BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.13//EN TZID:Europe/Dublin X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-17859@shannonchamber.ie DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261210T003000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261210T023000 DTSTAMP:20261112T131557Z URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/shannon-chamber-presidents-lunch- the-economic-forces-shaping-business-in-2027-and-beyond-with-deloitte-irel ands-chief-economist-kate-english/ SUMMARY:Shannon Chamber President's Lunch: The Economic Forces Shaping Busi ness in 2027 and Beyond...with Deloitte Ireland's Chief Economist\, Kate E nglish DESCRIPTION:What lies beneath Ireland’s economic growth figures\, and wha t do the changing global economic landscape and rapid advances in artifici al intelligence mean for businesses of every size?\nAs businesses plan for 2027 and beyond\, the economic outlook presents a complex picture. Irelan d continues to demonstrate resilience\, but questions remain about the str ength of the domestic economy\, consumer confidence\, investment condition s and the capacity of businesses to navigate rising costs and global uncer tainty.\n\nAt the same time\, artificial intelligence is reshaping expecta tions around productivity\, skills and the future of work. While investmen t in AI is accelerating\, are businesses seeing the anticipated returns\, and what might be holding back its full potential?\n\nWe are delighted tha t Kate English\, Deloitte Ireland's Chief Economist\, will join our 2026 P resident's Lunch to share her views on  the economic forces influencing b usiness confidence\, investment and growth.\n\nFrom interest rates\, infla tion and infrastructure investment to AI adoption\, changing labour market s and shifting global economic relationships\, this thought-provoking addr ess will offer fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faci ng businesses\, large and small.\nJoin us for what promises to be a though t-provoking address.\nYou and your guests will leave with a different pers pective on the economy and a better understanding of the forces likely to influence your business decisions.\n \;\n\nRegistration &\; Network ing: 12:15pm- 12:55pm\n\nPrice: Members €75/ Non-Members €85 (incl. VA T per ticket)\n\nBooking: Please book online to secure your place.\n\nFor more information or bulk bookings\, email Saoirse at admin@shannonchamber .ie\n\nCancellation Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/wp-content/uploads /2026/11/Event-Cover-Page-Website-1.jpg LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa\, Ennis Road\, Limerick\, Ireland GEO:52.67348759999999;-8.668184600000018 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ennis Road\, Limerick\, Ire land;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa:geo:52.6734875999 9999,-8.668184600000018 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