Our Sino-Irish Business Seminar on 10th February, in association with Dublin Chinese New Year Festival and sponsored by Arthur Cox, was a great success. Attended by over 100 members and guests, it focused on current challenges and opportunities in the maritime and leasing sectors. Industry experts gave great insight and shared their considerable knowledge on a variety of significant topics. A detailed schedule of speakers and topics is available here.
H.E. Jianguo Xu, Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Hugh Cooney (Vice Chair),
Ms Susan Barrett (Chairperson) and H.E. Paul Kavanagh, Irish Ambassador to China
Ms Susan Barrett (Chairperson), opening the seminar
Mr John Higgins (Avolon), Mr Vincent Crimmins (Bank of Ireland) and Mr Pat Blaney (UCD)
Mr Ivan Heffernan and Ms Mary Ruane (UCC)
Mr Stewart O’Connell (Universal Innovations), Mr Ken Duggan (Chinaportal) and Mr John Carolan (Seabridge Liner Agencies)
Mr David Wang (Beijing Yingke Law Firm) and Mr Eoin McDonnell (IDA)
Ms Susan Barrett (Chairperson), Ms Maeve Collins (DFA), Ms Mary Ruane (UCC)
Ms Susan Barrett (Chairperson) and Mr John Higgins (Avolon)
Ms Catherine Lusby, Mr Ian Payne, Ms Laura Deignan and
Mr Graeme Hughes, all from McCann Fitzgerald
