CIWEM Northern Ireland Annual Dinner 2026 | BELFAST | IN-PERSON

Hosted by the CIWEM Northern Ireland branch

Event description 

We are delighted to confirm that the CIWEM Northern Ireland branch Annual Dinner 2026 will be taking place at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast on Thursday 07 May 2026.

The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 18:30 with music from Aria String Quartet. Following the meal, we will be entertained by local group The Echoes, keeping the energy high and guests entertained into the late hours.

The dress code is Black Tie.

Tickets will be sold as tables of 10 with bookings closing at 09:00 BST on Thursday 23 April 2026. We would ask those who make the bookings to let us know about any access needs and special dietary requirements of those in their party by completing the pre-event survey form. This will need to be submitted by 09:00 BST on Friday 17 April 2026, so that we can inform the venue what arrangements are required.

Who should attend the dinner

• CIWEM members and non-members

Why should you attend the dinner

• Celebrate and recognise excellence in innovation and sustainability within the water and environmental sectors
• Network with industry leaders, professionals and peers, from across Northern Ireland
• Support and acknowledge the achievements of award-winning teams and organisations

Programme

18:30 – 19:15

Arrival Drinks Reception with music from Aria String Quartet

19:15 – 19:25

Call for Dinner / Enter Dining Room

19:25 – 19:35

Welcome Address from Chair of the CIWEM Northern Ireland branch Chair, Michelle McNally

19:35 – 19:50

Address from CIWEM

19:50 – 20:00

Keynote Speech from Owen Lyttle | Director of Marine and Fisheries, DAERA

20:00 – 21:55

Dinner followed by Tea & Coffee

21:55

Introduction to local group, The Echoes

21:55 – 22:30

Musical entertainment from The Echoes

22:30

Closing Remarks | Michelle McNally, Chair of the CIWEM Northern Ireland branch

22:30 – 01:30

Socialising and networking

01:30

Close

Menu

Soup – Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato, Basil Oil

Main - Pan Fried Chicken Fillet, Garlic and Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Tarragon Cream Sauce

Dessert - Apple Crumble, Vanilla Custard, Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

or

Soup - Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato, Basil Oil*

Main - Charred Roasted Pepper, Mediterranean Vegetables, Basil Oil, Quinoa Crumble*

Dessert - Frangipane and Raspberry Pie*

* Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Dairy Free

Booking information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

Bookings will be for tables of 10.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.

Please take some time to read through the Terms and Conditions before registering for this event.

Payments for the event should be made at the time of booking using a valid credit or debit card and will be open until 09:00 BST on Wednesday 23 April 2025, two weeks before the event is to take place. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

Do remember to submit the pre-event online survey to let us know of any access needs or special dietary requirements those on your table have by clicking on the link below:

Northern Ireland Annual Dinner 2026 | Delegate access needs | special dietary requirements – Fill in form

Please note that this survey will close at 09:00 BST on Friday 17 April 2026, so the organisers can inform the venue about any special needs of our guests.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the CIWEM Northern Ireland branch Honorary Secretary, Alistair Kenny at Alistair.Kenny@atkinsrealis.com

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About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at The Titanic Hotel, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT. The venue is 40 minutes’ walk from Grand Central Station Belfast and several bus routes run near the venue.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

By Train

The Grand Central Station, Belfast BT12 5AX is 20-minutes away by bus from the venue. Northern Ireland Railways run trains to Grand Central Station for all those coming from outside Belfast or from other parts of the city.

By Bus | Coach

Europa Buscentre, located in the Europa Business Centre, 10 Glengall Street, Belfast BT12 5AH is 20-minutes by bus from the Titanic Hotel. G2 buses go to the venue from May Street City Hall bus stop which is a few minutes’ walk from the Europa Buscentre.

In addition, the no. 94b bus routes run near the Titanic Hotel. The 94b first pick up is at Wellington Place, in the city centre beside the City Hall. This bus will take you to within a two minutes’ walk of the Titanic Hotel.

By foot | cycle

The Titanic Hotel is only 40 minutes’ walk from Grand Central Station Belfast and twelve minutes’ cycle ride.

By car

If you are coming by car, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint.