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MC Gráinne McElwain officially opens the 2025 Conference.
Martin Busch ILCU President.
Joanne Hession, Founder and CEO of LIFT Ireland will explore how strong leadership is essential for the future of credit unions and how every individual has the potential to lead and drive change within our communities.
Andrew Keating, CFO of Musgrave, will share the remarkable story of how the company navigated challenges by uniting its people and partners. His insights will highlight the power of collaboration, resilience, and leadership—values that resonate deeply with credit unions.
Panel discussion with David Malone, CEO, ILCU; Martin Fisher, Head of Northern Ireland, ILCU and credit union representatives. Session facilitated by Gráinne McElwain.
Opportunity to Network at the exhibition area or chill and chat in the foyer area (seating available)
“Redefine the Impossible” with Keith Barry - Spaces are available on a first come first served basis
Panel discussion with Alan Moore, CEO, ILCU Foundation; Margaret Heffernan, ILCU & Foundation Board member; Una McDevitt, ILCU Foundation Technical Director; Shiferaw Shigute, Commissioner, Government Agency for Cooperatives in Ethiopia (ECC).
Targeted at Directors & CEOs, this session is hosted by Matt Fullbrook, corporate governance expert, educator and enthusiast. Matt has advised over 250 boardrooms across North America.
Aimed at 18-35 year olds, this session will introduce the concept of LEGO Play providing insight to the upcoming Youth Forum event on 16th May in the Hodson Bay Hotel, which aims to strengthen interaction with youth members, young professionals and non-executive Directors.
Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement, ILCU will lead the discussion with Louise Heenan, Principal Officer, Department of Finance; Dr. Olive McCarthy, UCC & Northern Ireland Manager: Janine Maher, MaPS.
Targeted at Non-Executive Directors & CEOs, Patrick Lawlor, Head of Professional Advisory Services, ILCU will facilitate discussion with Matt Fullbrook; ILCU Board member; Caroline Spillane, CEO, IoD; Dorinnia Carville, NI Comptroller & Auditor General.
Facilitated by Karen Mulligan, Head of Operations, ILCU, this session is aimed at CFOs and Lending personnel. Karen will be joined by Gareth Robinson, Finance Director, Progressive Building Society & Brian Hayes, Partner, Moore Ireland.
Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement, ILCU will lead this discussion with Peter McGuigan Head of EU Affairs, BPFI; Eimear O’Brien, Partner, Hogan Lovells; Charles Randell, former Chair FCA, consultant with Slaughter & May.
David Malone in discussion with Gráinne McElwain, open to the floor
This event has been made possible with the support of Visit Belfast
