BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Europe/Dublin X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-1775@shannonchamber.ie DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261029T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260810T092205Z URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/lunch-event-with-professor-shane- kilcommins-president-of-university-of-limerick-connecting-knowledge-and-en terprise-university-of-limerick-story/ SUMMARY:Lunch Event with Professor Shane Kilcommins\, President of Universi ty of Limerick - Connecting knowledge and enterprise: University of Limeri ck story DESCRIPTION:Connecting knowledge and enterprise: University of Limerick sto ry\nShannon Chamber is delighted to welcome Professor Shane Kilcommins\, P resident of University of Limerick\, as keynote speaker at a special lunch eon on October 29th at Boru Hall\, Dromoland Castle\, Newmarket on Fergus\ , Clare.\n\nIn what promises to be a timely and thought-provoking address\ , Professor Kilcommins will explore the power of collaboration between aca demia and industry\, and how this unique partnership has shaped University of Limerick’s distinctive value proposition since its foundation.\n\nFr om its pioneering approach to co-operative education and industry engageme nt\, to its role as a driver of innovation\, talent development\, and regi onal growth\, UL has long been recognised as a university deeply embedded in the economic and social fabric of the Mid-West. This keynote will refle ct on that journey\, while also looking ahead to how stronger connectivity between education and enterprise can support competitiveness\, resilience \, and opportunity in an increasingly global landscape.\n\nThis event offe rs members and guests a valuable opportunity to:\n\n Gain insights into t he evolving role of higher education in supporting industry\;\n Explore h ow partnerships with UL can drive growth and innovation\;\n Engage with o ne of Ireland’s leading academic voices on regional development.\n\nFoll owing his keynote address\, Professor Kilcommins will participate in a pan el discussion with Leo Clancy\, CEO\, Ei Electronics\,  Orlaith Lawler\, VP Operations for Europe and APAC \, Beckman Coulter and Siobhán Duffy\, CEO\, Element Six which will be facilitated by Marie Power\, Head of Leade rship Development\, Uppercut \n \;\nJoin us for an engaging afternoon of insight\, networking\, and strategic discussion with business leaders\ , policymakers\, and educators at the forefront of shaping the region’s future.\nIndividual places can be booked via website. Tables of 8 or 10 ca n be reserved via website or via email to Saoirse at admin@shannonchamber. ie\n\nRegistration &\; Networking: 12:15pm- 12:55pm\n\nPrice: Members €90.80/ Non-Members €107.80 (incl. VAT per ticket)\n\nBooking: Please book online to secure your place.\n\nFor more information or bulk booking s\, email Saoirse at admin@shannonchamber.ie\n\nCancellation Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/wp-content/uploads /2026/06/SKILLNET-FULLY-BOOKED-1.png CATEGORIES:Lunch/Seminars LOCATION:Dromoland Castle Hotel\, Dromoland\, Newmarket-on-Fergus\, Clare\, Ireland GEO:52.7827998;-8.90384819999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dromoland\, Newmarket-on-Fe rgus\, Clare\, Ireland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dromoland Castle Hotel:g eo:52.7827998,-8.90384819999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR