In celebration of the UN Day of Social Justice 2025, we invite you to join us for our first Ibec Diversity Forum this year, to reflect on the components that enable societies and economies to function cohesively.
Speakers will examine some of the harsh realities threatening progress made on social issues such as inequality, unravelling social contracts exacerbated by global crises, and the changing geopolitical landscape. In this context, we are delighted to present a fantastic line up of speakers for our upcoming forum. These contributors will provide thought-provoking insights and practical advice on how to embed employment pathways that foster greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in your workplace and beyond.
Speaking / on the agenda
The Ibec Diversity Forum is moderated by forum Chair, Bernie O'Connor.
- Dr Kara McGann, Head of Social Policy, Skills and Innovation at Ibec
Kara will provide an overview of the Social Policy, Skills and Inclusion agenda for the year ahead.
- Helen Russell, Research Professor at the ESRI
The forum will hear insights from Helen Russell, Research Professor at the ESRI and is head of the Social Research Division, on inequality and poverty in Ireland. Helen will present research findings on the Poverty, income inequality and living standards in Ireland: Fourth annual report with a particular focus on lone parents and child poverty.
- Ronan Harbison, Executive Director, Generation Ireland
Ronan will provide insights on the impactful Skills Bootcamps that are supporting people who face barriers to employment, prepare and gain access to the labour market. The success rate of Generation Ireland’s Skills Bootcamps success to date and case study examples of how employers are utilising Generation Ireland to address skills gap needs and foster inclusion.
Please note this event is online only. We aim to ensure all people have equal access to Ibec events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable accommodations for this event, please the event organiser know by email megan.osullivan-sweeney@ibec.ie.