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European Parliaments ICT Cooperation (EPIC) Plenary 2026 7-9 September 2026

Dublin, Ireland

Organisedjointly by the European Parliament and the House of the Oireachtas

Brussels and Dublin,20.02026

Dear Colleague,

On behalf of the European Parliament and the Houses of the Oireachtas, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the 2026 Plenary meeting of the EPIC network.

This year's Plenary, hosted in collaboration between the European Parliament and the lrish Parliament, will take place from Monday 7 September to Wednesday 9 September 2026 at the Houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin, Ireland.

As our parliamentary environments become increasingly reliant upon robust digital infrastructures, this meeting serves as a vital forum for inter-parliamentary cooperation. The 2026 programme is designed to showcase the progress of our dedicated working groups and address the pressing technological challenges facing modern legislatures.

Programme highlights The twoand--ahalf-day agenda will feature a comprehensive agenda, including:

» Thematic presentations: In-depth insights from the working groups on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and procurement.

• Technical demonstrations: Exclusive sessions and demos hosted by the Houses of the Oireachtas.

• Keynote address: to be confirmed

• Plenary debates: The final day will allow participating Parliaments to reflect on the progress of the EPIC network and tangible activities to strengthen the digital resilience of our EU Member State Parliaments.

• Networking: networking reception in the Members' private dining room and a guided tour of the Irish Parliament.

Administrative arrangements This invitation is extended to all EPIC Network members and working group participants.

Please note that while the official programme-including the scheduled meals and coffee breaks mentioned in the agenda-is provided by the hosts, all travel, accommodation and additional expenses remain at the personal or institutional expense of the participants.

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Hotels • Buswells Hotel (across the street from the Parliamentary complex): Buswells Hotel Dublin [ In the Heart

of Dublin city https://www.buswells.ie/en/

Shelbourne 5: The Shelbourne Dublin Luxury 5 Star Dublin Hotel (200m) https://theshelbourne.com/

• Merrion Hotel 5 : https://www.merrionhotel.com/ (500m)

• Conrad Hotel 5: Conrad Dublin (750m) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dubhcclconraddublin

• The Travelodge Plus 3 *: Travelodge I Dublin City Centre hotel - Dublin City Centre hotels (1,1km away) https://www.travelodge.ie/hotels/679/Dublin-City--Centre-hotel

• Staycity 4* (multiple locations so would need to identify closest to the Irish Parliament); Dublin Serviced Apartments - Lowest Price Guaranteed! (1,2km) https://www.staycity.com/dublin

• The Hilton Garden Inn 4; Dublin Custom House Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre (2,0km) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dubchgi--hilton-garden-inn-dublincity-centre/

• The Spencer Hotel 4*: The Spencer Hotel I Dublin Hotels I Hotels In Dublin City Centre (1,5km) https://www.thespencerhotel.com/

Registration and enquiries To confirm your participation, we ask that your Parliament register each participant individually using the following registration form:

• Registration form: Registration Form- European Parliaments ICT Cooperation (EPIC) Plenary 2026-- Fill in form.

For any other questions related to the 2026 EPIC Plenary, please contact the EPIC Secretariat using the email below:

• Email: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an insightful and productive exchange of expertise.

Yours sincerely,

Ms. Elaine Gunn

Clerk of Dail Éireann and Secretary General

Houses of the Oireachtas Service

Mr. Lorenzo Mannelli

Director-General, DG for Information Technologies and Cybersecurity

European Parliament

Ms. Sanna Lepola

Director-General, DG for Parliamentary Democracy Partnership

European Parliament

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