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Special Announcement: Webinar Series for June


From Ships to Chips:
Suzanne Wylie, Belfast City, and Innovation & Recovery

June 15, 2021

11:30 AM 
Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive of the Belfast City Council, joins a Northern Ireland at Boston College's Leadership Fireside Chat to discuss city leadership during the Covid crisis. The Covid pandemic introduced serious challenges to cities around the world. Suzanne Wylie will discuss Belfast City Council’s focus on a jobs-led recovery that seeks to enhance the city’s digital economy while promoting the health and sustainability of communities. We will also discuss Belfast City Council’s plans for an Innovation District focused on Fin, Green, and Health Tech and the ongoing work building work skills for the digital economy. Finally, Suzanne will reflect on leadership in a city with diverse political communities.

Opening remarks by Mr. Andrew Elliott, Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau. Moderated by Dr. Robert Mauro, Director Global Leadership Institute at Boston College.


Ireland, Covid Recovery, & the Future of National Development with
Minister Michael McGrath, TD 

June 24, 2021

09:00 AM 
Eastern Time (US and Canada)
As part of Ireland at Boston College's Leadership Fireside Chat Series, Minister Michael McGrath, TD, will discuss “Ireland, Covid Recovery, and the Future of National Development”. As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath works with colleagues across government to fund the Program for Government and support strategic policy-making and innovation. The Minister will discuss that work and his collaboration with Cabinet leaders from other parties. The Minister will also discuss Ireland’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery Plan, Brexit, collaboration with the European Union, Global Ireland and relationships with the United States, and Ireland’s ongoing digital and green transformations.

Opening remarks by Dr. Laoise Moore, Consul General of Ireland to New England. Moderated by Dr. Robert Mauro, Director Global Leadership Institute at Boston College.
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