Previous IBN Event Speakers
Micheál Martin
Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil. TD for Cork South Central.
Simon Coveney
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence in Irish Government. Fine Gael TD for Cork
Enda Kenny
Former Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017
Graeme McDowell
Graeme McDowell MBE: plays on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. He is well known for winning the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where he ended a 40-year drought for Europeans at the tournament.
Sir Tim Clark
Sir Tim joined Emirates airline’s founding team in 1985 as Head of Airline Planning, and became President in 2003. He’s been instrumental in the transformation of Emirates into the global giant it is today.
Donna Benton
Founder & CEO at The Benton Group
Founder of the ENTERTAINER; a global lifestyle app and leading provider of Buy One Get One Free offers.
Chanelle Lady McCoy
Formally led Chanelle Medical for 18 years, part of the multi-million pound global company Chanelle Pharma based in Galway, Ireland. The business is now Ireland's largest indigenous pharma company employing 550+. A 'Dragon' investor on the popular TV series "Dragons’ Den", and recently ranked ‘no. 23 in the 5O incredible people shaping modern Ireland.'
Niall Gibbons
Chief Executive - Tourism Ireland
Adrienne Doolan
Sustainable Entrepreneur, Owner @GreenTouches, Dedicated environmentalist. Striving to cause disruption in the cleaning and FM industry in the UAE and Middle Eastern region to create awareness as to the dangers of toxic chemicals on society at large and our environment
Shane Lowry
Professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and the PGA Tour. His notable achievements include winning the 2019 Open Championship,
David McWilliams
David McWilliams is an economist, author, journalist, documentary-maker and broadcaster. He is Adjunct Professor of Global Economics at the School of Business Trinity College Dublin. David is ranked 10th most influential economist in the world.
Aisling Prendergast
Support Group Services Lead at The LightHouse Arabia| Addiction Psychology and Counselling & Grief Specialist | CDA Licensed
Past IBN Events
Wed, 11 Decدبي11 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:00دبي, Souk Madinat Jumeirah - الصفوح 1 - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 21 NovDubai21 Nov 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Al Mamsha St - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 24 OctDubai24 Oct 2024, 18:30 – 20:30Dubai, Al Mamsha St - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Sun, 15 SeptDubai15 Sept 2024, 08:30 – 14:30Dubai, Atlantis The Royal Hotel, The Palm
Tue, 11 JunThe Atlantis, The Royle Hotel11 Jun 2024, 07:30 – 9:00The Atlantis, The Royle Hotel, Palm Jumeirah - Crescent Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 06 JunThe Factory by McGettigan's The Hilton06 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Factory by McGettigan's The Hilton, Lobby Level - Palm West Beach - نخلة جميرا - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 23 MayEmirates Golf Club23 May 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Emirates Golf Club, 17/2, Al Naseem street Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 25 AprDubai25 Apr 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, 35P5+8Q6 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Emirates Hills 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Fri, 15 MarDubai15 Mar 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates15 Mar 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesSt. Patrick's Day arrives ahead of schedule! The St. Patrick's Day Business Breakfast has been rescheduled to Friday, March 15th, in consideration of Ramadan. Join us for a day of celebration, featuring excellent speakers and networking opportunities at the stunning Amphitheatre, Madinat Jumeirah
Thu, 07 MarSpike Terrace, Emirates Golf Club07 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Spike Terrace, Emirates Golf Club, 17/2, Al Naseem street Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates07 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Spike Terrace, Emirates Golf Club, 17/2, Al Naseem street Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesInternational Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year, the IBN will host an evening of networking, knowledge sharing, guest speakers and celebration on the eve of the official day.
Wed, 28 FebDubai28 Feb 2024, 19:30 – 21:30Dubai, Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tue, 30 JanDubai30 Jan 2024, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Rebat St - Garhoud - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Sun, 21 JanDubai21 Jan 2024, 08:30 – 10:30Dubai, Palm - Jumeirah Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Fri, 08 DecDubai08 Dec 2023, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, 45PP+39 - Jumeirah St - Madinat Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Wed, 06 DecDubai06 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 22:00Dubai, Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Thu, 23 NovDubai23 Nov 2023, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Rebat St - Garhoud - Dubai - United Arab Emirates23 Nov 2023, 07:30 – 9:00Dubai, Rebat St - Garhoud - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesWe are delighted to invite you to the next Irish Business Network Business Breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, November 23rd. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and connect with fellow professionals in the Irish business community.
Mon, 23 OctLocation is TBD23 Oct 2023, 18:30 – 20:00Location is TBD