Thursday: European Political Community summit
The ninth summit, under the theme "Europe - strong, secure, and connected," will bring together nearly 50 heads of state and government, as well as heads of EU institutions and NATO.
Leaders are expected to discuss strengthening European competitiveness through innovation, connectivity and affordable energy, as well as protecting democracy in Europe.
The summits come shortly after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the United States.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in Dublin since Wednesday and is due to meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday.
The two envoys took part in the Abu Dhabi talks before travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Tusk is due to attend the opening session of the European Political Community summit, round-table discussions and an official reception hosted by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
Bilateral and other meetings are also planned, including talks with Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Tusk will also attend a meeting of the Friends of Moldova group.
Friday: Informal European Council meeting
On Friday, Tusk will attend an informal meeting of the European Council.
Leaders are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, including how to use its potential to improve Europe's competitiveness and its effects on society, security and trust.
According to an announcement, this will be the first strategic discussion of the topic among EU leaders.
Ukraine peace talks are also on the agenda.
Last week, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Friday's meeting to discuss who should represent the EU in peace negotiations and with what mandate.
She said the issue should be addressed so that the European Council could formalise a decision in December.
Italy, representatives of the E3 (France, the United Kingdom and Germany), EU institutions and NATO were among those who met with Ukrainian and US officials in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of the Ukraine-Russia-US talks.
The European Political Community was launched in 2022 by French President Emmanuel Macron following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It is a forum intended to promote dialogue and cooperation.
Alongside the 27 EU member states, it includes countries such as Turkey, Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Canada will take part for the second time.
Summits are held twice a year. The first took place in Prague in October 2022, while the previous one was held in Yerevan, Armenia, in May.
Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from July 1 until the end of the year, focusing on three pillars: competitiveness, security and values.
The two meetings will be the largest gatherings of heads of state and government ever held in Ireland.
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Source: PAP