9:30amRegistration
Tea, coffee & refreshments

09:50amWelcome
Michelle Cullen, Forum Chair, Managing Director Accenture

09:55amIbec update
Kara McGann, Head of Social Policy and Skills, Ibec

10:10amPreparing for Retirement: Unlocking value in an experienced workforce
Sonya Lennon, Founder of Futurhythm

10:45amPanel discussion: Beyond the Retirement Age: Employer Strategies for an Ageing Workforce
Sam Riggs, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Iarnród Éireann
Orla Gardner, Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESB
John McCormack, Head of Employee Relations, An Post

11:15amOpen forum Q&A discussion with panel & Sonya
Facilitated by forum chair

11:25amClosing remarks
Forum Chair

Start Date September 23, 2026
Time 9:30am
Duration 2 hours
Delegate Price Free
Location Ibec
Contact eimear.curran@ibec.ie