Speakers
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Rita Treacy – Founder and Owner, WordsWorthLearning Ltd
Rita Treacy graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1986 with a BSc. (Hons) Degree in Remedial Linguistics (Speech & Language Therapy). Following one-year work experience in a community care clinic in Dublin, she relocated to Australia where she specialised in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia and associated language difficulties in children and adolescents. She returned to Ireland in 1991 and worked for 12 years in a multi-disciplinary team, in the St John of God Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) becoming Principal Speech & Language Thera...
Elaine Nevin – Director, UNESCO
Elaine Nevin is the National Director (Chief Executive Officer) of ECO-UNESCO since 2002. Elaine holds a BA in Geography and Political Science and an MA and a Higher Diploma in Education. She has worked in the field of environmental education since 1995 and believes that empowering, educating and engaging young people is an essential component to achieving sustainable development. ...
Barbara Diehl – Executive Director, Innovation Academy
Barbara’s extensive experience in entrepreneurship and innovation is based on over 10 years of working in various knowledge transfer settings, seven of which alone in the field of entrepreneurship and venture creation at the University of Oxford’s Entrepreneurship Centre (2008-2015). Prior to joining Oxford she worked for the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft, a science & innovation policy related think-tank in Berlin. From 2004-2006 she managed ESOF2006 in Muni...
David King – JCT Team Leader Science, Junior Cycle for Teachers
Dr. David King is a seconded secondary school teacher from Blackwater Community School, Lismore, Co. Waterford. He is currently working as Team Leader for Science with the Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) Support Service. David is a doctoral graduate of the University of Sheffield School of Education. His research interests include curriculum, education policy, and Junior Cycle reform. He is co-founder of the STE(A)M in Junior Cycle elective CPD initiative. Title: STE(A)M in Junior Cycle – towards an interdisciplinary CPD approach in lower post-primary ...
Dr. Mark Glynn – Head at Teaching Enhancement Unit ,DCU
Mark has a PhD in Chemistry, a MSc in e-learning and certificates in Learning and Teaching in higher education and online assessment. Mark has a deep insight into the key issues for higher education in Ireland in particular the implementation of national strategy for higher education, the technological universities and flexible learning. He plays key leadership roles in promoting innovative teaching and learning methods throughout the sector and is considered to be a leading authority in the use of virtual learning environments. Mark has also had leadership roles in the Irish Learning Technolo...
Daniel Carey – Director, Moore Institute for the Humanities and Social Studies, National University of Ireland Galway
Daniel Carey is Director of the Moore Institute for the Humanities and Social Studies at the National University of Ireland Galway, and a board member of the Irish Research Council. He was Chair of the Irish Humanities Alliance from 2014-16. He is a graduate of McGill University, Trinity College Dublin, and Oxford University where he took his D.Phil. He has published a monograph on Locke, Shaftesbury, and Hutcheson: Contesting Diversity in the Enlightenment and Beyond (Cambridge University Press, 2006), and six edited volumes. He has published in a range of interdisciplinary journals on litera...
Mirjam Neelen – Learning Advisory Manager
Mirjam Neelen has a MA in psycholinguistics and a MSc. in Learning Sciences. She has over 10 years of organisational learning design experience. She currently works Accenture, designing innovative learning strategies, using a research-based approach as well as Design Thinking methodologies. She also has a collaborative blog for learning professionals. Title: How to design training effectively in today’s ever-changing world Synopsis: I will explain how today’s global changes im...
Eoin Carroll – Programme Director, Griffith College Dublin
Eoin Carroll is the undergraduate Programme Director for the Faculty of Computing in Griffith College Dublin. He has been working in Higher Education for 14 years. He has lectured on a wide range of topics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As an educator, he focuses on computer programming, games development and artificial intelligence. He uses game based strategies to improve engagement and retention among his students, and is currently engaged in research on adaptive learning environments and their effect on student focus. Title: ...
Chantal Ladias – Lecturer in Marketing
Dr. Chantal Ladias has dual French-Greek nationality and has lived in Ireland for more than 20 years. She integrates meaningful cross-cultural insights in the delivery of her marketing lectures. Chantal worked in France but also in Greece and the United States. Dr. Chantal Ladias started her professional career as a sales/marketing executive in the American perfume industry. Equipped with her MBA exc., she then joined Condon International Marketing Consultancy firm in Dublin, Ireland to advise Irish organizations on how to internationalize. She started her own international marketing resea...
Donal Doyle – Associate Lecturer, Institute of Technology, Carlow
Donal Doyle is an Associate Lecturer at the Institute of Technology Carlow, a GAA Development Manager with Dublin GAA, and provides Sports Coach Development Consultancy. Donal graduated from Dublin City University in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport Science and Health and began employment with Dublin GAA. The Wexford native holds a Foundation Diploma in Adult Training & Education from National University of Ireland Galway (2010) and is a Coach Education Tutor (Coaching Ireland Approved) with over ten years tutoring experience. He played sport for over 30 years and has been involved i...
Kevin McLoughlin – Marketing Executive, Recreate Ireland
Kevin joined the ReCreate team in 2013 and has been involved in shaping the organisation from the very beginning. He brings a wide mix of skills and creativity to the organisation in his role of Marketing & Membership Manager. He is a qualified Mechanical Engineer and holds a professional diploma in Digital Marketing & Strategy. Prior to ReCreate, Kevin worked as Deputy President for Education at the Institute of Technology Tallaght. During this period he developed a passion for working with people on a daily basis and on campaigns at both at a local and national level. ...
David Hanlon – Team Lead, Change Management, Revenue
David Hanlon is a team lead on the Change Management team for the PAYE modernisation project. He is a Revenue professional with extensive experience in the practical application of tax and audit. As an auditor in Large Cases division his knowledge spans across multiple economic sectors including manufacturing, life sciences, food, financial and ICT. Title: PAYE Modernisation Synopsis: PAYE Modernisation is being introduced on 1st January 2019. At its core PAYE Modernisation will ensure that Revenue, employers and employees have the...
Imelda Matchett – Early Childhood Care and Education teacher, Kerry College of Further Education
Imelda has a degree in Early Childhood Studies from UCC, as well as a Higher Diploma in Social Policy. Imelda has also worked online with CMIT for 4 years as a Childcare Tutor, and currently is an Early Childhood Care and Education teacher in Kerry College of Further Education. Imelda has a keen interest in the benefits of play and outdoor learning for the child. Title: The Importance of Play
Dr. Clare Power – Quality Assurance & Collaborations Officer, Institute of Technology Carlow
With over 20 years professional Quality Assurance and Enhancement experience, and related peer review publication, Clare maintains a keen interest in Quality Enhancement both in Higher Education and in Industry. Clare’s proposed topic examines a practical approach to the design and maintenance of Quality Management Systems within the environment of regulatory requirement. Title: Quality Assurance – from Food to Flying Synopsis: Taking the difficulty out of Quality Assurance for all industries and demonstrating its simplicity
Aisling Roche – Programme Manager, Royal Irish Academy
Aisling manages the US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards: a joint initiative between the Academy and the American Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognise excellence in research innovation, creation and invention by Irish HEIs, MNCs and SMEs, resulting from US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Ireland. Title: US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards Synopsis: The US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards were launched in 2015. A joint initiative of the Royal Irish Academy and the American Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognise excellen...
Peter Conlon – Commercialisation Executive, Maynooth University Commercialisation Office, National University of Ireland Maynooth
Peter joined the office in 2013 as a Commercialisation Executive focusing on the broad area of of information and communications technologies working from invention disclosure through to spin-off or licence on all projects. Peter is responsible for industry collaborations and contracts is his field and for the development and negotiation of licensing opportunities with industry. He plays a key part in fostering the development of high-tech spin-out companies from the University by supporting business plan and product roadmap development, by advising on how licensed Univer...
Sinéad Murnane – Research Fellow, Community Manager, Innovation Value Institute, Maynooth University
Sinéad is a Research Fellow and Community Manager at the Innovation Value Institute in Maynooth University. Her research is concerned with exploring collaboration and knowledge sharing in multi-disciplinary and knowledge-intensive environments. She is a Fulbright Scholar and is currently Vice President of the Irish Fulbright Alumni Association. Title: Getting Better at Doing Stuff: How maturity frameworks can help Synopsis: Maturity frameworks are tools that harness real-world experience from inside the organisation and bring it toge...
Linda Hickey – Principal Team Lead, Flexsource Recruitment
Recruitment and HR CIPD professional with 9 years’ experience managing the full life cycle of employment. Specialist in talent management for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Title: How employers can support business goals by finding a balance between hiring in and developing talent
Con O’Conner – European, UK and Irish Patent Attorney at Tomkins & Co.
Con is a European, UK and Irish Patent Attorney. Con has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences and materials fields across multiple jurisdictions. Con advises clients on infringement issues, developing work-arounds and leveraging their IP. Con has a PhD in Chemistry. Title: Patents: Who, What, Where, Why, When, How? Synopsis: The talk provides a brief outline on the patenting process focusing on the Life Sciences sector and provides tips for protecting your ideas.
Gillian Rea – Solicitor, Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh
Gillian Rea is a solicitor in Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh and advises their domestic and international client base on company and commercial law issues. Gillian has a particular interest in life sciences and pharmaceuticals and has extensive experience in advising global life science and pharmaceutical companies on the regulation of clinical trials. Gillian Rea A: 6 – 7 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2 D: +353 1 440 8300 |DD: +353 1 440 8329|M: +353 87 248 8316 E: grea@bhsm.ie W: www.bhsm.ie ...
Tina Leonard – Project Coordinator, National Learning Network
Previous Business Owner with over 25 years experience of Managing and Training in the Hair & Beauty Industry. At present I work as a Project Coordinator managing Employment contracts for The National Learning Network which is part of the Rehabgroup. Title: National Learning Network working within Diversity Synopsis: National Learning Network, part of Rehab Group, provides training and specialist support to people who for a variety of reasons, may find it difficult to get employment. There are 50 trainin...
Victor Branagh – CEO & Founder, Clearly Sustainable
Victor Branagan (M.Sc. M.B.S.) is a green entrepreneur, coach and educator and is the writer, producer and presenter of the podcast series Clearly Sustainable which explores and explains the words and terms used in sustainability debates. Victor has extensive international experience having worked in 12 countries with particular emphasis on social and environmental sectors. Title: Mind your language! Synopsis: The language used in relation to sustainability is often quite negative. This talk explores the need for a more positive a...
Dr. Fiona Brennan – Manager, National Learning Network (West Cork Service).
Dr. Fiona Brennan is Area Manager, NLN West Cork graduated in 2011 with a PhD in Drama and Theatre Studies (UCC). With over 25 years’ experience in the education sector, Fiona began her career with NLN in 2000 as an Instructor and is currently Area Manager, NLN West Cork. Title: Inclusivity, Wellness and Work: National Learning Network, a Specialist Training Provider Synopsis: With over fifty centres nationwide, National Learning Network offers innovative vocational and rehabilitative training to those seeking extra supports due to i...