Elaine Bowers
Elaine Bowers Senior Commercial EHS Services Executive, Ibec academy

Elaine has over twenty five year’s experience working in the area of Environment Health and Safety- including five years working in Ibec's Employer Relations Division and now in Ibec Academy as a Senior Commercial EHS Executive. She is an alternate employer representative on the European Commissions’ Advisory Committee on Safety & Health (ACSH).

Elaine has particular interest in the cross-over between OSH and the Human Resources function, as well as EHS Management Systems and Corporate Sustainability. She holds an MSc in Applied Environmental Sciences, a BSc in Environmental Health, a H Dip in Occupational Safety & Health and a Diploma in Employment Law.

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Michael Gillen
Michael Gillen Head of OSH, Member Services, Ibec

Michael Gillen is Head of OSH in Member Services in Ibec, previously senior executive with PharmaChemical Ireland (PCI) and director of the Irish BioIndustry Association (IBIA). He worked as an inspector in the Hazardous Substances Assessment Unit within the Health and Safety Authority. Michael joined Ibec in 2000 and has worked in occupational health and safety, industrial relations/human resources and science and innovation.

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Stephen Hopkins
Stephen Hopkins Head of Media, Ibec

Stephen is responsible for the implementation and delivery of Ibec’s media engagement strategy and the management of its press office. He previously lectured in Strategic Communications as part of the MA in Global Media and Communications at the University of Galway.

Stephen has spent over a decade working across communications, policy, government relations, and stakeholder management. He began his career with the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, where he held several positions within the Public Affairs team, including Communications Manager. Prior to joining Ibec, he worked for a global advisory firm specializing in corporate affairs management for international tech firms. Stephen holds a MA in Politics from Queens University Belfast, a BA in International Relations from Dublin City University and National Diploma in Public Relations from PRII.

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Raymond Byrne
Raymond Byrne Adjunct Full Professor, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin

Raymond Byrne, BCL, LLM, BL, is an Adjunct Full Professor, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin, and former full-time Commissioner of the Law Reform Commission. Before that, he had been Director of Research in the Commission and, previously, a lecturer in law in Dublin City University.

The second edition of his seminal book (Safety, Health & Welfare at Work in Ireland) will be on sale from 19 December at this link: https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/en-gb/products/safety-health-and-welfare-at-work-law-in-ireland-2nd-edition-hardback-book-43483729

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Theatre at Work
Theatre at Work

Theatre at Work uses immersive and interactive theatre techniques to engage people rationally and emotionally. They also deliver online programmes for powerful communication and lasting impact.

Theatre at Work have three decades of experience working with groups across sectors and regions; from leaders and managers through to frontline and operational staff. Their team has backgrounds in industry, the arts, psychology, and learning and development. Skills range from workshop design to facilitation; from stage direction to performance.

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Further speakers to be announced

Start Date September 23, 2026
Time 09:00
Duration 7 hrs
Delegate Price €315 (+VAT)
Location Kilashee Hotel
Type Conference and Summit
Contact ibecacademy@ibec.ie