Global Irish Economic Forum 2015

Planning is underway for the 2015 Global Irish Economic Forum which will take place from 19 to 21 November.

The Forum, organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will bring together more than 300 leading Irish and Irish-connected figures from across the globe to play their part in building on Ireland’s recovery. The Forum will focus on a number of Government priorities including fostering entrepreneurship, targeting sectors with strong job-creation potential and growing Irish exports in a diverse range of markets – participants will be drawn from almost 40 countries.

This year’s Forum will also have a series of regional meetings that complement the Government’s new series of Regional Action Plans for Jobs. Minister Flanagan stated:

“The Government’s current focus is on spreading the benefit of our growing economy throughout the country. This year we introduced the first of a series of Regional Action Plans for Jobs, beginning with a Midlands Action Plan. In line with this approach, I am pleased to announce that we will hold regional Forum meetings in Derry, Galway, Limerick and Laois. These meetings will focus on sectors and themes most relevant to these areas and will spread the opportunity for engagement with members of the Global Irish Network beyond Dublin,” he said.

For more information about the event please visit the Global Irish Economic Forum 2015 website.