Trinity College Dublin - Conference Venue

META 2026 will be held at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland's oldest university and one of its most prestigious institutions.

Address: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

O'Connell Bridge - Dublin

Step into Dublin, the host city of META 2026, where Georgian architecture meets tech startups, and historic libraries sit alongside cutting-edge research centers. This unique blend of past and future makes Dublin the ideal meeting place for our community.

Trinity College, the conference venue, is centrally located in Dublin, within easy walking distance of major hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions. It is about a 15-minute walk from O'Connell Street, the city's main transport hub. Founded in 1592, Trinity College is renowned for its Old Library, Ireland's largest library built between 1712 and 1732, with the iconic Long Room housing 200,000 of its oldest books.

The Book of Kells: Ireland's Greatest Cultural Treasure at Trinity College

Dublin Airport

Ireland's main international airport, located just 10km north of city center.

From Dublin Airport

• Aircoach: Direct service to city center (€7-10)
• Dublin Bus: Routes 16, 41, 102 (€3.30)
• Taxi: Approximately €25-35 to city center

By Sea

Dublin is accessible by ferry via Holyhead, Cherbourg & Douglas, with 65 weekly sailings connecting Ireland with England, Wales, France & Isle of Man.

Passport Requirements

All non-UK visitors must present a valid passport valid for at least 6 months.

Visa Requirements

Currently, citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) member states (the 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein), as well as many other countries including the United Kingdom, the USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, do not need a visa to visit Ireland.