BRILLIANT BY DESIGN
An innovative one-day event from John Kelly Connects and FXL Executive Solutions Ltd, will take place at Titanic Hotel Belfast on September 26.
Brilliant by Design will feature a variety of inspiring speakers aiming to help individuals and businesses untap their potential to flourish and deliver transformational change in business success, relationships, well-being and creativity.
Event speakers include: John F Kelly, Laura O’Neill, Eileen Beamish, Yvonne Moore Smyth, Paul Barbour and Cormac Neeson.
“Brilliant by Design is no ordinary event - it’s a catalyst for change,” said John F Kelly.
“An opportunity to explore your inner strength and wisdom, and develop actionable strategies. “Those attending will uncover fresh insights from contemporary research in business psychology and the lived experience of our speakers.
“Don’t miss this chance to discover a fresh perspective on what makes you come alive, unlocking hidden potential. Delegates will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to take action, transforming their business and lives.”
For further information and booking details visit johnkellyconnects.com. Tickets are £225pp with early bird £175 available until end of June. Price includes lunch and refreshments.
LRA PRIDE DISCUSSION
The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) is hosting a panel discussion themed ‘Safe at Home, Safe at Work’ during Belfast Pride Festival 2024. This will provide employers with insights and strategies to better support their employees.
The event, will take place on Wednesday July 24 at the LRA’s office at The Gasworks in Belfast from 9.15am to 1pm, with the panel discussion chaired by Belfast lawyer Jude Copeland from Cleaver Fulton Rankin.
Panellists include Patrick Quigley, Labour Relations Agency; Cara McCann, HERe NI; Scott Cuthbertson, The Rainbow Project; Clare Corkey, Men’s Advisory Project; Geraldine McGahey, Equality Commission; and Clare Moore, Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Register here.
TITANIC AFTER HOURS
Titanic Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August.
The world-leading visitor attraction has partnered with local drinks experience, The Spirit Circle to introduce Titanic by the Glass which takes guests on an immersive journey through the galleries of Titanic Belfast with brand new incredible audio-visual installations telling stories of Belfast, its people, its past and its drinks.
Throughout the 90-minute experience each Thursday evening, visitors will enjoy four cocktails which have been expertly created by skilled mixologists by combining tastes, innovative ideas and historical information to reflect the particular story that is being told.
The second After Hours offering to be launched is Titanic Experience By Night, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a guided highlights tour of the Titanic Experience each Friday evening after it has closed to the public.
Tickets are priced at £45 per person for Titanic by the Glass (non-alcoholic options available) and £30 per person for Titanic Experience by Night. For further information or to book, go to www.titanicbelfast.com
CO3 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Northern Ireland’s largest leadership summit returns on September 26 2024 at the La Mon Hotel.
The CO3 Leadership Summit will see over 250 senior leaders meet for the biggest networking and learning event for leaders of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
World leading social entrepreneur and campaigner Josh Littlejohn will be making his return to CO3 after five years, and will examine how things have changed in that time and delegates will learn if John has continued to ‘pay it forward’.
His debut book, ‘Paying it Forward: How to be a Social Entrepreneur’, was published in 2023 and is part memoir, part manifesto for social entrepreneurship, and an overall manual for putting purpose ahead of profit. Josh’s talk will inspire and equip the audience with practical lessons on leadership and social entrepreneurship, building on his extensive work in supporting homeless and vulnerable communities through initiatives like ‘Social Bite’ and ‘Brewgooder’.
Other speakers will include: Roisin Wood, Community Foundation NI; Lye Ogunsanya, Didean; Colin Catney, National Museums NI; Kate Beggs, The National Lottery Community Fund; Jane Trenaman, The Fundraising Leadership Assembly; and Aine Myler Charities Institute Ireland.
The Future of Funding panel will feature representative from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Halifax Foundation, Fermanagh House and the National Lottery.
ULSTER HOCKEY LUNCH
Ulster Hockey will welcome Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell to Belfast on Friday September 20 as special guest and keynote speaker at its Club 1896 gala lunch.
Set to take place at Titanic Belfast, the event will feature a panel discussion between local business leaders and successful sportspeople, exploring how they have managed challenges throughout their career and obstacles they have overcome.
Panellists confirmed include director of women’s football at the Irish Football Association and chair of the Female Sports Forum Angela Platt; managing partner of Arthur Cox Lynsey Mallon; and international hockey star Eugene Magee.
Tickets for the lunch, which is supported by Arthur Cox, are available via Eventbrite (search Ulster Hockey Club 1896) or from Ulster Hockey.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS
The deadline for entries to the 2024 Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards has been extended until midnight on Wednesday, July 31, which gives social enterprises a further opportunity to submit their entries for one of the 16 prestigious awards. To enter the 2024 Awards, visit socialenterpriseni.awardsplatform.com