Network Ireland, the dynamic business organisation which advocates for Female entrepreneurs and women in business across Ireland in 17 branches with 1,500 active members will host its annual Conference in Galway this week.
The conference will take place at the brand new Dexcom Stadium and Conference Venue in Galway City followed by the Businesswoman of the Year awards in the Galmont Hotel and Spa on Friday, September 18.
Network Ireland is a voice and support for Female Start Ups, Entrepreneurs and Women in Business across Ireland. Elevating women in business and their careers, Network Ireland drives both professional and personal development in women.
The annual conference brings together a wide range of subjects and topics delivered by high profile and experienced female entrepreneurs who share their values and knowledge.
It helps to further the growth of women led businesses and brands across rural and urban communities. Network Ireland National President Karen Ronan is also CEO of Galway Chamber.
The Network Ireland Conference will be MC’ed by Julie Burke. General Manager of DampMaster, a nationwide company with offices across Ireland and the UK, Julie is an award-winning speaker and mentor who empowers women in business,and proves that you don’t have to be just one thing, as in her spare time, she is a comedian, better known online as Julesrulesirl, she has taken the digital world by storm with her relatable Irish Mammy comedy.
A keynote fire side discussion will take place with Laura Dowling, the Fabulous Pharmacist. Laura is an award winning businesswoman renowned for the recognition she brings to women’s health and wellbeing, all while building an award-winning brand and business.
Other high profile speakers will include experts from AIB, Enterprise Ireland and a host of others including Mary Rodgers of PorterShed Galway, Geraldine Jones of Skin Formulas, Author Michele Roys, and Denise O’Brien on the dynamic line up.
Immediately following the successful Network Ireland Conference in the Dexcom Stadium, the Network Ireland, Businesswoman of the Year awards will take place in the renowned Galmont Hotel and Spa. After receiving just shy of 600 applications, 100 finalists will compete in 8 categories to win the coveted awards.
“Network Ireland is a wonderful collective of passionate, powerful and creative business women,” says Karen Ronan, Network Ireland President and CEO of Galway Chamber.
“Collectively, Network Ireland across all 17 branches is a voice for women in business and their careers and we use our conference to support all women in our society.”
“I look forward to welcoming over 500 Network Ireland members to Galway City for our annual conference when we will network, share business and life experiences while learning and further strategizing the future of female led entrepreneurship and the continued growth of women in business across Ireland”.
This year, Network Ireland will also deliver its first pre-Budget submission to the Government to support its members in their careers, women in start-ups and business scaling.
