Events

Hosted by Dains Ireland in partnership with The Currency, Ian Kehoe will sit down with Tommy Kelly for a candid conversation on growth, leadership, and building businesses with international reach.

Tommy Kelly knows what it takes to scale. In 2010, he founded ESW (formerly eShopWorld) and grew it from a six-person start-up in Dublin into a global e-commerce leader with revenues of over €1 billion, powering the online growth of major brands in 200+ markets.

Before that, he built TwoWay Forwarding & Logistics into one of Ireland’s largest logistics firms before selling it to Aramex. Today, as Co-Chairman of ESW, he invests in and advises some of Ireland’s fastest-growing businesses, from Sherry FitzGerald to Gym+Coffee.

A breakfast briefing with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and Ian Kehoe of The Currency.

Minister Donohoe will share his perspective on Budget 2026 and provide insights into the future of Ireland’s economy.

Through a series of panel interviews led by Tom Lyons and featuring leading experts, this event will explore the five key pillars essential for every ambitious business to thrive:

– Strategic planning

– Financial planning

– Optimising operations

– Exit planning & value creation

– Tax planning

Expect sharp insights, candid discussions, and practical advice from leading voices in business and finance.

This conference brings together an audience of over 1,000 people, with panel discussions featuring high-calibre speakers who have achieved significant success in their respective businesses and industries.

Hear from Jimmy Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of AMCS Group in the “Deal Of The Year” opening session and many more speakers. Gain valuable insights into the world of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, as well as strategies for raising capital and achieving blockbuster exits.

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most successful entrepreneurs in Ireland, as well as network with other like-minded individuals in the business community.

An exclusive morning of analysis and discussion reviewing the key findings from the Fitzgerald Power 2024 Market Pulse Reports and explore predictions shaping the economic landscape for 2025.

A dynamic panel interview moderated by Tom Lyons, CEO of The Currency, featuring industry leaders:

 – Stuart Fitzgerald, CEO, Fitzgerald Power

 – Mark Flood, Director, Renatus Capital Partners

 – Brendan O’Reilly, Director, Interpath Advisory

An insightful event hosted by Whitney Moore where industry leaders will share their experiences and expertise on the importance of reputation and the critical need to protect it.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to network with peers and gain practical insights to enhance your brand’s resilience.

Panellists:

Moderator: Alison Cowzer, Co-founder, East Coast Bakehouse

 – Aine Kennedy, CEO and founder, The Smooth Company

 – Paul Sheeran, MD, Paul Sheeran Jewellers

 – Sumi Nadarajah, Partner, Trade Marks, FR Kelly

 – Robin Hayes, Partner, Whitney Moore

An in-conversation event with Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, as he discusses Budget 2025, the upcoming general election, and the future of Ireland’s economy.

This insightful session will be moderated by The Currency’s Ian Kehoe and kindly hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald.

The 2024 Entrepreneur Experience™ organised by AxisBIC, will take place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October 2024 in Ballymaloe, Co. Cork.

The Entrepreneur Experience™ is a unique event for 24 Emerging Entrepreneurs to gain unparalleled access, advice and mentoring from 24 of Ireland’s most successful business leaders as well as extensive peer-to-peer learning over 24 hours.

This event is a unique opportunity for Startups and High-Growth & Scaling Entrepreneurs.

Applications are NOW OPEN until 06 September.

This exclusive panel event is hosted by Quintas Capital offering an unique opportunity for distinguished investors and industry leaders to come together to discuss the future of finance and private market investment opportunities.

It promises to be a day filled with insightful discussions, valuable networking, and forward-thinking perspectives.

The event will take place in two locations:

*   Cork – 10 October

*   Dublin – 17 October

The days sessions will be moderated by: Tom Lyons of The Currency and Gary Fox of The Entrepreneur Experiment.

Amplify 2024 is a Global Product Innovation and Sustainability Conference set to take place on 26 September at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

This 3rd annual Product Conference will gather CEOs, innovators, and product executives for a full day of engaging content, including practical workshops, interactive panels, speaker roundtables, and showcases from Irish product exhibitors. Attendees will also hear from global keynote speakers and have ample opportunities to build meaningful connections.

The Currency’s Tom Lyons will be on stage interviewing Bianca Zwart of BUNQ.

Expect an event that is accessible, unfiltered, and truly innovative.