Enterprise Ireland and the Irish Universities Association will host a hybrid event to help SMEs access supports across IUA’s seven university members (DCU, MU, TCD, UCC, UCD, University of Galway, UL). The event at Trinity College Dublin will focus on strengthening skills and talent in the SME sector.
Date & Time
Jan 13, 2026 10:30 i
Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise, will deliver a keynote on how SMEs must address their critical skills needs to future-proof their businesses, and will moderate sessions including:
• Connecting with the university system,
• Attracting graduate and research talent,
• Leveraging AI in teaching and learning to address skills needs,
• Discovering pathways for upskilling and reskilling staff,
• Overcoming barriers to engagement with the university system,
• Exploring diversity in the talent pipeline.
While you are choosing to attend the event online, those attending in person can connect with speakers and university representatives after the presentations. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about university supports available to you.
