National Conference - Growing Ireland's Knowledge Economy

- Creating 21st Century Engineers

A forum for critical debate on what is needed to create entrepreneurial engineers to drive innovation and develop new business opportunities for Ireland. See attached pdf

Participants include:

  • Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment
  • Eoin O Driscoll, Chair Enterprise Strategy
  • Mr. Sean Dorgan, CEO IDA
  • Prof. Brian Norton, Pres. DIT
  • Mr. Martin Murphy, MD HP
  • Prof. Gerry Wrixon, Pres. UCC
  • Mr. John Mc Sweeney, GM ESB Telecom
  • Prof. Jane Grimson, Vice Provost. TCD
  • Mr. Tom Costello, MD SISK Dr.
  • Mike Murphy, Dean DIT
  • Mr. Martin Curley, Dir. Intel
  • Dr, Ivan Gibson, NUIG
  • Mr. Kevin Kernan, IEI Dir. Gen.
  • Mr. Sean O Foghlu, CEO. NQAI
  • Dr. Conor O Brien, Chair Pharma Chemical


Plus international speakers

  • Prof. Depew Purdue University USA
  • Prof. Carlson U of Colarado USA
  • Prof. Nielsen Aalborg University Denmark
  • Prof. Borri, Pres. E4, U of Florence

Thursday 21th October, 2004: 9:30 - 16:30, DIT Bolton St.

To reserve your place please contact Aoife.McLoughlin@dit.ie or call 01 402-4727. Cost 40 euro in advance or 65 euro at door, includes lunch. Space is limited so please reserve you place in this important debate today.

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