Talent to Thrive: Future Skills for Ireland’s Medtech Sector 2024-2028

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Irish Medtech Skillnet invite you to the launch of the Report from Irish MedTech Skillnet and KPMG on the critical skills the Medtech sector needs, now and in the future = taking place on Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:30 – 14:30.

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To commemorate the launch of this significant report, the day will feature local ministers, and Liam Sheedy hosts Caroline Currid, the nationally acclaimed performance psychologist. She’ll delve into her experiences working with corporate and high intensity sporting teams, detailing how her expertise has steered them towards peak performance in high-pressure environments.

  • Date: June 27th, 2024
  • Venue: Thomond Park, Limerick
  • Time: 9.30 – 2.30 p.m. (Local Irish Time)

This comprehensive report delves deep into the skills gaps and opportunities within the Medtech sector, shedding light on critical insights that will shape the future of skills and talent development. Founded on extensive research and expert analysis in collaboration with KPMG and Irish Medtech, the report promises to offer invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies for medtech and manufacturing stakeholders across Ireland.

Agenda:

  • 09:30 – 10:00 Registration
  • 10:00 – 10:15 Welcome Address

Dr. Ann O’Connell, Head of Funded Projects, Irish Medtech Skillnet

  • 10.15 – 10.45 Ministerial Address by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
  • 10.45 – 11.00 Skillnet Ireland

Paul Healy, Skillnet Ireland

  • 11:00 – 11:15 Irish Medtech Chair Address

Padhraic McGinn, CEO of Mergon Group

  • 11.15 – 12.00. Keynote Speakers – A Fireside Chat on High Performance Leadership

Liam Sheedy, BlueLake High Performance Partners
Caroline Currid, Leading Performance Psychologist

  • 12:00 – 12:30 Networking Break and Refreshments
  • 12:30 – 12:45 Talent to Thrive: An Overview of the Key Findings of the Future Skills Report

Dr. Yvonne O’Byrne, Business Development and Project Management, Irish Medtech Skillnet David Walsh, Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy Lead, Global Director, KPMG

  • 12:45-13:15 Talent to Thrive: A Panel Discussion

Dr. Yvonne O’Byrne, Business Development and Project Management, Irish Medtech Skillnet (Chair)
Shane O’Sullivan, Manager, Healthcare & Lifesciences Strategy at KPMG
Tony O’Reilly, Engineering Director, Alcon
Dr. Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech Director
Niamh Hunt, Senior Director, Global Technical Operations, DePuy Synthes

  • 13:15 – 13:45 Industry Insights Panel: Importance of Talent Development and Skills Report for Manufacturing and RD&I Medtech Functions

Padhraic McGinn, CEO of Mergon Group (Chair)
Dr. Maura Clancy, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology, Director Progression Pathways, TUS
Kevin Geary, Chief Operations Officer at Croom Medical
Geraldine Garvey, Chartered Director/ Stryker Board Member

Barry Regan, Vice President and General manager, Freudenberg Medical Carrick-on-Shannon

  • 13:45 – 14:15 Industry Insights Panel: Importance of Talent Development and Skills for Regulatory & Sustainability Functions

Sharon Fahy, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Medtronic, (Chair)
Caroline Walsh, Senior Director QARA at Aerogen
Brendan Delaney, Director Purchasing Controls & Sustainable Procurement, Global Supply Chain, Teleflex Incorporated
Conor Russell, Vice President of Operations at Boston Scientific
Ines Cifuentes, Head of Strategic Projects, Mergon

14:15 – 14:30 Closing Remarks

Dr. Ann O’Connell, Irish Medtech Skillnet
Dr. Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech

  • 14:30- 15:30 Networking Lunch

 

 


 


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