Tenders/RFQ for the provision of Exhibition Space Organiser Services for The International AI Summit (14th October 2026)

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RFQ for the provision of Exhibition Space Organiser Services for The International AI Summit (14th October 2026)

The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

In summary, the Services comprise: Services from an experienced Exhibition Space Organiser to provide end-to-end project and production management for the Innovation Spotlight as the Exhibition Space at the International AI Summit 2026 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), working in close collaboration with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and Deloitte Ireland, the RDS, vendors, and relevant co-hosts and stakeholders. The successful tenderer will also be expected to engage with the chosen exhibitors and to ensure that the branding, look and feel and user experience is consistent with the overall International AI Summit Branding and strategic objectives. NOTE: the event management services being sought in this RFQ are only for the Innovation Spotlight /Exhibition Space. The appointed Lead Event Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering the overall AI summit experience including planning, coordinating and delivering all pre-event, on-site and post-event services, including programme and production scheduling, venue and supplier management, delegate registration and stakeholder liaison, branding and communications support, sponsorship and budget oversight, and the delivery of associated conference elements. The AI Summit will consist of a full day conference with main stage key note addresses, plenary sessions, fireside chats, on-stage demonstrations with an accompanying Innovation Spotlight as an exhibition space providing networking opportunities throughout the day as well as hospitality from morning until evening. The Innovation Spotlight (Exhibition Space) will be hosted in Hall 1 and Hall 4 of the RDS with the plenary AI Summit in Hall 2.

Data provenance

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About The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment

The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Youth & Employment, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

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How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.