ISSN 2009-2237
This entry is part 32 of 33 in the Issue 11
Heritage is a fundamental contributor to our economy, supporting employment across a range of sectors including tourism, agriculture, forestry, culture and provides resources for research and innovation across the country.
This conference will explore how heritage contributes to our identity and economy but will also explore how we can sustainably use heritage resources to deliver employment, healthier lifestyle, sustainable tourism and creativity. Speakers will address how heritage and culture provide competitive differentiation in a globalized world.
Heritage Innovation Conference
Thursday October 27th 2011
Royal Collage of Physicians, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Introduction
Mr. Conor Newman, Chair, The Heritage Council
Opening of Conference
Mr. Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs
The Heritage Economy
Mr. John O’Brien, Head of Business Strategy, The Industrial Development Agency
The Value of Heritage as an Incentive for Foreign Direct Investment
Dr. Guido Licciardi, Urban Specialist, The World Bank
(Presentation Topic to be Announced)
Mr. Chris Whitfield, Associate Director (Policy & Research), Ecorys, UK
The Economic Value of Ireland’s Historic Environment
Mr. Brian Williams, Assistant Director, Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Economic Value of Northern Ireland’s Historic Environment
Heritage and Innovation
Dr. Finbarr Bradley, Economist
Leveraging Distinctive Resources for Innovation
Mr. Gearóid Ó Riain, Managing Director, Compass Infomatics
Compass highlights the role that heritage plays in the innovation economy, combining critical information and data systems to become a recognised leader in the area
Mr. Michael Hoey, Country Crest foods Company
Country Crest highlight how the application of environmental management and renewable energies gives companies a competitive advantage
Mr. Michael Feerick, CEO, ALISON
South East Galway Diaspora Project: Archives and 21stC tourism
Heritage-led Urban Regeneration
Mr. David Geddes, Principal Consultant, Locum Consulting
The impacts that heritage environments have on towns and cities
Ms. Liz Cameron, Executive Member for Business and the Economy, Glasgow City Council
Glasgow: How Glasgow’s Heritage is Core to its International Reputation as a Key Tourism Destination
Mr. Eamonn McEneaney, Director, Waterford Museum of Treasures
How Waterford is utilising its heritage assets to forge a new identity and tourism opportunities for the city
5.00pm – 6.30pm Reception
Place are limited, booking is essential.
To book e-mail abarcoe@heritagecouncile.ie or phone 056-7770777
Cost: a fee of €50, includes lunch and reception
