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Irish ExecutivesThe Irish Executive Network, Ireland’s largest global social media network for business leaders, has announced that it will host its second annual global summit at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway on September 26th and 27th, 2012. Some of the core themes of the event are centred on leadership, networking and driving innovation, all designed to get Irish business moving again with its motto to ‘drive cross-border collaboration to ensure Ireland’s future success’.
Organisers said that the key topics which will be covered at the event range from leadership to innovation in product, service and process and thought leadership in health and wellness. Over the two-day event the conference is expected to draw approximately 300-400 from the global Irish Diaspora.
A new and innovative publication authored by network members will debut at this year’s event. The Irish Executive Press’ “Best Practices Vol. 1” will cover marketing, talent management, e-tendering, business start-ups, implementing cloud computing and innovation.
On Thursday 27th there will be
- high profile speakers including a senior executive from Pepsi Cola,
- a panel discussion with the authors of The Irish Executive Press “Best Practice for Business Success Volume 1”and several other speakers.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to network and meet with experts from all areas of business from Ireland and across the world.
Speaking about the event, John G Keogh (Irish Executive Network’s founder and President) said:
“Ireland is facing some tough challenges and we are very excited to have such a diverse and talented global network of experts and volunteers committed to sharing ideas and driving innovation and growth in Ireland. The summit extends from thousands of online conversations, and in Galway we continue this dialogue in person to deepen our networking and collaborate on Ireland’s economic recovery.”
In addition to participating in the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to gain first hand experience using new products, services and solutions including the innovative Irish Executives TV (IETV), an exciting video collaboration platform. It will allow global collaboration by providing a unique face-to-face experience with the ability to share ideas live in a high quality, controlled and secure environment. IETV scales easily and has the additional benefit of recording and playback.
The authors of “Best Practice for Business Success Volume 1”will be appearing on newspaper, radio and television over the next few weeks. More information can be found on the web site www.irishexecutives.com
About Irish Executives
Irish Executives is a social media network that was formed on LinkedIn in June 2008, dedicated to connecting nearly 16,000 business people within Ireland (72%) and around the world (28%). As the global economy has put pressure on Ireland, Irish Executives continue to respond with a commitment to sharing ideas, insights, expertise and connections that exist among the Irish Diaspora at home and abroad. Irish Executives is an independent, neutral, non-political and not for profit networking group for the global Irish Diaspora. It was founded by John G. Keogh, a Toronto-based executive from Galway City, who drives the group’s strategy, operations and growth.