Talent Technology & Turbulence

HR is navigating a dynamic era of transformation at a pace that shows no signs of stopping. The HR To-Do List for 2024 is jam-packed with high priority initiatives ranging from tackling the ever-widening talent gaps to preparing for the shift in skills needs that AI innovations are setting into motion. In addition to continuing to evolve work models, elevate DE&I, and boost accountability for employee well-being.

Set against a turbulent backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest, where do we begin?

Join us at Talent Summit for a day of powerful content and fireside discussions as we explore the HR trends shaping today’s working world.

Supported by

2024 Speakers

  • Ray Goggins

    Ray Goggins

    Former Special Forces Operator &
    Ultimate Hell Week Star

  • Mairead O’Mahony

    Mairead O’Mahony

    Head of Human Capital,
    Aon Ireland

  • Holly Fawcett

    Holly Fawcett

    Director of Content Strategy,
    SocialTalent

  • Connor Heaney

    Managing Director, EMEA,
    CXC

  • Geraldine Collins

    Geraldine Collins

    Recruitment Lead,
    Carbery Group

  • Denis Cremin

    Denis Cremin

    Regional Manager - Munster,
    Sigmar Recruitment

  • Valerie Broadhurst

    Valerie Broadhurst

    Head of Human Resources,
    Ifac Ireland

  • Deirdre Ennis

    Deirdre Ennis

    Senior HR Manager,
    Stryker

  • Peter Ryan

    Peter Ryan

    Irish Paralympian & Motivational Speaker

  • Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig

    Founder,
    Talent Summit

  • Rossa Mullally

    Rossa Mullally

    Director at
    Sigmar Recruitment

Agenda

9.00 am: Registration & Networking
Teas, coffees, pastries

9.30 am: Welcome
Denis Cremin, Manager, Sigmar Recruitment Cork

9.40 am: Introduction
Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, Founder, Talent Summit

9.45 am: HR Leadership: Reviving Culture, EVP and the Return to Office
Valerie Broadhurst, Head of Human Resources, Ifac Ireland
Geraldine Collins, Recruitment Lead, Carbery Group
Deirdre Ennis, Senior HR Manager, Stryker
Mike McDonagh, COO, Sigmar Recruitment (Moderator)

10.15 am: The AI Illusion
Connor Heaney, Managing Director EMEA at CXC

10.30 am: HR Trends Shaping 2025
Mairead O’Mahony, Head of Human Capital at Aon Ireland

10.45 am: Tea/Coffee Break

11.15 am: Mission Critical: High-Performing Teams
Ray Goggins, Former Special Forces Operator & Ultimate Hell Week Star

11.45 am: Beyond the Buzz: Embracing AI to Transform HR and Talent Acquisition
Holly Fawcett, Director of Content Strategy, SocialTalent

12.00 pm: Get out of your Comfort Zone - There’s a Much Better Place to Be
Peter Ryan, Irish Paralympian & Motivational Speaker

12.15 pm: Tips for Attracting Top Talent
Rossa Mullally, Director at Sigmar Recruitment

1.00 pm: Event Close
Lunch Provided