We are delighted to announce that our IHF People Day 2025 'SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES' will take place on Wednesday, 21st May in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. This members-only event is part of our wider programme aimed at supporting career development and nurturing people within our sector.
Join us to hear from an outstanding line-up of speakers as we explore strategies for empowering the next generation of leaders. Find out how hotels and guesthouses can create an attractive and rewarding place for up-and-coming team members and leaders to grow, develop and thrive throughout their career.
The day will also provide a great opportunity for you to network, engage and catch up with industry colleagues. It will be of particular interest and benefit to General Managers, HR Managers, Owner/Operators, Heads of Department and those with responsibility for HR management and people development within your business.
Shaping Brighter Futures
21st May 2025, Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
Format of the Day
Registration & Networking from 8.30am to 9.30am
Conference Sessions: 9:30am to 4:00pm (lunch at 1pm)
Chaired by Jonathan Healy with opening address by IHF President, Michael Magner.
Topics explored at our Shaping Brighter Futures event will include:
- Leading in a Disrupted World
Lucy Adams (CEO, HR Expert and Keynote Speaker) - Neurodiversity and Invisible Disabilities
Dr. Áine O'Dea (Occupational Therapist and expert on Neurodiversity) - AI Update - Practical Demonstrations
Mark Kelly - (AI Advisor, Author and Keynote Speaker) - Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce - Technology and Cultural Challenges
Peter Cosgrove - (Author, Keynote Speaker) - Shaping the Workforce of the Future with an Empowered Culture
Stefan Wissenbach - (Author, Keynote Speaker, Culture Coach, and Entrepreneur) - Spotlights on Excellence
Showcasing Leadership in Irish Hotels - Becoming a Strategic Influencer, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A