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2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Annual Conference 2023

Focus on the Future

The Annual Conference is back, this unmissable event will take place at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin on 18 May 2023.  Join us for an afternoon of in-person networking and learning curated to allow finance and business professionals of all levels the opportunity to focus on the future. 

With a packed agenda covering pivotal topics such as understanding the next generation and emerging trends in talent and retention, there will be a strong emphasis on technology along with the critical developments in sustainability and cyber-crime and how the Chartered Accountant of the future can stay resilient. Attendees will also enjoy the opportunity to network, connect and engage with likeminded professionals in a face-to-face setting.

 Morrison Hotel Dublin, Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin 1, D01 K5X5
12.30 -5.30pm 

€280 Up to 3 CPD Hours

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Agenda

The Chartered Accountant of the Future
Pat O'Neill, Chartered Accountants Ireland

The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
John McNamara Executive Director and CFO AIB life, Sandra Healy founder and CEO of inclusio and Aisling McCaffrey Director Grant Thornton

Understanding the Needs of the Next Generation of Chartered Accountants
Sinead Fox-Hamilton and Rachel Pattison, Chartered Accountants Ireland 

CSRD: The Biggest Change to the Profession Since 2005
Aidan Lambe, Chartered Accountants Ireland 

Embedding Sustainability into Doing Business
Ken Bowles CFO, Smurfit Kappa

Cybersecurity: The Role of the Accounting Profession
Dr Caroline McGroary, Boston College

Keynote Speaker: Resilience
Jamie Heaslip, Entrepreneur and former Irish Rugby Captain

Speakers

Jamie heaslip 
Jamie Heaslip Keynote Speaker
  • Jamie Heaslip is one of the most decorated players in the history of Irish rugby.
  • Delivers expert punditry on RTE Sport, BBC Sport and also on Channel 4.
  • Jamie successfully invested in a number of start-up businesses such as Kitman Labs, Pointy and UrbanVolt while also being involved in the set up of two pubs, The Bridge 1859 and Lemon and Duke.

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Thursday 9 May 2019

See Practice Forum agenda 2019

19:00 - Late
5 star BBQ at the Lyrath
14:00
The Seven Deadly Sins, according to Revenue
Friday 10 May 2019

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09:00
Influence – the leadership conference for our profession Welcomes from President Feargal McCormack & MC/Interviewer - Caitriona Perry (RTÉ)
09:15
Transforming the way we work – AI and Robotics are already here – now what? Presentations and interviews with keynote speakers Ravin Jesuthasan, John Murphy and Amy Ball
11:00
Mid–morning break with a selection of refreshments
11:30
NED Talk – How to become a successful non-executive director Presentation by David Duffy and panel discussion with Loretta Dignam and Dermot Hanley
12:30
How to survive and thrive in a changed world through networking Presented by Kingsley Aikins, Founder and CEO of the Networking Institute
13:30
Lunch at The Lyrath - 3 course buffet lunch
14:30
The Intelligence Revolution – How workers need to evolve Presentation by Valarie Daunt and panel discussion with Ravin Jesuthasan
15:30
Change Takes Courage - How to find your 10 seconds of courage Life Lessons from a Fighter, Nadine Champion
16:30
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jaqui hurley 
Jaqui HurleyOne of Ireland’s leading sports broadcastersSpeaker
  • Author of the best selling children’s book series 'Girls Play Too'.
  • First female anchor of Sunday Sport on RTE Radio One. Presents RTE TV's rugby coverage and is the new presenter of the Sunday Game.
  • Has anchored events including the Olympics, World Cups, the Euros & All Ireland finals.
caroline-mcgroary-min 
Dr. Caroline McGroary, FCA  Research Fellow, Boston College Speaker
  • Fullbright Scholar 2021-22, Cybersecurity Policy & Governance Program, Boston College.
  • Caroline is a Lecturer in Accounting in DCU.
  • Caroline lectures on a range of programmes, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in both DCU in Dublin and Saudi Arabia.
john mcnamara 
John McNamara, FCA Executive Director and CFO AIB life Speaker
  • John is chair of BALANCE, the LGBTQ+ Allies network group and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Chartered Accountants Ireland.  
  • Advisory Council member of DCU International Trust.
  • John is also chair of the Association of International Life Offices.  
Aidan Lambe, Director of Professional Standards 
Aidan Lambe, FCA Director, Professional Standards at Chartered Accountants Ireland Speaker
  • Director, Professional Standards, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
  • Previously Aidan was a Director of Technical Policy for 10 years until 2015.
  • Participated in the Audit & Assurance Council of the FRC and involved in a number of technical working parties of the Auditing Practices Board.
Sinead McKinty 
Sinead Fox-Hamilton, FCA Relationship & Professional Development Manager, Chartered Accountants IrelandSpeaker
  • Sinead is a law graduate and works in Chartered Accountants Ireland, showcasing the Chartered Accountancy Profession.
  • Noted in Northern Ireland's 'Top 40 under 40' and 'Top 20 inspiring Women'.  
  • Sinead has been recognised for her 'Services to Accounting and Finance' in the Northern Ireland Women's Awards.
sandra healy 
Sandra Healy CEO and founder of inclusioSpeaker
  • Sandra's has worked for 20 years in the global telecoms industry and 5 years at DCU.
  • Established the Centre of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion at DCU.
  • Member of the Expert Advisory Group for Ireland's Citizens Assembly and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Council for An Garda Síochána. 
aisling mccaffrey 
Aisling McCaffrey, ACA Director Grant ThorntonSpeaker
  • Director in the Financial Services department of Grant Thornton specialising in Sustainability.
  • Aisling is co-chair of 100 Women in Finance Early Career Committee.
  • Member of the Chartered Accountants Ireland Ethnicity Network and Steering committee.
  • Member of Ireland's Women in Finance Charter.
  pat o'neill
Pat O'Neill, FCA President of Chartered Accountants IrelandSpeaker
  • President of Chartered Accountants Ireland and Council member since 2014.
  • Former Chairman of the Institute's Audit, Risk and Finance Board and former Chair of the Institute's Leinster Society.
  • Co-chair of EY's Non Executive Director Forum.
  Ken Bowles 
Ken BowlesCFO, Smurfit KappaSpeaker
  • Was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer of the Smurfit Kappa Group in April 2016 and appointed a Director of the Group in December 2016.
  • Prior to his appointment as Group CFO he was the Head of Tax and then Financial Controller.
  • Ken is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants.
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Caitriona Perry Journalist, Broadcaster, Author MC and Interviewer
  • Multi-award winning journalist and former RTE Washington Correspondent
  • Anchor and Co-Presenter on the Six One News on RTÉ One
  • Authored ‘In America: Tales from Trump Country’ which documented her first-hand account of witnessing the rise of Donald Trump in America
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Lyrath Estate Kilkenny

Booking: We have reserved rooms for conference attendees at the conference venue, the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny. For your convenience you can book your conference package including accommodation using the ‘Register’ section above availing of a discounted rate. Phone: +353 56 776 0088 Email: info@lyrath.com Address: Lyrath Estate, Paulstown Road, Kilkenny, R95 F685, Ireland Website: Lyrath Estate Kilkenny Go by train: Irish Rail Go by bus: City Link
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