We are delighted to welcome you once again to the ISME Annual Lunch, taking place this year at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Dublin on Friday 28th November. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and SME champions in an atmosphere of warmth, conversation, and inspiration.
Starting from 12.00 noon with a drinks & networking reception, guests will enjoy a four-course lunch, followed by a surprise guest for après lunch entertainment
We are delighted to welcome Minister Peter Burke, Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment who will address the audience
Minister Burke has been quoted as saying “SMEs are vital to Ireland’s success and central to our ability to build a broad-based and successful economy” . The need to support and champion SMEs is a cause close to Burke’s heart. He grew up on a family farm close to Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, and went on to study commerce at NUI Galway, graduating in 2004.
The lunch will also feature insightful talks from our distinguished keynote speaker Michelle Carney, offering perspectives and ideas to inspire and inform your business journey.
This year we are also celebrating 25 Years of ISME Skillnet, a quarter century of delivering the highest quality learning and development that is effective and relevant to SMEs and their owners.
Whether you are coming to network, enjoy great food, or simply be part of Ireland’s vibrant SME community, the ISME Annual Lunch is the perfect occasion to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate. We look forward to welcoming you!
About Michelle Carney
Michelle is a purpose-driven, values-led leader with a diverse and accomplished career spanning the charity, international NGO, commercial sport, and professional sport sectors. She has a proven track record of transforming organisations, building high-performing teams, and driving innovation to create significant social impact.
Michelle’s expertise includes governance, strategy, finance, and organisational change, having led major transformations at organisations such as Special Olympics Great Britain and an innovative charity & social enterprise in Africa. She has worked with globally recognised organisations including Comic Relief, Commonwealth Games, and Cisco, advising on strategy, fundraising, and social impact initiatives.
As the founder of Purpose Driven Impact Consulting, Michelle provides consultancy support to clients around the world, offering interim C-suite leadership and strategic advice. She is also an expert public speaker, frequently presenting on resilience, leadership in adversity, and the power of inclusion and diversity. Holding a Master’s degree in Leadership & Organisational Change and an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University for her outstanding contribution to sport,
Michelle is passionate about empowering others through mentoring, coaching, and speaking engagements. A recognised advocate for social change, she has contributed extensively to global conversations around neurodiversity and inclusion, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovative thinking to create more inclusive and sustainable environments..
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