Trinity Business Summit 2025

15:00-15:15 

Welcome and Opening 

Dean Laurent Muzellec

Provost Linda Doyle

15:15-15:40

'Leading Diversity in Adversity'

Dr. Mary McAleese – former President of Ireland and Chairperson of the steering group on integration for the GAA, the LGFA, and the Camogie Association. 

In conversation with Dr. Eimear Nolan 

'Leading Teams & Growing Business' 

Benjamin Kayser, Former International French Rugby players and founder of VC firm Teampact

Jamie Heaslip, Former International Irish Rugby player, Growth Lead at Stripe.

In conversation with Dr. Sinead Monaghan

16:20-16:50 

'Sustainable Operations in Sports'

Peter Sherrard, Olympics Ireland CEO

Annalise Murphy, Triple Olympian, Head of Operations at SportsKey

Colin O’Brien, Operations & Sustainability Executive at Croke Park

In conversation with Prof. David Collings

16:55-17:25

'Performance & Resilience'

Diane Marie-Hardy, Heptathlon Champion, Rugby 7, JPMorgan Athlete Transition Programme.

Kevin Mc Laughlin, VP People and Operations, Kitman Lab

Emma Merriweather, Trinity Meteors Women’s Basketball Team, Student-Athlete for Trinity Business School

In conversation with Dr. Wlad Rivkin

17:30-18:00

'Winning'

Joe McCarthy & Ryan Baird, Irish International Rugby Players (Trinity Graduate & Student)

In conversation with Prof. Andrew Burke

18:00-19:00

Honour Special Olympics Team Ireland achievements in Turin

Closing Remarks & Drinks Reception