MEDIA ALERT: TODAY (29 MAY, 9am-4pm)
What: National Conference for Ireland's Non-Profit Sector
When: Wednesday, 29 May (9am-4pm)
Where: Croke Park Conference Centre (Hogan Stand)
Why:
- Ireland’s largest annual gathering of community, voluntary and charity organisations
- Conference will tackle the growing challenges facing charities and the people they serve
- In-depth discussion on the social systems in the US and Norway, and which model Ireland should pursue
- Update on charity regulation from the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government
Who:
- Representatives from Ireland’s major charities
- 14 expert international and local speakers, including:
- Tim Delaney, President of the American Council of Nonprofits (Washington)
- Stian Slotteroy Johnsen, Head of Research in the National Association of NGOs in Norway (Frivillighet Norge)
- Emily Logan, Ireland’s first Ombudsman for Children
- Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel, Ireland's representative body for non-profits
- Kieran Murphy is National Director of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
- And many more...
Interviews with speakers and charities. Photocall at 11am. Lensman will issue photos.
How: For accreditation or interviews contact Gert Ackermann on T: (01) 454 8727, M: 086 176 9287 or E: gert@wheel.ie
This conference is being organised by The Wheel, a national body that represents and supports Ireland's community, voluntary and charity organisations. Founded in 1999, The Wheel currently has almost 900 members across Ireland reflecting the enormous scope, scale and diversity of this vibrant and vital sector. See www.wheel.ie
The event is sponsored by Ulster Bank and BHP Insurances.
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