International Women’s Day 8th of March 2023
#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity
We are proud to bring together an amazing group of women leaders in the construction industry to share their insights and experiences. Join us to celebrate International Women’s day at Dunboyne Castle, Co. Meath and learn from the best in the business. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals. Book your ticket now by clicking on the link below. Let’s make #CIF2023 a huge success together! 💪 #constructionindustry #womeninconstruction #diversityandinclusion
Our in person event is now completely sold out. You can still book tickets for our online event. Click on the link below. We have limited sponsorship opportunities, available to CIF members only. The closing date for sponsorships is Friday 25th of February 2023. Please contact Sarah Ireton for further details: [email protected]
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CIF International Women’s Day Summit Sponsors
Sponsorship from well-known companies in the construction industry supports CIF IWD2023. Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting diversity.
CIF International Women’s Day Summit 2023 Agenda
8:00 – Breakfast Networking & Registration
9:00 – Welcome from summit hosts
- Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning, Construction Industry Federation
- Iris Kavanagh, Founder, Pennypop Marketing
9:10 – Opening address by Joe Conway, President, Construction Industry Federation
9:20 – Panel Discussion: Female leadership in the Construction Industry Federation
- Chaired by Jean Winters, Director of Industrial Relations, Construction Industry Federation
- Our panellists include Meabh Smith, Director of Communications, Joanne Treacy, Head of Southern Region Services, Maeve Kearns, Director of Corporate Affairs & Jeanette Mair, Head of Economic & Policy Research
9:50 – Keynote Address: Barbara Nugent – EQ.ie
- ‘Leading with backbone and heart for better business outcomes’
10:15: Panel Discussion: Sustainable business: what does this mean in the construction sector?
- Chaired by Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting, Construction Industry Federation
- The panellists include Anne Kinsella, Engineering Manager from Clonmel Enterprises, Lorraine Fitzgerald, Head of Sustainability, Glenveagh Properties PLC, Sinead Hickey, Head of Sustainability (Ireland and Europe), John Sisk & Son & Ana Paula Paes Landim, Quality & Environmental Manager, Bennett Construction
10:45: COFFEE BREAK
11:10: Welcome back from our hosts
11:15: Keynote Speaker Susan Cormican, Group Director Urbanism Ethos Engineering
- ‘Lots Done, More to Do’
11:30: Panel Discussion: Sustainable Workforce: How can we engage future generations in construction?
- Chaired by Dermot Carey, Director of Safety and Training, Construction Industry Federation
- The panellists include Claire Cusack, Human Resources Director, Suir Engineering, Tammy Bennett, Senior Global Enterprise Manager, Evercam, Lisa O’Shea, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Ormonde, Construction & Áine Healy, HSQE & Sustainability Director, Glan Agua
12:00: Keynote Speaker: Róisín Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director, Kingston Lafferty Design
- ‘Do one thing every day that scares you’
12:20: Natalie Ryan, Regional Ambassador in Ireland, Lighthouse Club
12:25: Closing remarks and summit close
- Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General Designate, Construction Industry Federation
- Tom Parlon, Director General, Construction Industry Federation
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