The 49th DEW Annual Economic Policy Conference will take place on 11/12 September 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford. DEW is Ireland’s longest standing and premier forum for economic policy debate. Founded in 1977, the annual economic policy conference is attended by policymakers, academics and practitioners with a focus on evidence-based policymaking. We have an excellent programme this year, and we look forward to seeing you in Wexford for DEW 2026. (All hotel rooms are booked out for Friday 11th September, and there are still available rooms for Saturday 12th September).