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Bindery House

Bindery House

Developed by Hope Street, the project carefully reimagined a 1960s office building, preserving its' original structure and distinctive granite façade. This thoughtful approach, significantly reduced embodied carbon while delivered a modern, high-performance workplace designed for today’s occupiers.

The result is a building created with longevity in mind, seamlessly balancing its original form and character with contemporary performance, comfort and everyday usability.

Located just off Molesworth Street, Bindery House features light-filled office space, external terraces and a fully fossil-fuel-free energy strategy and solution, achieving an A3 BER and LEED Platinum certification. It provides an ideal setting for a forward-looking discussion on the future of Dublin’s commercial real estate market, and how sustainability, intelligent reuse and long-term thinking will shape the market and city’s next chapter.

Speakers and Panels

Investing in Dublin: Opportunities and Challenges 2026

Explore emerging investment opportunities, capital flows, and market risks in Dublin’s commercial real estate sector

Trevor Swanton

Trevor Swanton

Managing Director - Head of UK and Ireland

Emerald Pine Capital

Colin MacDonald

Colin MacDonald

Founder and CEO

Fine Grain Property

Daniel Lockley

Daniel Lockley

Partner - Real Estate - Debt & Capital Advisory

Deloitte

Rhona Baker

Rhona Baker

Head of Valuations & Advisory

Colliers Ireland

Tom Dalton
Moderator

Tom Dalton

Partner

Dentons

Colin MacDonald

Founder and CEO

Fine Grain Property

Colin began his career as an International Manager with HSBC in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Bahrain before spending three years working with Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private real estate developer. During that time, Colin managed the development and restoration of the historic 5-star Fullerton Hotel.

Colin went on to found McCraic Group in Singapore, identifying, leasing and refurbishing historic properties as successful bar and restaurant venues. This venture culminated in the successful trade sale of the group in 2009.

He founded Fine Grain Property in 2007, and drove the company’s growth in Singapore and Ireland. He is particularly proud of Fine Grain’s ability to drive investment returns by delivering great workplace communities for clients.

Daniel Lockley

Partner - Real Estate - Debt & Capital Advisory

Deloitte

Daniel Lockley is a Partner and leads Deloitte’s Real Estate - Debt and Capital Advisory team, bringing

c.15 years of corporate finance and real estate experience. Since joining Deloitte in 2014, Daniel has

been an advisor to numerous leading property development and investment groups in Ireland,

raising over €1.5bn p.a. Daniel has extensive expertise in structuring, arranging, and raising capital

(both debt and equity) for real estate development and investment portfolios. He is also an advisor

to Local Authorities, Approved Housing Bodies and State Sponsored Bodies.

Rhona Baker

Head of Valuations & Advisory

Colliers Ireland

Rhona Baker is the Head of Valuations & Advisory at Colliers Ireland, where she leads the country’s largest commercial property valuations team and drives the strategic direction of the firm’s market-leading advisory platform. She has over 25 years of experience in the valuation of assets for secured lending, property investment, and pension funds.

Her work spans all major asset classes, including offices, retail, shopping centres, purpose-built student accommodation, and large-scale PRS (Private Rented Sector) developments. She also brings extensive experience in mixed-use portfolios and development appraisals.

Tom Dalton

Moderator

Dentons

Tom is a partner in Dentons’ Dublin real estate practice. He advises on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, financings and lettings across all investment sectors including offices, logistics parks, multifamily asset, hotels, data centres and mixed use developments. He regularly works with domestic and international investors active in the Irish market.

Delivering and Future-Proofing Real Estate Developments: Best Practices for 2026

Discuss design innovation, construction efficiency, and sustainability strategies across the development pipeline

Ward Frisby

Ward Frisby

Senior Director, Development and Construction

Greystar Ireland

Neil Menzies

Neil Menzies

Director of Sustainability

Hibernia Real Estate Group

Michael Hynes

Michael Hynes

CEO

Evara

David Killion

David Killion

Developments Director

Ballymore

Angelyn Rowan
Moderator

Angelyn Rowan

Partner

Philip Lee

Michael Hynes

CEO

Evara

Michael Hynes founded Evara Ireland with Eddie Byrne in October 2019. Having previously worked with Hudson Advisors Ireland, NAMA and Grattan Property, Michael has over 20 years’ experience in the Irish real estate sector. With a portfolio under management of 9,000 residential units and 95,000 sqm of commercial space, Quintain Ireland is now one of the largest mixed-use developers in Ireland.

Angelyn Rowan

Moderator

Philip Lee

Angelyn Rowan is a partner and head of the projects and construction group at Philip Lee LLP. Angelyn has specialised in the area of projects and construction since 2004 and has extensive experience advising on major infrastructure projects, PPPs and large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. Angelyn advises funders, developers, employers and contractors on all aspects of construction law, including commercial office, residential, healthcare, energy and PPP/PFI projects. She advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction law matters. She has advised on some of the most significant projects in Ireland in recent years, including advising the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) on the €300m+ Social Housing PPP Programme (now instructed on SHB PPPs 4,5,6 and 7), the €200m+ Grangegorman DIT Campus PPP and the €140m+ Primary Care Centres PPP.

Fireside chat

Catherine Duggan

Catherine Duggan

Director - Head of Sustainability

Grant Thornton

James Byrne

James Byrne

Founder

OPNBuildings

Mark Faithfull
Moderator

Mark Faithfull

Reporter

Bisnow

James Byrne

Founder

OPNBuildings

James Byrne is the founder of Sirus, EGPT, and OPNBuildings, companies focused on improving how organisations understand and manage energy and sustainability performance. His work is grounded in the belief that sustainability only becomes credible when it is measured, verified, and understood in close to real time. James is a strong advocate for moving beyond headline commitments toward data-led planning, auditable reporting, and informed decision-making. He works closely with executive teams and sustainability leaders to turn complex sustainability challenges into clear, accountable action.

Mark Faithfull

Moderator

Bisnow

Mark Faithfull is the Dublin correspondent for Bisnow and a real estate and retail specialist, editing and contributing to international publications including Forbes, The Economist, MIPIM News, MAPIC News, World Retail Congress and the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe. He covers trends in retail and property and regularly speaks and moderates at events around Europe.

Opening Remarks

John Mulryan

John Mulryan

Principle, Hope Street

UK CEO, Ballymore

John Mulryan

Principle, Hope Street

UK CEO, Ballymore

John Mulryan is the Group Managing Director of The Ballymore Group.

Based in London, John has overseen Ballymore becoming one of the biggest providers of residential accommodation in the city. These include landmark schemes including London City Island, Embassy Gardens, and Goodluck Hope. John also worked alongside the US government to move their embassy from Grosvenor Square to Embassy Gardens at Nine Elms, establishing a new riverside cultural district for the city and signalling a major shift in London’s diplomatic centre of gravity.

In Ireland, John is overseeing the completion of the group’s regeneration project on North Wall Quay, Dublin Landings. John is also responsible for ensuring planning permission is submitted for Ballymore’s large mixed-use scheme on 2.8 hectares at CIE Connolly Station in Dublin’s IFSC.

Prior to being appointed Group Managing Director in January 2018, John was Managing Director of Ballymore UK from July 2010. Prior to that, he was General Manager of Operations from July 2008 to July 2010.

He graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering in 2004.

Why You Should Attend This Irish Property Conference in Dublin

Key Topics Covered:

  • How to identify and capitalise on top commercial real estate investment opportunities in Dublin for 2026, including insights into asset classes, capital flows and market risks

  • Best practices for delivering commercial and mixed-use developments, from planning approvals to construction innovation, cost management and design strategies that meet evolving occupier needs

  • The latest trends in ESG and sustainable real estate development, including how Dublin property owners are addressing climate regulations, energy performance and carbon reduction targets

  • How smart building technologies are transforming property management and tenant experience across office, industrial and residential sectors in the Irish market

  • Strategies for future-proofing real estate portfolios in Dublin, with practical guidance on retrofitting, green certifications and meeting investor and occupier sustainability demands

  • Market intelligence on Dublin’s commercial property landscape in 2026, including demand forecasts, yield trends, infrastructure constraints and policy impacts shaping future growth

How You’ll Do More Business: By attending Dublin State of the Market 2026, you’ll gain direct access to the latest investment intelligence, development strategies, and sustainability insights shaping Ireland’s commercial real estate sector. This is where key decision-makers, capital partners, developers and advisors converge, offering the opportunity to deepen your market knowledge and uncover off-market opportunities. Whether you're looking to secure your next JV partner, navigate planning complexities, or future-proof your portfolio, the connections and conversations at this event will sharpen your strategy and expand your deal pipeline for the year ahead.

Recent leasing activity, renewed foreign interest and infrastructure investment are reshaping Dublin’s outlook - but pricing, delivery risk and policy uncertainty remain. This event unpacks what the headlines don’t: how leaders are actually responding. Read more ahead of the event to stay informed:

Join us at this Dublin State of the Market 2026 edition and to gain insights into property investment trends, sustainable development strategies, and smart technology transforming the Irish CRE landscape. This is the must-attend event for property investors, developers, and professionals navigating Dublin’s dynamic real estate market.

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Why This Dublin CRE Event Matters in 2026

Dublin’s commercial real estate market is entering a decisive phase. With capital cautiously re-entering the market, development pipelines adjusting and ESG requirements tightening, the next 12–18 months will define winners and laggards.

Join Bisnow’s Dublin Real Estate Outlook 2026 to hear directly from leading investors, developers and advisors on where capital is moving, which sectors are rebounding fastest and how to future-proof assets in Ireland’s evolving market.

How You’ll Use What You Learn:

  • Make better investment decisions with real-time market intelligence from active Irish and international players

  • De-risk development and retrofit strategies amid ESG, planning and cost pressures

  • Build relationships with capital partners, developers and advisors shaping Dublin’s next cycle

Venue

Bindery House
5-9 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2, D02 DF29

Level: 4th Floor


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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Breakfast, Registration And Networking
8:55 AM
9:00 AM
Welcome From Bisnow!
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Investing in Dublin: Opportunities and Challenges 2026

1. Dublin commercial real estate investment outlook for 2026 across sectors, returns and risk 2. Capital flows and sentiment shifts, including foreign investment, joint ventures and co-investment 3. Pricing, underwriting and deal strategies in 2026, including value-add, repositioning and distressed opportunities

9:45 AM
10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Fireside chat
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
Delivering and Future-Proofing Real Estate Developments: Best Practices for 2026

1. Development delivery in Dublin for 2026, including construction costs, labour constraints and procurement strategy 2. Planning and pipeline execution, including approvals, zoning and infrastructure constraints 3. Future-proofing assets through design, retrofit strategy, and evolving ESG requirements in development

11:15 AM
12:00 PM
More Networking!

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