Foilsiú
Building Ireland's Scientific Future: A Summit for Vision and Progress 2024
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Ó: An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta
- Foilsithe: 16 Deireadh Fómhair 2024
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 12 Aibreán 2025
Event overview
This Summit brings together thought leaders to identify the opportunities available to Ireland that come from fully embracing all that the world of science has to offer.
Agenda
| Time | Topic | |
| 9:00am | Registration and networking | |
| 9:30am | Welcome Colm O’Reardon, Secretary General, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | |
| 9:35am | Opening Address Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | |
| 9:45am | Summit Objective Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor | |
| 9:50am | Lightening Talks Envisioning Ireland 2044: The Role of Science MC: Dr Claire O'Connell |
Short presentations envisioning the future of science in Ireland and its impact on:
- My future in science: Seán O’Sullivan, BT Young Scientist 2024
- Climate: Prof Peter Thorne, Maynooth University
- Economy: Marina Donohoe, Head of Research & Innovation, Enterprise Ireland
- SMEs: David Clancy, CTO, Serosep Ltd
- Health: Dr Tracy Cunningham, HRB Chair Designate
- Technology: Prof Brian Mac Namee, UCD
- Society: Claire Mac Evilly, CEO Airfield
Comments & observations from audience.
| 11:15am | Break |
| 11:45am | Panel DiscussionCharting the Course: Priorities and Challenges for Science in Ireland MC: Dr Claire O'Connell |
Panelists discuss current challenges, opportunities, and priority areas for science in Ireland.
- Prof Sylvia Draper, Dean of STEM, TCD
- Celine Fitzgerald, CEO, Research Ireland
- Dr Robert O’Connor, Director HRB - National Clinical Trials Office
- Jean O'Donnell, Chair, Women in Technology & Science
- Prof Kevin Ryan, Director Bernal Institute, UL
Q&A
| 12:55pm | Closing Remarks Colm O’Reardon, Secretary General, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |