• 09:30 – 10:00 Registration, Networking Coffee and Tea
  • 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks: Pauline O’Flanagan Director – Engineering Industries Ireland
  • 10:10 – 10:25 Keynote Speaker: James Lawless Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation
  • 10:25 – 10:45 Economic Update: Fergal O’Brien Executive Director, Lobbying and Influence - Ibec
  • 10:45 – 11:45 Ireland’s Engineering Sector: Driving Competitiveness in a Global Economy.
    • Ireland’s engineering sector plays a pivotal role in global value chains, particularly through its contribution as a sub-supplier to industries such as semiconductor, data centres and aviation. Panellists will discuss how Irish engineering firms are supporting their organisations global value chains. They will also explore trends within their respective industries and offer insights into how Irish Engineering companies can build effective partnerships and collaborate with multinational organisations.
    • Panellists:
      • Jenny Melia CEO - Enterprise Ireland
      • Denis Curran Head of International Financial Service, Emerging Business and Engineering & Green Economy - IDA
      • Noranne Stack Managing Director – Enercon Windfarm Ireland and Chair of Engineering Industries Ireland
      • Niall Fay Managing Director – Grant Engineering
    • Facilitator: Fergal O’Brien - Executive Director, Lobbying & Influence, Ibec
  • 11:45 – 12:00 Networking Break
  • 12:10 – 13:00 Panel 2: The Manufacturing Sector in Ireland – Insights from the Ibec Manufacturing in Ireland Report 2025
    • This panel will highlight the critical role of the manufacturing sector in Ireland’s economy, showcasing its contribution to employment, exports, and regional development. Drawing on key findings from the Ibec Manufacturing in Ireland Report 2025 which will be presented by Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Ibec, the discussion will provide an in-depth overview of current industry performance, emerging trends, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing.
    • Panellists:
      • Ed Byrne Director – Galco Steel
      • Brian Cooney CEO – KUKA Robotics
      • Donal Galligan CEO – Takumi
      • Rhonda Doyle President - Schneider Electric
    • Facilitator: Sharon Higgins - Executive Director, Membership & Sectors, Ibec
  • 13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
  • 14:00 – 14:55 Panel 3: From Concept to Customer: Ireland’s Engineering sector delivering impact across global value chains.
    • Ireland’s engineering sector is a key enabler within global value chains, particularly through its contribution as a sub-supplier to industries such as automotive, semiconductor and aerospace. Panellists will discuss how Irish engineering firms support their organisations value chains through product development and service delivery.
    • Panel Discussion 3:
      • Leonard Hobbs Public Affairs Lead – Intel
      • Richard Scannell Head of Public Policy – Amazon Web Services
      • Speaker TBC
  • 14:55– 15:00 Closing Remarks: Shane Beirne Senior Executive – Engineering Industries Ireland
  • 15:00 – 15:45 AGM
Start Date November 20, 2025
Time 10am
Duration 5 hours
Delegate Price Member
€100 (+VAT),
Non-Member
€150 (+VAT)
Table Price Member
€500 (+VAT),
Non-Member
€800 (+VAT)
Location The Heritage, Killenard, Co. Laois R32 PW10
Type Conference and Summit
Contact shane.beirne@ibec.ie