Centre for Cross Border Studies 24th Annual Conference

We’re delighted to announce that our 24th Annual Conference will be taking place on Thursday 14th September 2023 at the Hilton Belfast. We will be looking at the grassroots efforts that preceded the Good Friday Agreement that marked its 25th Anniversary this year. Many civic society groups were doing the hard work of cooperation and building understanding, often below the radar or without great acclaim. We want to recognise the important work they did in the years leading up to the Agreement. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! CONFERENCE AGENDA 09:00 Networking breakfast 10:00 Welcome 10:15 Panel 1 Chair: Olwen Dawe Ailbhe Smyth, Bronagh Hinds & Quintin Oliver 11:15 Keynote Speaker Colin Davidson 12:00 Lunch 13:30 Panel 2: Generously supported by North West Tertiary Education Cluster Kyra Reynolds, Orla Flynn, Peter Osborne & Joel Keys 14:00 Coffee Break 14:30 Panel 3: Generously supported by Institute of Public Health Chair: Marie Louise Connolly Prof Deirdre Heenan, Dr Ann Nolan & Joanne Vance 15:30 Keynote Speaker Tim O’Connor 16:15 Panel 4 Sharon Haughey-Grimley, Pamela Arthurs, Joe O’Toole & Michael D’Arcy 17:15 Close 18:00 Reception and Journal Launch 18:45 Conference Dinner and Speakers: Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume Support the Conference We are once again looking for sponsors who share our commitment to cooperation and improving relations to support our conference. The conference brings together over 100 policymakers, academics, civic society and business leaders; people with a wealth of experience who make an impact. There are a range of packages available here. Contact Nick for more information: [email protected]