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Empowering Women Leaders

28th March 2024

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024, Causeway was delighted to host an online networking event to celebrate Empowering Women Leaders - from across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland - in our network.

Hosted by Young Professional members Megan Harkins and Jennifer McMurray, guest speakers included: Andrea Wickham Moriarty, Vice Consul General of Ireland in Scotland; Jennifer Treacy, Chairperson of Scotland GAA; Causeway member Jude McCorry, CEO of the cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland; and Dr Tanya Muclachy, Director of Health Innovation Hub Ireland.

Watch here >



Empowering & Supporting Future Generations of Women Leaders

3 March 2022

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2022, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange held an uplifting interactive online networking event on the theme of empowering and supporting women into leadership in business.

This online networking session was hosted by our Young Professionals’ Committee and included guest talks from: Saffron Grant (Digital Construction Skills); Chupi Sweetman (Chupi); Penny Morton (Koolmill Systems Ltd) and Sarah-Lyn McKenna (LIFT Ireland). The panel of guest speakers shared personal insights from their career journeys and all attendees discussed the theme of tackling gender bias in business and how to reduce the gender gap in leadership.

Watch here >



Focus on Businesses Tackling the Climate Crisis through Innovation

27 January 2022

Hosted by Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange's Young Professionals' Committee, this event showcased Irish, Northern Irish and Scottish businesses who are tackling the climate crisis through innovation. 

With guest talks from Irish Government; Scottish Government; Pawprint; Farming Carbon; and Mott Macdonald.


Watch here >



Celebrating Burns and the Ireland-Scotland Relationship

20 January 2022

Ahead of Burns Night 2022, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange and the Scottish Government Office in Ireland partnered to host an online networking event and celebration, with guest speeches from Scottish and Irish governments and Causeway business members who export to Ireland sharing their insights and experiences of exporting across the Irish Sea.

Watch here >




2021 - A Year in Review

This highlights video  reflects on our membership growth and successes in 2021, with interviews from our partners at Scottish Government, Irish Government, Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland on the importance of developing business connections across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland and the role Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange plays in strengthening trading and economic relationships on both sides of the Irish Sea.

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Building Export Success - Across Across the North Channel and Globally – from the peripheral regions of Scotland and Ireland

18 November 2021

On 18 November 2021, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange hosted an online networking event focused on spotlight discussions on exporters who collaborate between Ireland and Scotland, with emphasis on those who successfully export from remote regions.

Guest speakers were from Ocean Kinetics; StorTera; MMG Welding; Consilium Education; Errigal Training;and  Integrated Environment Solutions. 


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about our future events, visit our Events page.


Countdown to COP26: Growing our Celtic Cities in the Climate Emergency

21 October 2021

In the lead up to COP26, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange partnered with city chambers from across Ireland and Scotland for the next interactive networking event in its Growing our Celtic Cities in the Climate Emergency series on 21 October 2021.

Hosted by Causeway, in partnership with Cork Chamber, Dublin Chamber, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, this online networking event included guest talks from each city, as well as topical breakout networking sessions to allow attendees, from both sides of the Irish Sea, to have the opportunity to connect and chat, and share insights from their city on tackling the climate crisis.

This event was hosted by Causeway's Stuart Turnbull of Jacobs and included guest talks from: James Duggan of Arup spoke on smart buildings and urban development in Cork; Benjamin Bell of Tier Mobility spoke on sustainable transport in Dublin; Chris Adams, The City of Edinburgh Council spoke on 2030 Sustainability Strategy for the City; Roddy Yarr of the University of Strathclyde spoke on the Climate Neutral Innovation Project that will be launched at COP26.

This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about our future events, visit our Events page.



Digitising the Construction Sector Series: Digital Construction Collaborations

16 September 2021

Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland and Joule Group, this was the fourth and final event in a series of four workshop events Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange has hosting in 2021, aimed at supporting construction sector professionals from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland on their complete digital journey.

This event was on the topic of Collaborations in Digital Construction, with guest speakers: Mike Brown, CBE MVO (Chair), Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd, Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme; John Noone, Founder and CEO of Joule Group; Chris Grant of Digital Construction Skills and Nick Turberville of Invest Northern Ireland. 


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about our future events, visit our Events page.


The Impact of Lockdown on Sport and its Future Outlook for Ireland and Scotland

1 July 2021

Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange and Donegal Diaspora were delighted partner on 1 July 2021 to host an online networking event focused on business and sport, and how the sector is planning to spring back and bounce forward as we emerge from lockdown to a ‘new normal’.

This online event had spotlight talks highlighting the Donegal links with Scotland and around the globe, and the growth ambitions of the Donegal Diaspora network in promoting business and trade opportunities in Donegal.

This interactive networking session will be hosted by Causeway Ambassador John McClarey of Business Fives, and will welcome keynote guest speaker, Packie Bonner, former goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland and Celtic FC, as well as Peter Mossey and Jenn Treacy of Scotland GAA, who shared their experiences of the impact of Covid pandemic on sport, their views and insights on the transferable skills that have been learnt in the last year, and plans looking forward as the sector emerges and recovers.


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about our future events, visit our Events page.


Digitising the Construction Sector Series: Implementation of Digital Technology

10 June 2021

Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland and Integrated Facilities Solutions, this was the third event in a series of four workshop events Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is hosting in 2021, aimed at supporting construction sector professionals from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland on their complete digital journey.

This event was on the topic of Implementation Digital Technology, with guest speakers: George Harold, Integrated Facilities Solutions; Cathal McMullan, Kane Group; and Gary Kelly, Leica Geosystems.


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.


Learning from Failures on the Journey to Success

13 May 2021

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange was pleased to host a reflective and uplifting online motivational networking event.

Hosted by our Causeway Young Professionals Committee, in partnership with Edinburgh Young Professionals, this event had our guest speakers, Chris McGale and Mike Stevenson, sharing their remarkable stories of how they shifted their mindsets and overcame profound, personal and professional challenges in their lives. 

This event was interactive, with attendees having the opportunity to ask questions and participate openly in the discussion, and through breakout rooms, have the chance to network, connect and chat with professionals from both sides of the Irish Sea, sharing experiences and motivational tips and advice.


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.


Digitising the Construction Sector Series: Digital Leadership: Skills and Training

22 April 2021

Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland, this was the second event in a series of four workshop events Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is hosting in 2021, aimed at supporting construction sector professionals from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland on their complete digital journey.

This event was on the topic of Digital Leadership: Skills and Training, with guest speakers: Saffron Grant, Digital Construction Skills; Paul Ingham, Morrison Construction; and Richard Kirk of Workplus.

This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.


St Patrick's Day Networking Celebration, in partnership with Dublin Chamber and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

16 March 2021

In advance of St Patrick's Day 2021, and with Ireland and Scotland still in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange, in partnership with the Dublin Chamber and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, hosted n online celebration and networking event on Tuesday 16 March 2021. This event was designed to offer online craic and chat, and included Irish music, group breakout networking sessions and guest speeches from: Jane McCulloch, Consul General of Ireland in Scotland; David Greenlees, Chair of Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange; Mary Rose Burke, CEO of Dublin Chamber ; Liz McAreavey, CEO of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.

This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about our future events, visit our Events page.


Empowering Future Generations of Women Leaders

4 March 2021

Ahead of International Women's Day​ 2021, Causeway was delighted to host an online networking event to celebrate the growing number of successful professional women - from across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland - in our network.

Hosted by Causeway Vice Chair Brigid Whoriskey, guest speakers included: Jane McCulloch, Consul General of Ireland in Scotland; Shona McCarthy, CEO of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society; Causeway Ambassador Stefanie O'Gorman, Director of Economics with Ramboll; and Saoirse Stankard, Causeway Young Professionals' Committee member and Solicitor with Anderson Strathern.

This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.


A Spotlight on Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Networking Event

25 February 2021

On 25 February 2021, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange hosted a networking event putting the spotlight on entrepreneurs and start-ups from across Ireland and Scotland.

Hosted by the Causeway Young Professionals Committee, this event provided a space for attendees to learn from the insight and experiences of the speakers and provided a platform for start-ups and entrepreneurs to widen their professional networks across Ireland and Scotland by facilitated, breakout networking sessions. 

Guest speakers were: Jane McCulloch, Consul General of Ireland in Scotland; Lorraine Bowen, Entrepreneurs Academy, Ireland; Gregor Hofer, Rapport; Seany McCleary, Streat School; Veronica Ferguson, Edinburgh Innovations at the University of Edinburgh; and Philip Mackey, St Andrews Brew Co, Scotland.


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.


Digitising the Construction Sector Series: What Makes a Successful Digital Transformation

12 February 2021

Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland, this event was part of a series of four workshop events Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is hosting in 2021 aimed at supporting construction sector professionals from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland on their complete digital journey. This event was on the topic of What Makes a Successful Digital Transformation, with guest speakers including: Patrick Buckley of EPS Water; Sean Dennison of GS1 Group Ireland; and Mark McKeown of FK Lowry.

This event is available to watch on YouTube.

To find out more about future events in this series, visit our Events page.



Celebrating Burns and the Ireland-Scotland Relationship Networking Event

21 January 2021

On 21 January 2021, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange and the Scottish Government Office in Ireland hosted in partnership an online networking event and celebration, as we approached the commemorations for Scotland’s ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns, who Scots around the world pay tribute to on 25 January each year.

Guest speeches on the growing Ireland-Scotland relationship were given from the Chair of Causeway David Greenlees; the Deputy Head of the Scottish Government Office in Ireland Sandy McPhee; and the Vice Consul to the Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland Lisa Marie Joyce. 


This event is available to watch on YouTube.

Digitising the Construction Sector Series Launch

3 December 2020

In partnership with CodeClan, Digital Construction Skills and with support of Integrated Facilities Solutions, Smith Scott Mullen Architects, Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland, this online workshop event brought together leaders from the construction sector in Ireland and Scotland to discuss the challenges for the sector digitising, and to explore solutions and support.


This event is available to watch back on YouTube.

This event also included a talk from Nick Young of Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit who discussed support available for businesses, including:

After this launch event, Causeway plans to work again with our partners to host follow-on events in this series in 2021.


Growing our Cities in the Climate Emergency: Countdown to COP26

24 November 2020

Held 24 November 2020, this online event was the the second in a series of Causeway's Growing our Cities in the Climate Emergency events, sponsored by Jacobs and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, looking at what businesses can do in the Countdown to #COP26.

Key speakers were Jamie Brogan, Head of Innovation & Skills at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation and Adam Liddle, Director of Sustainable Growth and Innovation at Jacobs, who discussed from a national and regional level how we can embed carbon impacts into decision making and what commitments can businesses make towards achieving a carbon neutral target.


Exporting and Trading across the Irish Sea

12 November 2020

Hosted by Causeway Board member, Martin McBride, this online panel discussion brought together leading exporters from remote regions of Ireland and Scotland to share their insights and experiences of trading from peripheral regions of Scotland and Ireland across the Irish Sea and around the world. Guest speakers were: Marc Wilson of Gael Force Group; George Fleming of Fleming Agri-Products; Jamie McGowan of Essence of Harris; Philip Conacher of Ashleigh Contracts; and Martin Murray of Dunnet Bay Distillers.


Practical Approaches in Preparing for Brexit, with RSM 

27 October 2020

Hosted by Causeway corporate members, RSM UK and RSM Ireland, this online panel discussion gave perspectives from both sides of the Irish Sea on how businesses can prepare now for Brexit. Key speakers included: Patrick Norris, Jim Burberry, Paddy Stapleton and Warren Keogh.



Connecting Young Professionals and Leaders in our Network

On 24 September, Causeway's Young Professional members organised and hosted a career development and networking session, bringing together experience from across Ireland and Scotland, and - as well as offering career advice to recent graduates and young professionals -  emphasised the importance of developing a professional network in order to build successful business relationships. 

The event was hosted by Causeway Young Professional Members Megan Harkins, Head of Research and Development at mental health start-up Ok Positive and Finn O’Neill, a Trainee Solicitor at international law firm CMS.Speaking at the event were Jane McCulloch, the Consul General of Ireland in Scotland; Brigid Whoriskey, Causeway Director and Executive Coach with Envision; Gillian Nibbo of Star Recruitment; and Causeway Young Professional Member Ailis Watt.



Remote Working Technology - Challenges and Opportunities 

15 September 2020

Hosted by Causeway member Lynn Richmond from BTO Solicitors, this online event discussed the rise of remote working and how to keep your business safe against cybercrime and fraud.

Watch on YouTube here >




How to Bounce Forward from Covid-19

9 July 2020

Following positive feedback after our Personal Resilience event in May, it was a pleasure to welcome back Causeway member and motivational speaker, Mike Stevenson for this inspiring and uplifting talk.

In this stimulating and engaging talk and colourful presentation, Mike gives a glimpse into what the future might hold and the abundance of spaces that will open up for those who are of a mind to see them. 

Mike also draws on his own life of lows and highs, and shares the mental approach he developed more than 50 years ago when he was a rough sleeper in London, and offers optimism on moving forward, working differently, and building something better and stronger. Watch on YouTube >


Preparing Yourself and Your Teams for the 'New Normal'

16 June 2020

In this stimulating and fascinating online event held on 16 June, mental health expert and hypnotherapist Miranda Robarts-Arnold, explored the neuroscience of how the brain and body deal with stress and anxiety, to help give an understanding of what you and your workforce may be experiencing returning to work following the Covid-19 lockdown.

In this video, Miranda discusses the neuroscience and explains the diverse chemical reactions in the brain when experiencing contrasting feelings of stress and motivation, and provides tactics and tips to help you establish trust, boost motivation, and productivity in the ‘new normal’. Watch on YouTube >


Meet our Members - Responding to Covid-19

10 June 2020

On 10 June 2020, Causeway hosted an online event, with key speakers from its membership to discuss their respective roles in their organisations and sectors in responding to the Covid-19 crisis. 

The key speakers were Consul General of Ireland to Scotland Jane McCulloch; Head of the Technology Enabled Care and Digital Healthcare Innovation at the Scottish Government Dr Margaret Whoriskey MBE; and Martin McBride, International Strategy and Export Development Consultant, with Envision.

This was an interactive event with opportunity for delegates to ask questions, provide their viewpoints and to join in with the discussion.



Growing our Cities in the Climate Emergency Webinar and Discussion

21 May 2020

On 21 May, experts and leaders from the public and private sectors of Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow joined an online webinar and discussion panel, exploring how to address the climate emergency collaboratively, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Hosted by Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange, in partnership with Jacobs and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, this webinar and discussion panel was the launch of a series of events planned to explore how the four cities can share experiences on the challenges around addressing the climate crisis, while continuing to grow and prosper, with the ultimate goal of developing action plans and shared solutions. 


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For further information about our Causeway events, email events@causewayexchange.net.



Let's Talk about Personal Resilience Online Event

14 May 2020

On 14 May 2020, Causeway held a webinar on Personal Resilience. This online event covered some practical advice on what you can do (and stop doing) to build your resilience for the future, not just for the next few weeks. It also looked at the role maintaining and nurturing your networks can play in building and maintaining resilience, and also include insights from some of our Causeway members. 

This interactive and engaging webinar was co-hosted by Causeway Director and Consultant Executive Coach Brigid Whoriskey and Future Proof Learning senior Consultant David Maltman and also include guest speaker Mike Stevenson from Thinktastic. Watch on YouTube >
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