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Watson elected chair of Irish venture capital body
Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. VC funding into Irish tech fell for the first time since 2018.
Hardware Association Ireland shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for comprehensive sector leadership last year, Hardware Association Ireland was shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its integrated five-pillar approach supporting all supply chain levels across Ireland's hardware, DIY, and building materials sectors. The association's unique strength lies in representing the complete supply chain, from independent retailers and builders merchants to national manufacturers and distributors, through coordinated advocacy, thought leadership, industry events, professional training, and market intelligence that position HAI as essential infrastructure for sectoral stability and growth.
Data Before AI: Why Irish Associations Must Lead the SME Data Readiness Agenda
Dell Technologies Ireland analysis finds data readiness, not technology investment, is the defining constraint on AI outcomes for Irish SMEs. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on data literacy, CPD, and practical member guidance.
Mitchell appointed chair of Scottish construction coalition
Scottish Building Federation managing director Paul Mitchell has been appointed chair of the Construction Industry Collective Voice. The coalition of 24 trade bodies matters to institute professionals navigating Scotland's fragmented construction representation landscape.
Kent joins Railway Industry Association board
One Big Circle co-founder Emily Kent has joined the Railway Industry Association board, strengthening technology representation on the UK rail supply trade body. The appointment matters as Great British Railways reshapes supply chain governance.
RAI Benevolent Fund launches WSET bursary programme
The Restaurants Association of Ireland Benevolent Fund has launched a WSET bursary programme for hospitality workers facing hardship. It matters to institute professionals as training becomes a retention tool amid sector job losses.
Agricultural Science Association to debate generational renewal
The Agricultural Science Association will hold its annual conference in September, focusing on generational renewal, water quality and Ireland's food security role. Minister Martin Heydon will join agri sector figures at the event.
FAI joins Concacaf and Canada Soccer leadership exchange
Concacaf, the Football Association of Ireland and Canada Soccer held a Women in Football Leadership Knowledge Exchange in Montreal. It matters to institute professionals as governance mandates increasingly shape sports funding.
Ibec Academy and SustainabilityWorks shortlisted for Best Learning and Professional Development Programme at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for regulatory readiness innovation last year, Ibec Academy and SustainabilityWorks were shortlisted for Best Learning and Professional Development Programme at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for delivering practical CSRD preparedness training that equipped executives to navigate the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. The CSRD Readiness course addressed a critical gap in executive capability, transforming complex EU regulatory requirements into actionable business frameworks whilst building organisational confidence to implement compliance pathways, essential as Ireland's business leaders confronted unprecedented sustainability disclosure obligations reshaping corporate governance standards.
Three Sectors, One Gap: Why AI Governance Is Now the Defining Priority for Irish Associations
Three global surveys from Corporate Compliance Insights find AI governance gaps across cybersecurity, finance, and supply chain. With EU AI Act enforcement now live in Ireland, associations have a clear mandate to lead on governance frameworks and CPD.
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