Tracey Donnery, Skillnet Ireland, Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner-designate for Justice (keynote at the event), Rob Horgan, President of Cork Chamber, Karen Conboy, KPMG & Chair of Cork Financial Services Forum and Garrett O’Rourke, Cork Chamber Skillnet
The Skillful Futures: Strengthening Cork’s Role as a Leading IFS Destination report was officially launched at the Cork Financial Services Forum’s annual Financial Services Summit. The research revealed that Cork’s IFS sector is poised for growth and resilience, provided stakeholders take proactive measures to address current challenges, invest in upskilling and capitalise on future opportunities.
Key findings from the report include:
78% of IFS employers in Cork prioritise technology skills in hiring strategies
Strong talent diversity exists, with added potential to tap into ICT expertise
91% of IFS employers in the region reported growth over the last 3 years
100% of employers predict growth over the next 3 years
Strong sectoral employment growth, led by fund administration
Join us for this exclusive, members-only breakfast event as we gather political parties to debate Cork’s top business priorities. Moderated by Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Elaine Loughlin.
Hear directly from candidates from invited parties Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Green Party, Labour, Sinn Féin and Social Democrats.
Cork Chamber’s priorities, as outlined in our manifesto, are grounded in our members’ needs and priorities.
The HR Barometer is the most comprehensive research analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland. This session will provide timely information that will help you to re-align and re-imagine your HR & People Strategies and move the dial on your strategic goals.
You will hear from Sarah Fagan, Managing Director, Michelle McDonagh, Head of HR Consulting and Amanda Finnegan, Head of Retained Services, Adare.
Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork. This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD.
Also on the night, we will honour Jim Barry, Managing Director, Barry Group with our Outstanding Contribution to Business Award for 2024.
This event directly advances SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by providing businesses with strategies for sustainable supply chains, circularity, and emissions reduction.
The webinar will feature Ninni Bjerkøy, Vice President Sustainable Procurement, Statkraft , Chuvasen Govender, Supply Chain Director, HEINEKEN Ireland and Ingrid De Doncker, Head of Research and Innovation, Future Planet.
This event has always been a social highlight of the festive season attracting over 300 attendees annually. With plenty of festive food and drink, music, raffle prizes and much more, it is the perfect seasonal event for entertaining clients and colleagues.
This year we are excited to welcome bestselling author, comedian and broadcaster Colm O'Regan.
Self-Directed Learning: Learn at your own pace over 12 months
As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.
The Cork Financial Services Forum: Annual Summit 2024 had a very strong line up on keynotes and panelists. Plenty of lively discussion about the evolution of the sector and future opportunities for Ireland and the regions in developing the ecosystem. "There are over 52,800 people working in the sector across Ireland with almost 40% of all roles outside of the Dublin region. Cork is now the second largest financial services centre in Ireland and a growing European hub for IFS activity," said Rob Horgan, President Cork Chamber
Thanks to MC Alan Cuddihy, Deloitte; our Cork Financial Services Forum-Chair, Karen Conboy, Vice Chair David Bennett EY & team.
Curious about how SMEs are driving a more sustainable Europe?
The "Sustainable Enterprise" panel at SME Assembly 2024 will feature experts from across Europe's business and policy sectors, exploring strategies for SMEs to stay competitive and sustainable while presenting actionable recommendations to the incoming Commissioner.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is excited to co-organise the "Access to Finance" event, led by our partners at Dublin Chamber. This event offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who often struggle to secure funding for innovation, digitalisation, and growth, the chance to hear from experts on the best financing options available.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore financial solutions that can drive your business forward.
Following An Taoiseach Simon Harris' confirmation last week that General Election 2024 will take place on 29th November, now is the time to consider the key priorities for businesses and communities across Cork City and County as the campaign gets underway. Read our manifesto in full to learn more about the critical issues for members.
The SEAI's Business Energy Upgrades Scheme (BEUS) is open for applications from SMEs. Businesses can apply for supports to carry out energy efficiency upgrades, with up to €120,000 available to each business.
The results of the 2025 Eurochambres Economic Survey have been released. The survey gathered insights from 42,000 businesses across the 27 EU member states, including Ireland. Key concerns raised by respondents included high labour costs, skills shortages and increasing regulatory burdens.
There are major compliance changes taking place in 2025. The first contributions under the pension auto-enrolment scheme will be collected in September 2025, gender pay gap reporting obligations will extend to Organisations with 50 Employees or more and wider pay transparency measures that affect recruitment processes and employment contracts will move a year closer. To help HR professionals prepare for 2025, this article will focus on key trends that HR professionals need to prepare for in the year ahead.
Discover Cork’s Christmas Gift Guide – your go-to source for unique local gifts, festive experiences, and holiday offers. Explore and enjoy a magical Christmas while supporting local businesses and creating lasting memories.
Tomorrow Thursday 14th November sees the arrival of the Cork Careers Fair at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Meet top employers such as Statkraft, Boston Scientific, PepsiCo, McCarthy Insurance Group as well as University College Cork, Munster Technological University, CETB and Cork Chamber.
