Thursday, 23rd January 2025
9am – 12pm
Belfast 2025 Shaping a Prosperous Future
SQC Digital are hosting Belfast 2025 Shaping a Prosperous Future at Ormeau Baths, Belfast on January 23rd, where attendees will have the opportunity to listen to a range of distinguished speakers who will share their valuable perspectives and advice regarding the present and future dynamics of the local economy. This gathering will also provide a platform for networking with like-minded individuals and business owners over coffee and lunch, fostering opportunities for discovery, connection, and collaboration.
The events primary focus is to highlight positive developments in Belfast and Northern Ireland, particularly surrounding job creation, connectivity, and attracting key industries through inward investment. We will be showcasing significant infrastructure projects such as:
- The opening of the new Grand Central Station hub
- The International Airport expansion
- The Establishment of the Invest NI hub in Dublin
Line up of Guest Speakers
Conor Murphy
Having first been elected to the Assembly in 1998, Mr Murphy served as Finance Minister between 2020 & 2022 & Minister for Regional Development between 2007 and 2011.
Previously a member of the Enterprise, Trade & Investment Committee & the Public Accounts Committee.
MP for Newry & Armagh between 2005 and 2015.
Suzanne Wylie
Representing 1,000+ businesses, after leadership roles in public services for 15+ years including Jersey Government & Belfast City Council.
During this time she was instrumental in securing £1bn Belfast Region City Deal.
Suzanne advocates for business innovation to maximize Northern Ireland’s economic growth, working closely with policymakers & assisting member companies overcome obstacles & seize opportunities.
Leading NI Chamber in membership growth and policy influence.
Suzanne also serves on Choice Housing Board, Dublin Chamber Council, & HSC Transformation Advisory Board. OBE recipient, with an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University where she also completed her MBA, & is a Fellow of Institute of Directors.
John Campbell
Previous TV & radio producer. Led coverage of Brexit’s Northern Ireland impacts across the BBC.
Claire Hanna
Claire Hanna became leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in October 2024. She serves as the Member of Parliament for South Belfast and Mid Down, having been first elected in December 2019.
Claire has been representing South Belfast since 2011 as a Belfast City Councillor, then as an MLA in the NI Assembly until her election to Parliament in 2019. She chaired Assembly All Party Groups on International Development and the Arts.
In Westminster, Claire serves as a member on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. She is the SDLP’s Spokesperson for Europe and International Affairs. In 2021 she was elected Chair of the Performer’s Alliance APPG
Her professional background is in international development, latterly in a policy and education role.
More to be confirmed…
Date and Time
9 am – 1 pm
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Location
Ormeau Baths Event Space,
18 Ormeau Avenue,
Belfast,
BT2 8HS
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