10:00 Welcome and Introduction
- Danny McCoy, CEO, Ibec
Sponsor welcome
Supporting the all-island skills agenda
Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and High Education, Research, Innovation & Science
Session One: Maintaining a dynamic all island labour market
Panel Discussion:
- Chair - Claire McGee, Head of Education and Innovation Policy, Ibec
- Anne Heraty, Non-Executive Director and Founder Cpl Resources
- Tony Donohoe, Chair of The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
- Prof Paul Bartholomew, Vice Chancellor, Ulster University
Coffee break
Session Two: Secure sustainable and joined up all-island energy supply
Overview: Michael D'Arcy - Programme Lead, Ibec/CBI JBC
Panel Discussion:
- Chair: Declan Billington, Chair of CBI NI Energy Committee
- Derek Scully, Head of Corporate Affairs, Energia group
- Dr Tanya Harrington, Chair of Renewable Energy Ireland
- Robin McCormack, Regulated Utilities Expert
- Muireann Á Lynch, Senior Research officer, ESRI
Conclusion and Next Steps: planned as the JBC's priority asks and actions in 2023
- Elaine Birchall, Chair of CBI Northern Ireland
Conference concludes followed by a light lunch.