02:00
UTC+0 Offset
High of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 44.6°F (7°C)
Euro (EUR)
ICANN will provide on-site health and safety support during the event and, as appropriate, will refer travelers to local healthcare facilities and providers.
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For booking assistance, email icann84@horizonsbytpg.com
As with all international travel, travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to travel.
Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites.
The necessity of a visa for entry into the Republic of Ireland predominantly depends on travellers’ nationality. For detailed visa requirements information, please visit Ireland Visa Requirements webpage.
Alternatively, please find out more information at Visit Ireland - Travel Path regarding your personal requirements prior to traveling to Ireland.
Dublin is a safe and welcoming city with a low risk of security concerns for visitors. While demonstrations can occasionally take place, they are usually peaceful and cause minimal disruption. As in any major city, petty crime such as pickpocketing may occur, particularly in crowded or tourist-frequented areas. We recommend basic precautions such as keeping valuables secure and being mindful in nightlife venues or when using ATMs. Local emergency services are professional and responsive, and the city is well-prepared to manage any seasonal weather-related issues such as rain or storms.
In case of emergency, dial 112 or 999 to reach police, ambulance, or fire services.
Ireland offers a high standard of medical care across both public and private sectors. Emergency services are reliable, and a wide range of medications is readily available through local pharmacies. Visitors from EU countries should carry a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to access emergency public healthcare if needed. For non-emergency concerns, private clinics and general practitioners are accessible, though referrals may be required for specialist care. Overall, health risks are minimal and the environment is well-suited for international travellers.
Dublin Airport is an international airport serving Dublin, Ireland. The airport is located in Collinstown, 7 km north of Dublin, and 3 km south of the town of Swords.
Average travel time from Dublin Airport to Venue is 20 minutes.
Arriving at Dublin Airport is made convenient by the availability of 24-hour taxi services located outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. This ensures a seamless transition from your flight to your next destination, whether you are heading into the city or elsewhere.
Location and Accessibility
Upon arrival, taxis are readily accessible just steps from the check-in desks. They are positioned at the curb in front of both terminals, allowing for easy access and minimal waiting time.
Assistance and Convenience
Airport Taxi dispatchers are stationed outside each terminal to assist travelers with their transportation needs. They can help you secure a taxi promptly and ensure you are on the correct route.
Fare Information
Taxi fares from the airport vary depending on the time of day and the day of the week, with rates ranging from €1.32 to €2.20 per kilometer.
Estimated Fare from Dublin Airport to Dublin City
Approximate Cost: €30 - €45
This estimated fare reflects the typical distance from Dublin Airport to Dublin City, providing a convenient and efficient option for travelers.
Uber, Lyft and Bolt are operational in Dublin as well as at the airport (DUB) for pick-up and/or drop-off. The exact location of the pickup zone from the airport will depend on several factors, including your arrival gate/terminal, arrival time, airport regulations, construction, and where you are when you request a ride. For the greatest accuracy and to locate pickup zones for other ride options, please refer to the directions in the app when requesting a ride.
You may request your ride in advance 90 days prior to your travel or, after your landing to Dublin.
Steps to follow to secure your ride via Uber:
Open your app to request a ride. When you are ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the “DUB airport transportation” option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
Follow directions in the application and you will get directions about Dublin Airport pickup points directly in the application. Pickup locations may vary by terminal. Rideshare pickup signs might also be available at Dublin Airport.
Meet your driver. Go to your assigned DUB pickup location as specified by the application. Please note, this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
Payments are accepted in cash or by a card which you connect with the application.
When selecting a mode of transportation, it is essential to consider factors such as speed, cost, sustainability, and accessibility. Below is a detailed overview of the available options and their respective features:
Ride Options via Uber from DUB Airport to the Convention Centre Dublin:
Taxi
Taxi XL
Green
Taxi Max
Access
Black
Each option presents unique advantages, so consider which factors are most important for your journey—be it speed, cost, environmental impact, space, accessibility, or luxury.
The alternative mode of transportation between Dublin Airport (DUB) and your hotel is a pre-booked, private car service through ICANN's contracted Destination Management Company (DMC). For private car service bookings through ICANN's preferred DMC, please submit your request to icann84@horizonsbytpg.com by providing the following information regarding your flight(s):
After the requested information above is provided to ICANN’s preferred DMC, an online payment link will be provided within 24 hours during weekdays to secure your booking (please note, the requests are not monitored during weekends).
Make sure you confirm final costs, cancellation policies, and terms and conditions before booking.
Should you wish to confirm a private transfer, this can be arranged for you at the following rates:
| Vehicle (Capacity) | One Way Rate(s) |
|---|---|
| Saloon (any available Sedan model) max. 2 passengers | € 240.00 incl. VAT |
| Mini Van (Mercedes V Class) max 4 passengers | € 210.00 incl. VAT |
| SUV (Range Rover LWB) max 2 passengers | € 330.00 incl. VAT |
Please confirm final costs, cancellation policies, and terms and conditions prior to booking.
For Questions: icann84@horizonsbytpg.com
ICANN negotiates group rates for all official hotels to provide affordable housing options for attendees. Room blocks and rates are subject to availability and booking deadlines. In the event that ICANN room blocks are sold out, any remaining rooms will be sold at market rates set by the hotel. Please confirm deposit and cancellation policies directly with the hotel prior to booking.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is a sleek, contemporary landmark inspired by the elements and overlooking the waterfront of Grand Canal Square. This luxury hotel in Dublin is in an ideal position for exploring the city’s main tourist attractions and its main business and financial district. It is conveniently close to the IFSC and the Convention Centre Dublin.
10-minute walk to CCD
ICANN will provide shuttle service between Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel and the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD). The Shuttle Schedule will be published soon!
Our riverside hotel is walking distance from the CCD, Temple Bar neighbourhood, Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, O'Connell Street and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Sightseeing and airport buses stop right in front of our hotel, and we're minutes from Connolly Rail Station. Enjoy our all-day restaurant, fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi.
7-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
Located just a short walk from The Convention Centre Dublin, The Spencer Hotel sits on the banks of the River Liffey and offers the perfect base to explore everything Dublin has to offer. The hotel features spacious, air-conditioned bedrooms that provide a relaxing sanctuary after a day of travel. After a long day you can indulge in our health club and make use of our fully equipped gym, and cool off in our 18-metre swimming pool.
4-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
Overlooking River Liffey and short walk from O’Connell Street. The centrally situated hotel beside Dublin Convention Centre and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and historic landmarks nearby.
4-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
Located in heart of Dublin, in the Dublin Docklands. A place of culture and entertainment. Make the most of your stay and enjoy our Club Vitae Leisure Centre, with one of the largest swimming pools in Dublin City.
4-minute walk to CCD
ICANN will provide shuttle service between Clayton Cardiff Lane and the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD). The Shuttle Schedule will be published soon!
The Gibson Hotel is based in Dublin’s Docklands, blending modern design with effortless comfort. Overlooking the city from its stylish terraces, this four-star hotel is just steps from the 3Arena and a short ride to the city centre. The hotel offers spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, chic dining, and vibrant interiors set the tone for a stay that’s both relaxing and full of character.
12-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
The Morgan Hotel is a stylish, boutique retreat in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar district. With contemporary design with laid-back luxury, this four-star hotel offers a chic base perfectly positioned to explore the city’s cultural landmarks, lively nightlife, and shopping districts, with Trinity College, Grafton Street, and Dublin Castle just a short stroll away.
15-20-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
Trinity City Hotel is a contemporary four-star hotel set in the heart of Dublin, just steps from Trinity College and the city’s key cultural and business hubs. Behind its Georgian design lies a stylish blend of modern design and eclectic interiors, offering a unique atmosphere full of character. Guests are within walking distance of Grafton Street, Temple Bar, and the Convention Centre Dublin.
18-minute walk to CCD
No shuttle will be provided
Recent developments, including associated flight disruptions and impending timelines related to planning the meeting, made it prudent and necessary to select an alternative and available location. Therefore, ICANN made the decision to hold the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting, originally scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, to take place in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland. This decision ensures that ICANN can run a successful meeting both in person and online.
No, ICANN84 will take place on the originally scheduled dates 25–30 October 2025.
Each ICANN Public Meeting draws attendees from over 150 countries, making global accessibility and travel safety essential to its success. While Oman remains a safe host country, the recent events in the regional airspace have caused closures and flight disruptions. Given this uncertainty – and the possibility that travel to and from Oman could remain difficult – ICANN made the decision to relocate ICANN84 now to allow adequate time to secure a suitable alternative venue, given the impending planning deadlines for the meeting. Acting promptly allows ICANN to avoid a scenario where the meeting could be forced into a remote-only format and helps to ensure a stable and well-attended event.
With limited time to conduct the search, Dublin was the only option that met all of ICANN’s required criteria for an Annual General Meeting (AGM). ICANN54 – also an AGM – was held at the Convention Centre Dublin in 2015. The ICANN Meetings Team is already very familiar with the convention center meeting spaces, logistics, and processes along with familiarity with local hotels and support services. This avoids the need to first assess the viability of the location before selecting.
ICANN org cannot compensate you for any losses you may incur. The participation at an ICANN meeting is open, voluntary, and the result of a free choice by each individual who decides to participate. We understand the inconvenience resulting from this change of location for ICANN84.
ICANN org cannot compensate for nonrefundable fees incurred by participants in their personal capacity. We understand the inconvenience resulting from the change of location for ICANN84.
Your local airline or travel agent is better situated to assist you directly because different rules and laws govern each country.
Your local airline or travel agent is better situated to assist you directly because different rules and laws govern each country.
There are no changes as we have not started the booking process for ICANN84.
There are no changes for the recipients of the Fellowship Program, announced on 23 June 2025.
For the NextGen@ICANN program, the selected participants from Asia Pacific will now attend ICANN84 in Dublin. The selection announcement will be published on 15 July. However, NextGen participants who wish to defer to the next ICANN Public Meeting in the APAC region, taking place in Mumbai in March 2026, will have the option to do so.
We expect to open registration for ICANN84 by early August.
ICANN84 will be held at the Convention Centre Dublin. Information on hotels will only be available by early August.
If your question has not been answered above, please contact our Global Support team.
If you are an ICANN-supported traveler and your question has not been answered above, please contact Travel Support.
Registering for an ICANN meeting or event constitutes an acceptance of the Community Anti-Harassment Policy and Terms of Participation and Complaint Procedure, the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior, Privacy Policy, and ICANN electronic Terms of Service.
CONDUCT
All participants are expected to conduct themselves on a professional level and will be held to the standards set forth in the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and Terms of Participation and Complaint Procedure and the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.
USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES
Registering for this meeting constitutes an agreement to ICANN’s use and distribution of image or voice of attendees in photographs and video, or audio recordings.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING POLICY
Filming, photographing, and recording audio of open ICANN sessions is permitted, as long as the method of recording used is reasonable and not conducted in a manner that violates the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.
Registration and public participation in ICANN Public Meetings constitutes an agreement that all photography, video, or audio recordings of open ICANN sessions are permitted and can be posted in the public domain. Agreement does not constitute a waiver of the participant’s right to challenge any filming, photography, or audio recordings of an open ICANN session if it is being performed in a manner that violates ICANN's Expected Standards of Behavior.
The formal records of all open meetings will be those published on https://meetings.icann.org/en/calendar or icann.org.
No. There will be no onsite registration facilities, so you must register in advance. This provides the event organizers and venue the ability to get important information in advance in terms of expected numbers and capacity planning.
In-person, advance registration will close on Friday, 24 October 2025. After that point in time, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Walk-up and late registrations will not be accepted after the in-person advance registration closes. All walk-up and late registered attendees will only have access to virtual participation.
ICANN will provide health and safety support for all registered onsite attendees who need medical assistance during the event. Any attendee who desires medical assistance for minor-to-moderate illness or injury during the event is encouraged to contact the Health and Safety Team – contact details will be provided on the back of the attendee’s badge. For medical emergencies, please dial 112 or 999 immediately to reach emergency services.
If you feel unwell during the event, you are strongly encouraged to avoid or limit in-person activities and use virtual participation from your hotel room. Should you choose to engage in any in-person activities, either while unwell or after exposure to someone who is ill, you are strongly encouraged to wear a well-fitting mask to minimize risk to others.
As a reminder, adequate traveler and health insurance is the responsibility of the traveler, to ensure coverage of any costs incurred due to illness or injury while traveling.
ICANN org has modified several aspects of the arrival process with the return to hybrid meetings. All in-person attendees must be pre-registered by 24 October 2025 and show their registration confirmation email (requires a QR code) and government issued photo identification to receive an ICANN84 attendee badge.
To help reduce the queues, all attendees will be required to present their in-person registration confirmation emails (digital or printed), which will be scanned for entry. There will not be any onsite registration available. Accompanying persons and family members will not be permitted into the meeting space unless they are also registered as in-person attendees.
Badge Pickup Station hours on Ground Floor of Convention Centre Dublin:
| Friday, 24 October | 9:00 – 16:00 (Early Check-in) |
| Saturday, 25 October | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday, 26 October | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday, 27 October | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday, 28 October | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday, 29 October | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday, 30 October | 8:00 – 13:00 |
ICANN will conduct scans of all attendee badges upon entry to ICANN84, for which the primary purpose is to enable safety notifications via email. We will use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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