The workplace and
workforce of tomorrow
are changing

Are you ready?

Advances in technology, changing demographics, and a multitude of competitive and geopolitical forces are constantly changing the landscape of work on a national and global level.
The Future Works, Skillnet Ireland’s National Summit, brings together renowned international keynote speakers and insightful industry panel discussions, to focus on the key factors shaping Ireland’s future workforce.
Join us as we further advance our understanding of the future of work, in an industry-led way. Full details for the Future Works Summit 2021 will be announced shortly.

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Our mandate is to advance the competitiveness, productivity and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led workforce development.

We currently support over 21,000 businesses nationwide and provide a wide range of valuable learning experiences to over 81,000 trainees.

Working with our industry partners, we are driving excellence in learning for the workplace of today and the future.

ABOUT SKILLNET IRELAND

Speakers

Clare Dillon

Technology Evangelist

With over 20 years experience of leadership development, business strategy and technology evangelism, Clare helps organisations maximise the opportunities presented by the latest trends in technology, from AI to Virtual Reality.

Charles Leadbeater

Innovation Thought Leader

Adviser to leading European companies, Charles is a world-renowned innovation and creativity expert whose work focuses on future strategies for more networked and personalised approaches to learning in today’s technological world.

Paul Healy

Chief Executive
Skillnet Ireland

Paul is a respected commentator in the arena of workforce development and skills, having operated at an executive level in commercial environments for over 20 years. His areas of expertise include: Education and Labour Market Policy, Human Resource Development and Corporate Governance. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive of Skillnet Ireland, Paul had responsibility for Organisational Development and Talent for a large multinational company. Paul is a member of National Training Fund Industry Steering Group, the EU Commission Skills for Industry 2030 Policy Group and the European Digital SME Alliance. He also serves the Skillnet Ireland Board & Board Committees (ex officio). Paul lectures at post graduate level in the field of Human Resources’

Brendan McGinty

Chairperson
Skillnet Ireland

Brendan McGinty is a leading national voice in people strategy, employment relations and policy, change management, dispute resolution and public affairs. Having worked previously as the executive director with leadership responsibility for IR/HR services with Ibec, Brendan founded Stratis Consulting, offering supports to organisations who want to inspire, lead and drive change in critical areas of employee relations, people strategy and workplace innovation. As an effective influencer, advocate and communicator, he engages with enterprise, trade unions, government and other stakeholders. Apart from Chairing the Board of Skilnet Ireland, Brendan is also a Board member of Resolve Ireland and is Deputy Chairman of the Governing Body of the National College of Ireland (NCI). He previously served on the board of the Labour Relations Commission (now the WRC).

Panellists

Paul Healy

Chief Executive,
Skillnet Ireland

Title of keynote: The workplace and workforce of tomorrow are changing – are you ready?

Simon Harris TD

Minister Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science

Simon Harris TD is the Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science. He was appointed to this role in June 2020.

Title of keynote: The workplace and workforce of tomorrow are changing – are you ready?

Simon Harris TD is the Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science. He was appointed to this role in June 2020.

Richard Curran

Event MC,
Journalist, broadcaster and author

Richard is business editor of the Irish Independent, Ireland’s largest selling daily broadsheet. Before joining the Irish Independent in 2000, he was business correspondent with RTE News. He has also been business editor and assistant editor of The Sunday Tribune.

Charles Leadbeater

Innovation Thought Leader

Title of keynote: Security for Workers in the 21st Century

Mark Jordan

Chief Technologist,
Skillnet Ireland

Mark is the Chief Technologist at Skillnet Ireland, and has previously held a number of senior leadership positions in the Financial Services and FinTech industry in the UK, North America and Europe. He is an experienced and innovative leader and possesses expertise in technology deployment, operational management, business transformation and regulatory compliance readiness.

Panel Title: The Future of Work: Where to for Irish Businesses?

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Talent Manager & Organisational Psychologist,
IBM

Over a thirty-year career at IBM, Carmel has held a number of local and global roles in research & development, consulting services and operations. In 2018 Carmel had the opportunity to set-up IBM’s first European Technology for Good development team, based in Dublin.

Panel Title: The Future of Work: Where to for Irish Businesses?

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Senior Manager - Human Capital Consulting,
Deloitte

Christof is a Senior Manager with Deloitte Ireland and aligned to the Human Capital Consulting Transformation team. Christof leads the HR strategy practice and has over 20 years of functional experience in supporting business deliver on their strategy through HR.

Panel Title: The Future of Work: Where to for Irish Businesses?

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Learning & Talent Acquisition Manager,
Boston Scientific

Ronan is a HR Professional with more than 18 years’ experience across a broad range of industries and has held a range of senior roles with major Fortune 500 companies. During his career he has spent time as Global Director of Learning & Development and Global Director of Talent Management with Schneider Electric based in Paris, France.

Panel Title: The Future of Work: Where to for Irish Businesses?