Sheraton Hotel, Athlone
SpringRISE is a space for connection, collaboration, and collective impact. The event brings together women leading in research, innovation, and enterprise to share insights, build networks, and explore opportunities shaping the future. Designed for female-led businesses, SpringRISE offers a dedicated day showcasing the practical support available – both soft supports and financial resources – to help female-led ventures move ahead with confidence.
09.30 – 10.00 || Registration & Arrival
10.00 – 10.05 || Welcome & Introduction
10.05 – 11.00 || Panel: Strong Female Resilience – Staying the Course
Moderator:
- Dr Anne O’Connell: Network Manager & Head of Funded Projects for Medtech and Engineering – Ibec
Panellists:
- Andrea Cawley: Client Relations Lead – EY Consultancy.
- Máirín Murray: Founder & CEO – TechFoundHer.
- Michelle Egan: Head of Development Group NM – Ericsson Network Management
- Catherine Kiveney: Founder of TheHen.ie, owner of Loughnavalley Cottages
11.00 – 12.00 || Panel: Innovation in Action – Tech, Space & Entrepreneurship Redefining the Frontiers: Females Leading Change
Moderator:
- Eleanor Moloney: Director – Limerick School of Art and Design Research Institute
Panellists:
- Dr Patricia Moore: Founder & CEO, Promethio; Co-founder, Irish Space Association
- Aileen Cramer: Chief Operating Officer – Zinkworks
- Emma Callinan: Senior Principal Scientific Officer at the Spinouts & Research Commercialisation Division – Enterprise Ireland
12.00 – 12.15 || Tea & Coffee Break
12.15 – 13.15 || Guest Speaker: Dr Karen Weekes: Performance psychologist and endurance adventurer.
Karen is the first Irish woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo and unsupported. With over 30 years’ experience working with business and sports teams, she specialises in motivation, coping strategies, and performance under pressure.
13.15 – 14.15 || Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
RSVPHeld in partnership with Technological University of the Shannon, First Polymer Training Skillnet, itag Skillnet, Space Industry Skillnet and Midlands Women in Tech
TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.
