Past Conferences
Place as Resource: Heritage Inspiring Innovation for Economic Growth
Date: Thursday October 27th, 2011
Venue: Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 2
Click here to download conference programme [PDF 456K].
This conference explored how heritage contributes to our identity and economy. It also explored how we can sustainably use heritage resources to deliver employment, healthier lifestyles, sustaibable tourism and creativity. Speakers addressed how heritage and culture can provide competitive differentiation in a globalised world. New research was launched at the conference which reveals that Ireland’s built heritage supports over 30,000 jobs and contributes in excess of €1 billion to the Irish economy. Click here to view full press release [Press Release Archive].
Delegates also heard presentations from a range of national and international speakers, including Dr. Guido Licciardi of the World Bank who outlined the rational for investing in heritage and the advantages it has provided socially and economically to other countries. John O’Brien of the IDA discussed the value of heritage as an incentive for FDI and Michael Hoey, Director at Country Crest highlighted how the application of environmental management and renewable energies can give companies a competitive advantage.
Michael Feerick of Ireland Reaching Out discussed the use of technology in a new community-led approach to genealogy and Eamonn McEneaney, Director of Waterford Museum of Treasures discussed how Waterford is utilising its heritage assets to forge a new identity and tourism opportunities for the city.
PRESENTATIONS
CONFERENCE OPENING
Mr. Conor Newman, Chair, The Heritage Council - Introduction
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Mr. Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs
Opening Address
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THE HERITAGE ECONOMY
Mr. John O’Brien, Head of Business Strategy, The Industrial Development Agency
The Value of Heritage as an Incentive for Foreign Direct Investment
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Dr. Guido Licciardi, Urban Specialist, The World Bank
Supporting Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction: The Contribution of Historic City Rehabilitation and Cultural Heritage Conservation
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Click here to download the video file of the presentation in WMV format [309MB]
Mr. Chris Whitfield, Associate Director (Policy & Research), Ecorys, UK
The Economic Value of Ireland’s Historic Environment
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Mr. Brian Williams, Assistant Director, Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Economic Value of Northern Ireland’s Historic Environment
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HERITAGE & INNOVATION
Dr. Finbarr Bradley, Lecturer, UCD Smurfit Business School
Leveraging Distinctive Resources for Innovation
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Mr. Gearóid Ó Riain, Managing Director, Compass Infomatics
Compass highlights the role that heritage plays in the innovation economy, combining critical information and data systems to become a recognised leader in the area
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Mr. Michael Hoey, Country Crest foods Company
Country Crest highlight how the application of environmental management and renewable energies gives companies a competitive advantage
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Mr. Michael Feerick, Founder & Chairman, Ireland Reaching Out
Developing Economic, Cultural and Social Advantage in a Digital Age
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HERITAGE-LED URBAN REGENERATION
Mr. David Geddes, Principal Consultant, Locum Consulting
The impacts that heritage environments have on towns and cities
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Dr. Gerry Clabby, Heritage Officer, Fingal County Council
Living Cities & Towns: How our natural heritage is "green infrastructure" which sustains vibrant and successful towns and cities
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Ms. Cathy Johnston, Group Manager, Development and Regeneration Services, Glasgow City Council
Glasgow: How Glasgow’s Heritage is Core to its International Reputation as a Key Tourism Destination
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Mr. Eamonn McEneaney, Director, Waterford Museum of Treasures
How Waterford is utilising its heritage assets to forge a new identity and tourism opportunities for the city
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Q&A - CHAIRED BY OLIVIA O'LEARY
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