2024 Sponsors
Headline Sponsor
About Fidelity Investments Ireland
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve. With assets under administration of $10.3 trillion, including discretionary assets of $3.9 trillion as of December 31, 2022, we focus on meeting the unique needs of a diverse set of customers. Privately held for over 75 years, Fidelity employs nearly 67,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. In 1996 Fidelity created its first global footprint in Ireland. Our work at Fidelity Ireland is critical to the global organisation, delivering essential technology, operations, and support services. Since our inception in Ireland, we’ve persistently innovated. A committed voice for diversity and inclusion, we’ve worked hard to create an energized and vibrant workplace, filled with opportunity. We’re home to a welcoming, multi-cultural team of creative thinkers — working hand-in-hand with our colleagues in the U.S., Europe and India. In recognition of its commitment through programs and leadership to support women in technology, Fidelity Ireland was awarded the inaugural Women in Technology award from Technology Ireland in 2018. More broadly, Fidelity Ireland has been recognised as follows: #19 on LinkedIn Top Companies in Ireland list 2023 #1 on the Best Employers in Ireland Financial Services & Banking list 2022 #34 on Ireland’s Best Employers (all industries) list 2022 GradIreland Awards 2023 – Gold in Diversity Recruitment category ITAG Excellence Awards – Enterprise of the Year 2022 and Diversity Excellence Award 2022 Technology Ireland Awards – Excellence in Talent Award 2022 Technology Ireland Awards – Excellence in Talent Development 2022 For more information about Fidelity Ireland visit https://www.fidelityinvestments.ie/
Silver Sponsor
About MSD Ireland
MSD Ireland is one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, having first established here over 50 years ago. The company has a dynamic and diverse team of over 3,100 employees currently working across six sites in Ballydine, Co Tipperary, Brinny, Co Cork, Dunboyne, Co Meath, Carlow and Dublin, and, in addition, operate substantial Human Health and Animal Health businesses. At MSD Ireland, we work at the forefront of science and technology to advance manufacturing excellence and R&D across our Irish sites and global company network. With a long-standing footprint in Ireland, our Irish sites manufacture approximately half of MSD’s top 20 products, helping save and enhance lives in over 140 countries around the world.
Silver Sponsor
About Energia Group
Energia Group is a leading Irish energy provider and infrastructure investor focused on playing a significant role in achieving the energy transition on the island of Ireland through Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions businesses. Energia Group currently supplies approximately 17% of the island of Ireland’s total electricity requirements and is responsible for approximately 21% of its wind power capacity. The Group supplies over 828,000 homes and businesses across the island of Ireland with electricity and gas.
Silver Sponsor
About Schneider Electric
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it’s an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company’s future. Schneider Electric has been included for the fifth year in a row in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and we have been recognised for the fourth year in a row by the Financial Times as a Diversity Leader for our success in promoting diversity. In addition to the above, we have also been identified as one of the World’s Top Female Friendly Companies 2022 by Forbes.
Silver Sponsor
About Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency. We invest in and support the development of Irish businesses to reach their global ambition, leading to the development of high-quality companies and jobs in Ireland. The application of research and innovation to business challenges is critical to the success of the Irish economy. Through our expertise, contacts and funding supports, we work with Irish companies to undertake R&D and increase the amount of innovation in their businesses. Our teams in Ireland and across our network of 40 international offices partner with Irish companies to develop high-growth strategies and enter new markets with innovative and sustainable solutions. For more information visit www.enterprise-ireland.com.
Exhibitor
About BT Ireland
BT is one of the world’s leading global communications service providers, serving the needs of customers across 180 countries with security, cloud and networking services. Its focus is to be the global provider-of-choice for managed network and IT infrastructure services. Employing over 650 people in the Republic of Ireland where it delivers integrated and secure communications and IT services to major multinational companies and indigenous exporters, as well as wholesaling to other communications companies. The company operates over 4,300km of fibre network in Ireland and has made multi-million euro investments to support the move from traditional to cloud based models of service. BT also operates the 999/112 emergency call answering service on behalf of the Irish State and in 2021, BT’s new procurement company, BT Sourced, opened in Dublin and this new company will lead BT’s global drive towards sustainable sourcing. In addition, BT organises the annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, a grassroots initiative designed to raise young people’s engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and to help nurture national talent and skills. Every year up to 200 BT employees volunteer to help run this event and make it a continued success.
Exhibitor
About The Defence Forces
The Defence Forces participate in multinational peace support, crisis management and humanitarian relief operations in support of the United Nations and under UN mandate, including regional security missions authorised by the UN. Since 1958, the Defence Forces have a continuous presence on peace support operations. Defence Forces personnel are deployed to mission areas on Mainland Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, where two Infantry Battalions are currently deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon and UNDOF in Syria.The Defence Forces offer employment opportunities with our Army, Air Corps, and Naval Service for non-graduates, graduates, and early school leavers (post Junior Certificate). The Defence Forces also offer employment opportunities for Direct Entry for those that possess a trade or qualification such as Marine Engineering, Carpenters, Medical Doctors, & many more. You can be more, more than you ever dreamed, you can be at the edge of your seat, be overseas, be playing sports, be qualified in a trade or skill, be a better stronger person, whatever you want to be, BE MORE with the Irish Defence Forces.
Exhibitor
About REEdI
REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) led by Munster Technological University Kerry Campus is a project funded by the Higher Education Authorities (HEA) Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 programme. REEdI is transforming the way undergraduate engineering education is designed, developed and delivered in Ireland. The project is truly innovative, drawing on international best practice in the field of engineering education which has enabled a student centred, project centric and technologically innovative approach to course provision, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge required to ensure they can navigate the future challenges and disruptive technologies faced by the manufacturing sector in Ireland. The REEdI Project is a collaboration between MTU Kerry and Cork campuses and the University of Limerick. The international collaborating academic partners are Charles Sturt University in NSW, Australia and Harper Adams University in Newport, UK. Our research centre partners are: The IMaR research Centre, AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE) and SFI LERO Software Development Centre. https://reedi.ie/
Exhibitor
About Walls Construction
Established over 70 years, and with a turnover of over €550m in 2023, Walls Construction is a privately owned company and is one of Ireland’s leading building contractors. We have a proven track record in a diverse range of sectors including Commercial Office, Data Centres, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Large Residential Schemes, Leisure & Sport, Life Sciences, & Pharma. Our history and reputation has been built by undertaking projects that deliver the best outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, design teams, contracting partners, suppliers, and employees. We understand that with every construction project the key to success is forming strong relationships, providing flexible and value-based solutions, and ensuring that our promises are kept.
Exhibitor
About Ireland’s Blue Book
Ireland’s Blue Book is a romantic collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday in Ireland. Ireland’s Blue Book Hotels are also ideal for midweek or weekend breaks and for those seeking a romantic getaway or relaxing escape.
Exhibitor
About Cyber Skills
Cyber Skills is working to address the Cyber Security skill shortages in Ireland. Funded through the Higher Education Authority(HEA) Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3 fund academics from four of Ireland’s top universities, Munster Technological University, University of Limerick, Technological University Dublin and University College Dublin are collaborating to develop and deliver higher education micro-credentials and pathways designed to provide the skills required by Industry. Utilising fully online flexible delivery in order to provide accessible education. Utilising the first of its kind in Irish education Cyber Range our labs provide students with a unique opportunity to practice their new skills in a controlled real world environment. Our programs will provide you with the knowledge, skills and training needed to upskill and enhance your career in cybersecurity. Find out more about our courses at www.cyberskills.ie
Exhibitor
About Dornan Group
Dornan Group is a well-established mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineering and construction company, with major project experience across a wide range of sectors in Europe. Dornan has a wealth of experience in delivering large CAPEX projects to the Industrial, Life Science and Datacentre Sectors across Europe. Dornan has full capability in house for detailed engineering/BIM to support our construction activities on site. Our client base represents the leading global Pharma, Industrial and Technology Clients in conjunction with leading global project management and engineering companies. Over 90% of our turnover is repeat business and our growth has been driven by our clients requesting us to execute larger contracts in multiple locations in Europe. With investments in technology and modern off-site fabrication facilities, Dornan ensures exceptional quality, efficiency, and safety levels, evolving to meet and exceed client needs.
Exhibitor
About Manna Drone Delivery
Manna Drone Delivery which has a mission to improve the world by making lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green and safe. Founded 4 years ago and already operational in both Ireland and the US, Manna is the most advanced suburban drone delivery service in the world.
Partner
About Women In Technology & Science Ireland (WITS)
Founded in 1990 by science journalist, Mary Mulvihill, Women In Technology & Science Ireland (WITS) is a voluntary, independent organisation that advocates and acts for women in STEM. Key to our mission is the creation of a network to connect and empower our members. Our vision is a society where women have equal opportunities, experiences and recognition in STEM. WITS engage with government to promote research into gender and STEM, run regular events and conferences and liaise with industry partners to drive best practice.
www.witsireland.com
Partner
About HealthTech Ireland
HealthTech Ireland is an independent trade association for manufacturers, developers and distributors of health technology products and solutions to the health system in Ireland.
HealthTech Ireland provides a forum for the development and advocacy of policies that support innovation in health technology to address patients’ healthcare needs. HealthTech Ireland member companies include the full spectrum of health technology supply and service companies from Small/Medium Enterprises to Multi-National Companies, many of whom have Research and Innovation and /or manufacturing facilities in Ireland.
www.healthtechireland.ie/
Partner
About WiCyS
At WiCyS, a global community of women, allies, and advocates, we are dedicated to bringing talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity. We unite local communities of aspiring and thriving women cybersecurity professionals across the world to collaborate, share their knowledge, network, and mentor. We create opportunities through professional development programs, conferences, career fairs, and more.
Partner
About Connecting Women in Technology
Connecting Women in Technology is a network of Irish based technology companies who all share a common goal to support the development of women in the technology industry. Founded by Accenture, Dell and Microsoft in 2009, the network today spans over 20 leading multinational technology companies, who all collaborate to attract, promote and encourage women in STEM careers.
Partner
About Dublin Chamber
Founded in 1783, Dublin Chamber is the largest and most influential B2B networking organisation in Dublin. We represent more than 1,000 businesses throughout the Greater Dublin region, which between them employ more than 300,000 staff. Our Mission Helping your business succeed in a successful Dublin. Our Vision That Dublin will be globally renowned for its quality of life, sustainability and economic vibrancy.
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