Nuffield Ireland 2025 Conference - Cultivating Opportunities from Obstacles

Sponsored by FBD Trust

Supported by ICOS Skillnet

Programme

09:15 — Registration, coffee, networking

10:00 — Opening Address – Chairperson

10:10 — 2024 Scholar Panel 1: Communication & Influence Molly Garvey & Niall Hurson present findings and recommendations Discussion with two Alumni experts

11:25 — 2024 Scholar Panel 2: The Industry in Practice Nick Cotter, Michael Martin & John Keane present findings and recommendations Discussion with two Alumni experts

13:05 — Padraig Walshe Award – Voting

13.15 – Nuffield International Triennial update

13:30 — Lunch

14:30 — Fireside Conversation - Laura Burke, DG, Environmental Protection Agency

15:30 — 2025 Scholar Updates

16:00 — Moderated Alumni Panel: Leadership in Agriculture – The Scholarship’s Impact

16:30 — Introduction of 2026 Scholars

17:00 — Mike Brady, Incoming Chairperson, Nuffield International