Panel
Discussions
Panel Two
Controlling the Controllables: Infrastructure and Innovation to Support Business in the West-North-West
This panel discussion will focus on the vital infrastructure essential in providing for future business and community growth in the West-North-West Region.
The West-North-West Region has a significant multinational presence including global leaders in MedTech, Financial Services, Technology and Gaming.
Securing infrastructural investment is key to enhancing collaboration and innovation, and further attracting the most in-demand international talent to the West-North-West region.
Panel One
Enhancing Competitiveness: Talent and Cost Competitiveness to Drive Growth in the West-North-West
There are now more than 970 US companies with operations in Ireland, employing 380,000 people directly and indirectly.
This panel discussion will focus on the West-North-West region as a hub for talent attraction and retention.
Our speakers will examine the necessary building blocks for supporting the future talent needs of industry while also focusing on the development priorities for the region designed to support and optimise the operation of industry.
Keynote Address
Achieving the West-North-West Region’s Potential
Drawing on her experience as CEO of Galway City Innovation District (PorterShed), where she plays a pivotal role in supporting globally focused tech startups to collaborate, innovate, collaborate and develop, Mary Rodgers will share her key insights on how we can best support both indeginious and multinational businesses in the West-North-West region to grow and thrive.
