Core CPD Framework:
- Placemaking and Design
- Development and Infrastructure Planning
- Digital Planning
- Health and Wellbeing
- 6 CPD Hours
Event Description
Our Conference this year will take place on 10 September 2025 at Europa Hotel, Belfast and will focus on ten years since planning powers were transferred. We’ll look at what lessons we can learn and what the next ten years will bring to planning in Northern Ireland including a session on AI in Planning.
We have the Suzy Lamplugh Trust coming to provide delegates with a session on personal safety and lone working whilst at work specifically tailored to planners in Northern Ireland and will look at a variety of issues including conflict de-escalation management and diffusion-techniques
Book 3 places get a 4th free (T&C's apply) - Please note this package cannot be booked on the website, please contact Julie Sullivan to book
Discount also available for RTPI Student, Licentiate and Retired members.
BOOKINGS CLOSE - Monday 1 September 2025
Programme
Further speakers to be confirmed
- 9:00am - Arrival and Registration at Europa Hotel, Belfast
- 9:30am - Welcome - Emma Aldridge MRTPI, RTPI NI Chair
- Keynote speech - Speaker TBC
- Rosemary Daly MRTPI, Director, Regional Planning Governance and Legislation, DfI
- COFFEE and NETWORKING
- Nick Salt MRTPI, Senior Planner, Turley and 2024 NI Young Planner of the Year
- Kate Clifford, Director, Rural Community Network
- LUNCH
- James Redmond, Head of Transport Planning and Modelling, DfI
- COMFORT BREAK
- Suzy Lamplugh Trust - Site Safety/Lone Working Session
- Closing Speech - Helen Fadipe MRTPI - RTPI President
- 4.35pm - Conference Close
Accessibility
• The venue is a 3 minute walk away from Grand Central Station, Belfast
• There are a number of car parks in Belfast City Centre
• The venue is accessible by taxi
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. Please contact Julie Sullivan, NI Member Services Officer if you have any accessibility issues, require a Carer to attend with you, or to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Catering
Please indicate any dietary requirements you have when booking or contact Julie Sullivan
Sponsorship/Exhibition Opportunities
We have headline sponsorship available for this event and a number of spaces for exhibitors. Please contact Julie Sullivan for further information.
