• Date -
  • Location RDS Main Arena, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

As I Am, Ireland’s Autism Charity, (supported by Transport for Ireland) is hosting the 14th Autism-Europe International Congress.

  • At the RDS Dublin,
  • Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and 13th September 2025.

Transport for Ireland (TFI) supports  As I Am,  campaign is called “Prepare me …. As I Am  … for public transport”.
This aims to provide Autistic people with helpful tools to assist them using public transport..

Autism Europe International congress

14th Autism-Europe International Congress 11-13 Sep

The Congress takes place at the RDS in Dublin from September 11th to 13th, 2025.
This year’s theme, “Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice,” promises a rich programme designed to advance neuro-affirmative autism research and practice.

International researchers, practitioners, advocates and speakers from over 60 countries

The Congress will bring together leading international researchers, practitioners, advocates and speakers, offering unparalleled professional development and networking opportunities for those working in autism research and support, both in Ireland and globally. There are delegates from over 60 countries are already registered to attend the Congress.

Further information

As I Am campaign

RDS

Getting to the show by Dart & Rail

Travelling to the RDS by train could not be easier. It is only a short walk from Lansdowne Road and Sandymount Train and DART stations to the RDS.

People travelling to Dublin by train can connect to the DART from Connolly Station.
On arrival at Heuston Station, simply take the Luas to Connolly Station.

Use the TFI Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your journey

Train and DART information and timetablesTimetables – Transport for Ireland

The DART service runs to Lansdowne Road Station and Sandymount Station, both of which are a short walk from the RDS.

For timetables and tickets, please visit Iarnrod Eireann Trip Planner.

BY BUS

The RDS is serviced by a number of bus routes.

Merrion Road Entrance (Main Entrance)
  • 4  (Harristown to Monkstown Avenue)  Dublin Bus
  • 7  (Mountjoy Square to Brides Glen Luas)
  • 7a  (Mountjoy Square to Loughlinstown)
  • S2 (From Heuston Station to Irishtown via RDS Ballsbridge) Go-Ahead Ireland

Transport to the RDS - train and bus routes

And others within a ten minute walk:
Stillorgan Road/Donnybrook ( Dublin Bus)
  • 39a  (UCD Belfield to Ongar)
  • E2 (Harristown – Dun Laoghaire)
  • 7D  (Mountjoy Square – Dalkey)
  • 7B (Mountjoy Square – Shankill)
  • E1 (Northwood – Ballywaltrim)
  • X1 (Kilcoole – Hawkins Street)

Dublin Bus

.Use the TFI Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your journey

RDS Main Arena, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland