GES 2024 - GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT

GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2024

GES 2024

The inaugural Global Economic Summit marked an extraordinary beginning.

From thought-provoking sessions to traditional pub gatherings and a black-tie gala, GES 2024 inspired an audience energised by opportunity and established the Summit as Ireland’s premier forum for global leadership and impact.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

The 2024 programme reflected GES’s commitment to tackling the complex issues that unite and challenge both public and private leadership. Designed to spark candid dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, the agenda explored the forces reshaping global business, governance, and society. Each theme brought together diverse perspectives to uncover shared responsibilities and new opportunities for impact. Key themes included:

Driving the Energy Transition

Advancing global partnerships to achieve shared sustainability goals

Sustainability in the Built Environment

Creating long-term value for business and society through responsible infrastructure.

Building Economic Resilience

Exploring strategies for growth and stability in a time of global uncertainty.

Harnessing Generative AI

Transforming business and leadership through innovation and ethical technology.

The Future of Healthcare

Strengthening systems to deliver equity, innovation, and preparedness.

Globalisation and Democracy

Examining how global cooperation can safeguard trust and democratic values.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Domhnaill Hernon

Global Lead Metaverse Lab, EY

Yemi A.D.

Founder, Moonshot Platform Inc

Owen Brennan

Chair, Devenish

Jim Sheridan

Oscar-Nominated Director, Writer & Producer

Alice Mansergh

CEO, Tourism Ireland

Tara McCarthy

Global VP of ESG, Alltech

Cathal Foley

CEO, PACE

Claire Cronin

United States Ambassador to Ireland

Domhnaill Hernon

Global Lead Metaverse Lab, EY

Yemi A.D.

Founder, Moonshot Platform Inc

Owen Brennan

Chair, Devenish

Jim Sheridan

Oscar-Nominated Director, Writer & Producer

Alice Mansergh

CEO, Tourism Ireland

Tara McCarthy

Global VP of ESG, Alltech

Cathal Foley

CEO, PACE

Claire Cronin

United States Ambassador to Ireland

2025 EVENT GALLERY

20.5.2024 SBP – Prince Albert of Monaco attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Prince Albert of Monaco attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Mairead McGuinness European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

21.5.2024 SBP – Paul Daughter CTO Accenture attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Mairead McGuinness European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Sarah Murphy CEO Buisness Post , Miniater for Finance Michael McGrath and Daniel McConnell Editor in Chief Buisness Post attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Miniater for Finance Michael McGrath , Prince Albert of Monaco , Niall Kelleher mayor of Killarney and Governor Kathy Hochul attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

21.5.2024 SBP – Speakers – Ciaran Seoighe Deputy Dir General Science Foundation Ireland attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Cory Reynolds Corporate Affairs Dir Veolia attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

21.5.2024 SBP – Speaker – Copi Kallayil Chief Buisiness Strategist AI at Google attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

20.5.2024 SBP – Mark Curtis Head of Innovation and Though Leadership at Accenture Song attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

22.5.2024 SBP – Ivan Yates who was the MC at the conference talks to Nancy Spears; CEO; genConnectU at a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

21.5.2024 SBP – Paul Daughter CTO Accenture attending the Global Economic Summit, a gathering of 400 delegates in Killarney, Co Kerry to discuss the global economy, the pathway to sustainability, and developments in AI and healthcare technology. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©