Manchester-Dublin: International Spotlight Session.
About this Event
As part of Digital Cities Festival, we will be shining a light on major tech cities around the world, exploring their links with Manchester and hearing from both sides about the current trends, opportunities and incentives to consider when looking at expanding into the market.

Agenda

• 2 mins Introduction to Going Global international spotlight session by The Growth Company
• 7 mins Overview of Manchester economy and tech ecosystem by MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency
• 7 mins Overview of Dublin tech ecosystem by John O'Dea from TechIreland
• 20 mins Panel discussion looking at the strengths and opportunities between the two cities with Jamie Cudden from the Dublin City Council and success stories from a business who has respectively expanded in those cities — Jeff Walsh from Energy PEAK
• 5 mins + Q&A

Why attend?
You will get to hear from both cities’ experts and directly from businesses who have successfully expanded in those two markets. You will benefit from getting direct insights on potential opportunities and how best to approach these new markets as you’re looking to expand internationally.

Panellists

• Sarah Novotny, Digital, Creative and Tech Sector Lead, Business Growth Hub (Host)
• Andrew Toolan, Head of Business Development – Strategic Partnerships, MIDAS
• Jamie Cudden, Smart City Lead, Dublin City Council
• Jeff Walsh, Managing Director, Energy PEAK
• John O'Dea, CEO, TechIreland