
West-North-West
Conference & Dinner
Panel
Discussions
PANEL TWO
Infrastructure: Strengthening the West-North-West for continued growth and investment
This panel discussion will focus on the West-North-West Region as a hub for continued growth and investment. The West-North-West Region has a significant multinational presence including global leaders in MedTech, Financial Services, Technology and Gaming. Securing key infrastructural investment to ensure capacity exists in our region for future growth and development, is key to enhancing collaboration and innovation, and further attracting the most in-demand international talent to the West-North-West region.
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS ONE
Dr. Orla Flynn, President, ATU - Preparing for the skills needs of the future
The West-North-West region is home to a highly educated workforce with over 12,000 students graduating in the region each year. Atlantic Technological University has 8 campuses and over 23,000 students. This keynote will look at the importance of mapping our future skills needs in West-North-West region and the tole of business and education in future proofing our talent pipeline.
PANEL ONE
Competitiveness: Supporting the attractiveness of the West North West for talent and business
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.
SPEAKERS