This is the second edition of the event and sees a 50% increase in sold exhibition space from 2022. The event, held in partnership with the Government of Ireland, will take place from 6-7 November at the RDS,

Education Buildings Ireland focuses on the funding, design, construction, management and maintenance of primary education, post primary education, further education and training & higher education learning environments.

James Lee, CEO and co-founder of Step Connect², said: “This is a great achievement by the team and shows the positive signs of recovery since the global pandemic. The need and desire for people to connect face-to-face has never been stronger, and we’ve seen across all of our events huge YOY uplifts in terms of exhibition and sponsorship sales and most importantly attendance.”