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Wednesday 3rd October 2007 |
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Culloden Hotel, Belfast |
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Facing the Challenges of the Northern Ireland Economy 
The Northern Ireland Economic Conference is unique in
providing a one-day forum for leaders of organisations in
both the public and private sectors to evaluate the current
and future performance of the economy, including major
trends and issues, in a reflective and substantive way.
This
year’s event (the 12th annual conference) is being held for
the first time at the Culloden Hotel, Belfast.
View the conference programme here>>
The overall theme this year is ‘Facing the Challenges of the
Northern Ireland Economy’ which is the economic priority of
the new devolved administration.
The conference content
is largely focused on the four key areas for action, as
recommended by the pre-devolution Committee on the
Programme for Government:
• Community regeneration (urban and rural);
• Infrastructure;
• Education and skills; and
• Fiscal incentives.
Economy Question Time with Declan Curry
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 This year’s Northern Ireland Economic Conference will feature a
panel discussion session during the
afternoon programme. Chaired by
leading broadcaster, Declan Curry,
the session will bring together a
panel of experts on the Northern
Ireland economy to discuss the
major issues such as skills
development, infrastructure
investment, fiscal incentives, economic development etc.
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Featured Speakers Include:
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Frank Bryan,
Chairman,
INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS |
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Professor Gerry McCormac,
Pro Vice-Chancellor,
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
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David Gavaghan,
Chief Executive Officer,
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD LIMITED |
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Frances Ruane,
Director,
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
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Declan Curry,
Broadcaster |
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Yvette Shapiro,
Business Editor,
BBC NORTHERN IRELAND |
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Aidan Gough,
Strategy and Policy Director,
INTERTRADEIRELAND |
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Alan Taylor,
Partner,
ARTHUR COX |
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Tracy Meharg,
Managing Director,
INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
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Patrice Muller,
Managing Partner,
LONDON ECONOMICS |
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* View the Full Speaker Line-up and Conference Programme Here >>
 Download the Full Conference Brochure Here [PDF] >>
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Northern Ireland Economic Conference 2007
12th Annual Northern Ireland Economic Conference