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Panel discussions bring regional leaders together to explore research, innovation and growth
Hosted by RISE@ATU, From Research to Regional Enterprise will bring together regional leaders to explore how research can drive economic growth across the northwest and west of Ireland.
Two highlights of the From Research to Regional Enterprise conference, will be panel discussions bringing together leaders from higher education, enterprise, regional development and investment to examine how research can support economic growth and innovation across Ireland’s West and North-West.
The first panel, “From Research to Enterprise: Building Regional Innovation Partnerships” will bring together representatives of key organisations involved in enterprise development, foreign direct investment, marine innovation and regional policy. The discussion will explore how stronger collaboration between researchers, enterprise and public agencies can accelerate innovation and support regional impact.
The discussion will feature:
- Majella Maher, Western Regional Manager, Enterprise Ireland
- Michelle Conaghan, Northwest Regional Manager, IDA Ireland
- Dr Niall McDonough, Director of Policy, Innovation & Research Support, Marine Institute
- John Daly, Senior Economist, Northern & Western Regional Assembly
On the second day, the “Multi-sectoral Perspectives on Regional Development” session will bring together panellists with experience across international business leadership, advanced manufacturing, financial services, entrepreneurship and university-industry engagement. This discussion will consider the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the region, from business growth and innovation to skills development and competitiveness, highlighting the role that research and innovation can play in supporting sustainable development.
The panel includes:
- Caroline Faulkner, Executive Leadership Coach and former Senior Vice President, Prudential Financial
- John Gaffney, General Manager Europe, Avery Dennison Medical
- Barry Gallagher, Head of Bank of Ireland – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim & Roscommon
- Finola Howe, Head of Enterprise & External Engagement, Atlantic Technological University
Hosted by RISE@ATU, and co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-2027, From Research to Regional Enterprise will be chaired by former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, and complemented by a keynote address from Claire McGee, Chief Executive Officer of the Technological Universities Association. Through this conference RISE@ATU aims to foster dialogue between researchers, enterprise leaders and policymakers around research, innovation and regional development in the West and North-West.
For further details and the full conference programme visit: From Research to Regional Enterprise.
Please note attendance at the conference dinner is by invitation only.
For more information contact:
Dr James Britton
ATU Research Coordinator
Atlantic Technological University
Email: jamesp.britton@atu.ie
RISE@ATU is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.
