9:30 Networking Reception

10:00 Conference Begins

Welcome from Amcham Chief Executive, Mark Redmond 
 
Panel One: Innovation and Talent in the Mid-West Region 

 AmCham and our members recognise that establishing Ireland and the Mid-West Region as a hub for innovation and research will help to attract top talent to the region. This panel will examine the potential of the Mid-West region to be a leader in this area.

Fireside Chat: Examining how Ireland can continue to enhance the Mid-West’s attractiveness as a base for manufacturing.

The mid-West region has become a hub for critical industries including MedTech, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. And these hubs are generating significant employment. In 2022 FDI companies employed over 26,000 people in the Mid-West region, an increase of 3.6 percent on the previous year.  This fireside chat will explore how can we continue to enhance the Mid-West's attractiveness as a base for manufacturing, particularly in relation to digital technologies and the key attractions in the Mid-West region for businesses looking to invest and expand.

11:05 Networking Break

11:30 Conference Continues

Address from AmCham Mid-West Chair, Orlaith Lawler, Beckman Coulter

Fireside Chat: Examining Ireland’s Economic Landscape Following Budget 2024

This panel will focus on the key plans outlined in Budget 2024 and how they relate to business. It will reflect on the key asks recommendations outlined in AmCham’s 2024 Budget submission, ‘Building and Impactful Ireland: For 2050 and Beyond’ and how these have been reflected in the Budget.

Panel Two: Sustainability and Regional Development

This discussion will focus on the importance of investing in critical infrastructure, including housing, sustainable energy solutions, and transport and connectivity to further develop the region for business and the Mid-West region’s potential to contribute to tackling the challenges posed in areas such as climate action and energy.  

Closing Remarks from AmCham President, Seamus Fives 

Light Lunch and Networking