Panel
Discussions
Panel Two
Controlling the Controllables: Infrastructure and Innovation to Support Business in the West-North-West
This panel discussion will focus on the vital infrastructure essential in providing for future business and community growth in the West-North-West Region.
The West-North-West Region has a significant multinational presence including global leaders in MedTech, Financial Services, Technology and Gaming.
Securing infrastructural investment is key to enhancing collaboration and innovation, and further attracting the most in-demand international talent to the West-North-West region.
Panel One
Enhancing Competitiveness: Talent and Cost Competitiveness to Drive Growth in the West-North-West
There are now more than 970 US companies with operations in Ireland, employing 378,000 people directly and indirectly.
This panel discussion will focus on the West-North-West region as a hub for talent attraction and retention.
Our speakers will examine the necessary building blocks for supporting the future talent needs of industry while also focusing on the development priorities for the region designed to support and optimise the operation of industry.
Keynote Address
Achieving our Region’s Full Potential
In this keynote address Allan Mulrooney, CEO at the Western Development Commission will look at the continued growth and development of the West-North-West Region.
The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body that was established in 1997 to promote social and economic development in the Western Region.
Since its establishment, the Western Development Commission has played a significant role in the economic growth of the region, investing €56.6m in 187 SMEs, micro and social enterprises, directly creating 2,500 jobs and generating an annual spend of €24m on research and development.
