Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Irish Audio Awards – Open for entries. Full information available here
ICAD Membership 2026 – Available here from 4th January (Early Bird rate is available until 16th January)
Emerging Directors Awards (EDA) – Launching 6th February. Find out more on the EDA Website
ICAD Awards – Open for entries on the 6th April
Upstarts – Entry brief live from 25th June
ICADemy
ICADemy is ICAD’s long-standing masterclass and knowledge-sharing programme, conceived and delivered by creatives for creatives.
ICADemys are a powerful blend of theory, practical advice, demonstrations, and insights from industry experts. They are designed to foster creative excellence through open-sourced expertise, meaningful collaboration and networking opportunities that enable the professional and personal development of our members.
Irish Design Week
ICAD partnered with DCCI to curate an evening’s programming for Irish Design Week 2025, in the Whyte Recital Hall, one of the country’s foremost sonic spaces. “Reverb” explored the reciprocal relationship between sound and visual communications.
The event featured Yuri Suzuki, the first Pentagram Partner to specialise in Sound Design, along with denis., Folding Waves featuring Genevieve Howard, and motion designer Nadine Kennedy. The Reverb event, along with all the RIAM Keynotes from DWI are available on DCCI’s Website.
Watch interview with Yuri Suzuki
Penny ICADemy
Penny is a new digital pension platform built for independent minds. They are design-led and B Corp certified, making pensions simple, flexible, and transparent whether you work for yourself, run a small studio, or employ a growing team.
In the first of a series of webinars, Penny Pensions experts Lesley Tully, CEO, and Jane Ryan of This is Penny break down the new system, covering how it works, where it falls short, and what it doesn’t cover, especially for those who are self-employed or run their own practice. This is a must-watch for all members looking to secure their financial future.
Hold an Event
ICAD is run by creatives for the benefit of creatives. If you have an idea for an event or workshop, we want to hear from you. We can offer support with promotion and administration to help you host initiatives, giving you a platform to inspire and give back to your community. ICAD events aim to inspire, stimulate discussion, fuel debate and encourage connectivity.
If you’d like to collaborate or partner on an event, masterclass or ICAdemy, drop us a message via the contact form below.