10:30 Registration and networking coffee
11:00 Opening remarks - Kieran Cuddihy, Newstalk, Event MC
11:10 Insights on the latest geopolitical issues and economic outlook 2023 - Danny McCoy, CEO, Ibec
11:50 Fireside chat with Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence Ibec Maeve McElwee, Executive Director of Employer Relations, Ibec
- Capacity constraints challenge for future business growth
- The need for greater investment in training and life long learning to upskill existing workforce
- Embracing the opportunities of the digital economy to drive productivity
- The impact of AI on the employee contract
12:10 Panel discussion: Building a sustainable and productive economy - the business perspective
- During this panel discussion, industry leaders will share their own journey and experiences
12:30 Regional Policy – updates and priorities
Helen Leahy, Head of Regional Policy, Ibec
12:40 Closing remarks
Ibec President
12:50 Networking lunch
*Please note there may be changes to the agenda.