Friday, October 19 - Le Meridien Hotel
One of New Orleans’ most sophisticated and sought after boutique hotels will be the base for “Global Irish” engagement for Irish Network USA’s 6th annual national conference.
Friday, October 19 - Le Meridien Hotel
One of New Orleans’ most sophisticated and sought after boutique hotels will be the base for “Global Irish” engagement for Irish Network USA’s 6th annual national conference.
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. -Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
Start your day early with a continental breakfast and networking with attendees from across the U.S. and beyond.
8:45 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. - Welcome to INUSA18
Carl Michel, President, Irish Network New Orleans
Steve Lenox, President, Irish Network USA
9:05 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome to New Orleans
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Overview of Attendees
Hear from attendees from across the US, and beyond, learn why they chose to attend INUSA18 and gain insights into their efforts to engage the “Global Irish.”
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.- How Irish Do Business in New Orleans
Dickie Brennan, Owner, Dickie Brennan & Co.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. -Impact of Global Irish in New Orleans
Judge James McKay, President, AOH
10:15 - 10:55 a.m. - State of the “Global Irish”
Ambassador Dan Mulhall
Address Followed by Q&A
Hear about “Global Ireland 2025”- the bold and ambitious plan unveiled by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on June 8, 2018 to expand Ireland’s international presence in the coming years.
10:55 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. - Panel Discussion - Engaging Global Irish in Business
How are three prominent Irish business focused organizations engaging the “Global Irish” to grow economic ties between the United States and Ireland?
Moderated by: Imelda Gallagher, IN Chicago
Speakers: Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber of Commerce
Bill McLaughlin, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, IABCN
Paul Whitnell, President, British and Irish Trading Alliance (BITA)
Followed by signing of ceremonial resolution between INUSA and BITA
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - INUSA18 Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Invest NI
Welcome by Aine Mallaghan, VP International Development
Invest Northern Ireland- Chicago
Featuring Keynote Speaker Samantha Kelly
1:15 - 1:25 p.m. - Update from the Northern Ireland Bureau
Richard Cushnie
First Secretary/Deputy Director Northern Ireland Bureau
1:25 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. - Panel Discussion- Growing the “Global Irish” through Arts and Culture
How can Irish Network USA and other “Global Irish” organizations support the growth of and support for Irish artists across the globe?
Moderated by Maura Clare, Secretary, INUSA
Speakers: Mundy, Singer/Songwriter
Joni Muggivan, Owner, Muggivan Irish Dance
Jerry Moynihan, Executive Chef, Le Meridien
2:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Collaboration for Stronger Global Irish Engagement
How can INUSA help foster better engagement among chapters and other “Global Irish” organizations seeking to engage the Diaspora?
Moderated by Matt Krayton
Speakers:
Sinead O’Keefe, Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, Enable Ireland Cork
Dick Hennegler, Owner, Rose of Tralee Hotel
Corina Galvin
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - INUSA18 Team Building
Join together with attendees for a series of team building exercises designed to help guests break out of their comfort zones, establish relationships with friends they haven’t yet met, and develop tools to take back to their local chapters/organizations for more effective “Global Irish” engagement.
5:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. - INUSA18 Plenary Session Wrap Up
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - INUSA18 Marquee Event - St. Alphonsus Church
Celebrate the very best of Irish food and drink, music and dance, and networking, all with a local flair in one of New Orleans’ most iconic locations, the historic St. Alphonsus Church.