The first edition of the ICon Arts Ireland Academy featured chamber music, violin and composition programmes led by Adrian Mantu, Andreea Banciu, Aileen Cahill, Remus Azoitei and Dan Dediu. Adrian Mantu, Andreea Banciu, Aileen Cahill and Cristina Tegzeșiu also formed the Ensemble in Residence, supporting the composition programme and presenting newly created works alongside public performances. Hosted at Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, the Academy fostered learning, creativity and international artistic exchange.