This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on the latest public affairs developments and government policy updates, from infrastructure and housing to economic growth, planning, sustainability and business supports.

Learn how emerging legislation and regional decisions may impact your business and how Cork Chamber is representing your interests through active advocacy at a local and national level.

Explore how Cork companies are using B Corp to build purpose, trust and long-term value.

Hear from local B Corps as they share their certification journeys and how it has shaped their strategy, people, operations, culture, resilience and growth.

Speakers will include Claire Morgan, Owner & Director, McWilliams Bags, Hilary O’Shea, Co-Founder & Chief Corporate Officer, Otonomee and Tom Noonan, Chief Operations Officer & ESG Lead, RDJ LLP.

Join us for an afternoon of great company, entertainment, raffle prizes and festive cheer, making it the perfect occasion to entertain clients, colleagues and your team as we toast to the season ahead.

This year we will welcome one of Ireland's best loved stand-up comedians, Neil Delamere, to keep the laughs flowing. Known for his lightning fast wit and razor sharp timing, Neil is a regular on BBC's The Blame Game and has appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI, The Chase and Richard Osman's House of Games.

This online info session will introduce the Circular Innovation Network, the supports available to participating SMEs and how your business can get involved.

Learn how circularity can help your business reduce waste and costs, discover how the network works, including the tailored supports available to SMEs, get matched with like-minded businesses and providers of circular solutions, in Cork and across the partner regions.