CIPFA Northern Ireland’s annual conference, Public Finance Live, returned on 14 October 2025 to the Hilton Belfast Hotel.
Public Finance Live Northern Ireland 2025
Date: 14 October 2025
Location: Hilton Belfast Hotel
The Northern Ireland conference was aimed at professionals working in public finance and accountancy and welcomed attendees from across Northern Ireland’s public sector. Through a combination of keynote speakers, plenaries, panel debate and workshops, delegates were able to gain insights into today’s and future challenges.
This one-day event brought together leading public figures, public sector innovators, finance professionals, commentators, analysts and other sector experts, as well as CIPFA’s public sector-focused commercial partners. Public Finance Live was a must for all Northern Ireland’s public sector finance professionals.
Public Finance Live Northern Ireland 2024
If you missed last year's conference and want to know more about this annual event you can take a look at the Northern Ireland Public Finance Live 2024 round up.
Find out what Public Finance Live Northern Ireland 2025 had to offer
Related links
Public Finance Live Cymru (Wales)
Public Finance Live Northern Ireland 2024
Featured speakers
John O’Dowd MLA
John O’Dowd MLA is Minister of Finance, he took up his post on 3 February 2025.
Stephen Farry
Stephen Farry is a Professor of Strategic Policy in Practice at Ulster University. He was educated at the Queen’s University of Belfast and holds a PhD in International Relations.
Marie Mallon OBE
Marie is a Chair of the Northern Ireland Audit Office Advisory Board and an Associate of the HSC Leadership Centre. She also undertakes private consultancy work.