Global Economic Summit
“It has never been more important for global leaders to come together to collaborate on the pressing issues facing economies and societies around the world.
Ireland is uniquely positioned to advance these important conversations as an important player on the global stage, and a hub of innovation at the forefront of fresh thinking. An event of this stature hosted in the [south]west of Ireland is a reminder that Ireland can take the lead on global issues that demand immediate action.
We look forward to welcoming some of the world’s most distinguished business leaders, policymakers and thinkers to Ireland to Global Economic Summit […] and continuing to see the impact of the summit globally in the years ahead.”
– Former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Global cooperation has never been more important in connecting progress with purpose. Located in the energising southwest of Ireland, the summit will draw on the country’s unique position as a bridge between the US, Europe and the rest of the world, as well as its position as a key global hub for innovation and fresh thinking.
We look forward to welcoming you to Killarney in 2025.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT GOALS
- To convene thought-leaders from across Europe, the US and the rest of the world, in order to establish concrete pathways to addressing critical problems.
- To be the first annual independent summit of its stature held in Ireland, a frontier of global thinking on major economic, cultural and social issues affecting us all.
- To showcase Ireland, highlight its infrastructure, dynamic business environment and diverse human capital and accelerate the growth of its global footprint and multilateral influence.
THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
Global Economic Summit 2025 will be held at The Europe Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, on the beautiful southwest coast of Ireland.
The summit will be held over the course of three days, starting at 1 p.m. on Monday 26 May and ending at 1 p.m. on Wednesday 28. Each day of the summit will involve an intense agenda, with optional recreational, sightseeing and mindfulness activities, programmed networking and customised meetings, delving into each of the strands of the summit DNA as well as examining the unique Ireland-Europe-US relationship and Ireland’s position as a global bridge.
Evening activities will give attendees an opportunity to experience the rich culture, heritage and hospitality that Ireland is famous for. Speakers and attendees from across the business and political worlds will gather and continue the conversations of the day in a more relaxed setting at our Boathouse BBQ and amid the glamour of our Black-Tie Gala.
- Heads of state
- Government ministers
- Diplomats
- Economists
- CEOs and business leaders
- Social advocates
- Innovation and thought leaders
- Consultants and advisers
- Strategists
- Bankers and financiers
- Academics
- Subject-matter experts
- Media and commentators
- Financial Frontiers and Economic Priorities: A Forecast
- Pioneers at the Crossroads of Innovation and Unity
- A Fresh Era of Global Trade & Finance: Adapting to the Current Economic Reality
- Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Trust in the Data-Driven Economy
- Politics, Pints, and Perspectives
- Space: An Infinite Economy
- Why Data Will Revolutionise Women’s Health
- From Discovery to Application: The Transformative Power of AI in Today’s Global Economy
- Global Security, Cybercrime and Whole-of-Society Resilience
- Crisis-Proof Leadership: Driving Impact in the Toughest Conditions
- Balancing Sustainability, Energy Security, and Economic Growth
- The Intelligent Age: Cooperation for Better Health Outcomes
Who Should attend?
- Heads of state
- Government ministers
- Diplomats
- Economists
- CEOs and business leaders
- Social advocates
- Innovation and thought leaders
- Consultants and advisers
- Strategists
- Bankers and financiers
- Academics
- Subject-matter experts
- Media and commentators
Topics include
- Financial Frontiers and Economic Priorities: A Forecast
- Pioneers at the Crossroads of Innovation and Unity
- A Fresh Era of Global Trade & Finance: Adapting to the Current Economic Reality
- Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Trust in the Data-Driven Economy
- Politics, Pints, and Perspectives
- Space: An Infinite Economy
- Why Data Will Revolutionise Women’s Health
- From Discovery to Application: The Transformative Power of AI in Today’s Global Economy
- Global Security, Cybercrime and Whole-of-Society Resilience
- Crisis-Proof Leadership: Driving Impact in the Toughest Conditions
- Balancing Sustainability, Energy Security, and Economic Growth
- The Intelligent Age: Cooperation for Better Health Outcomes