AmCham’s Mid-West Conference and Dinner
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Discussions
Panel One
Driving competitiveness to deliver investment and growth
With 158 multinationals operating in the Mid-West and employing more than 27,000 people, the region has a strong track record as a location for international investment. This panel will explore how we can build on that success and strengthen the conditions for the next wave of FDI.
Panellists will discuss the factors shaping investment decisions, including infrastructure, targeted incentives, talent and capacity building. The discussion will also consider the opportunities presented by Budget 2027 and how Ireland’s wider competitiveness agenda can support businesses to invest, expand and grow in the Mid-West.
AmCham’s latest FDI Insights Survey highlights the opportunity to build on this success, with 70% of respondents reporting that their corporate headquarters plan to continue investing in Ireland over the next five years.
Panel Two
Leveraging AI and digital to deliver the next wave of FDI
AI, digitalisation and emerging technologies are reshaping how businesses operate, invest and grow. With strong clusters in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, the Mid-West is well positioned to capture the opportunities presented by these technologies.
Ensuring the region has the skills, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem needed to support their development and adoption will be critical to sustaining growth and attracting the next wave of investment.
In a recent AmCham survey, 69% of respondents said they expect AI transformation to cause them to increase or maintain their investment in Ireland over the next five years.
This panel will explore how businesses across the Mid-West are harnessing AI and digital technologies to transform their operations, develop new capabilities and unlock opportunities for growth. Panellists will also consider the steps needed to strengthen Ireland’s digital ecosystem and enable businesses to successfully adopt and scale emerging technologies.
Fireside Chat
Budget 2027: Priorities for Growth
This fireside chat will examine the key measures announced in Budget 2027 and their implications for Ireland's competitiveness, investment and business growth, with a particular focus on the opportunities and priorities for the Mid-West region.
The discussion will explore developments in Ireland's R&D Tax Credit, international taxation and measures aimed at supporting innovation and investment, alongside the Government's commitments on infrastructure delivery, housing, energy and talent development.
Drawing on AmCham's Budget 2027 Submission and its response to the measures announced, the conversation will consider the extent to which Budget 2027 addresses the priorities identified by the US multinational business community and the steps needed to strengthen Ireland's competitiveness.
With the Mid-West home to a significant concentration of multinational investment, the discussion will also consider how national budgetary measures can support regional development, strengthen the region's investment proposition and create the conditions for continued growth.
