Join us to celebrate Nuffield Ireland’s 30th anniversary
PROGRAMME
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / FORMAT |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Registration, Tea/Coffee & Networking | Delegate registration and arrival |
| 09:00–09:10 | Welcome – Celebrating 30 Years of Nuffield Ireland | Nuffield Ireland welcome and introduction to the conference theme |
| 09:10–09:25 | Official Conference Opening | Speaker: TBC |
| 09:25–10:30 | Scholar Panel 1 | Returning Scholars: Marina Conway – Agroforestry; Seamus McMenamin – Sheep Farming Diversification. Guest: Prof. Jim McAdam (AFBI). Scholar presentations followed by expert response and moderated discussion. |
| 10:30–10:55 | Coffee & Networking | Morning break |
| 10:55–12:00 | Panel 1: Producing More Than Food – Farming, Nature and the Next Generation | Dr. Catherine Farrell (Trinity College Dublin / Business for Biodiversity Ireland), Aisling Meehan (Aisling Meehan Agricultural Solicitors), Claire Brennan (Making Farms Work for Women) and David Kerr (Dairy Farmer and Farming for Nature Ambassador) * |
| 12:00–13:00 | Keynote – The Farm of 2050: How AI, Robotics and Data Will Reshape Agriculture | Keynote speaker: TBC |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:00–15:05 | Scholar Panel 2 | Returning Scholars: Majella McCafferty – Dairy Chain Connection; Zoe McKay – Pasture Resilience. Guest: Dr. Brendan Horan (Irish Farmers Journal). Scholar presentations followed by expert response and moderated discussion. |
| 15:05–15:10 | Padraig Walshe Award – Audience Vote | Delegates invited to cast their vote |
| 15:10–15:35 | 2026 Scholars: From the Field | Short updates from the current 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar cohort |
| 15:35–16:40 | Panel 2: Beyond the Farm Gate – Understanding Tomorrow’s Consumer | Panel discussion with Paul Kelly (IBEC’s Food Drink Ireland), Richard Cooper (Our Food Roots), Mandy Hennebry (Tirlán) and Sarah Keogh (Dietician)* |
| 16:40–16:55 | Introducing the 2027 Nuffield Ireland Scholars | Introduction and recognition of the incoming Scholar cohort |
| 16:55–17:00 | Closing Address | Closing remarks, thanks and final reminder to submit Padraig Walshe Award vote |
| 17:00 | Conference Close |
* A few speakers remain to be confirmed.
After the Conference, join us for our 30th Anniversary Banquet and Fireside Chat to celebrate 30 years of growing leaders!
