IRCSET Symposium 2009: Keynote Speakers
 | Opening Address: Chair Riitta Mustonen, IRCSET Council In the early 1990s, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at MIT in the US and then as a visiting researcher at the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg. Prof Mustonen is vice-president of the Academy of Finland, and a member of IRCSET Council. Watch video highlights from Riitta Mustonen's talk: |
 | Keynote Speaker: Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 2002. Prior to his appointment as Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, he was the Green Party spokesperson for Transport, Enterprise, Trade and Employment and opposition convener on the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Communication, Marine and Natural Resources. Watch video highlights from Minister Eamon Ryan's talk:
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 | Eoin O'Driscoll, chairman Forfas, and managing director, Aderra Eoin O'Driscoll was appointed to the Board of Forfás as chairman in July 2004. In addition to being on the board of a number of private software and telecommunications companies, Mr O'Driscoll is chairman of enet; chairman of the SWS Group; director of Ion Equity; director of The Irish Times and The Irish Times Trust; director of the Cork University Foundation, director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience; and a member of the National Executive Council of IBEC. In 2004, Mr O'Driscoll chaired the Enterprise Strategy Review Group at the request of the then-Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In July 2004, the group published a strategic plan for enterprise in Ireland entitled 'Ahead of the Curve - Ireland's place in the global economy'. Watch video highlights from Eoin O'Driscoll's talk: |
 | Dr Robert K Dixon, leader, Climate Change and Chemicals Team, Global Environment Facility Since 1991, the GEF has provided more than US$7 billion in funding to 160 countries. Dr Dixon has served as senior co-ordinator on the White House Task Force on Energy Security and Climate Change, National Security Council, and Executive Office of the US President (2007-2008). He was responsible for the Major Economies Climate Change Negotiation Process and contributed to the 2007 Energy Security Act. Watch video highlights from Robert K Dixon's talk: |
 | Paul Rellis, managing director, Microsoft Ireland Paul Rellis was appointed managing director of Microsoft Ireland in December 2007. He is responsible for Microsoft Corporation’s business in all of Ireland and also represents Microsoft on all strategic policy and communications issues in Ireland. Prior to being appointed MD, Mr Rellis was the managing director for Microsoft’s European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Operations Centre, based in Sandyford, Co Dublin. His role included overseeing Microsoft's channel partners, supply chain, finance and order management across the region. The EMEA Operations Center services 131 countries across five time zones. Watch video highlights from Paul Rellis' talk: |
 | Stephen Harper, global director, Environmental and Energy Policy for the Intel Corporation Stephen Harper, in his current role, has chaired many high-tech industry environmental groups and coalitions. He now serves as chairman of the International Climate Change Partnership (ICCP). Prior to joining Intel, he directed Amoco Petroleum's regulatory services group and was a senior policy analyst at US EPA. Prior to EPA, he was a vice-president in the environmental policy consulting firm, ICF Consulting. Watch video highlights from Stephen Harper's talk: |
 | Rosheen McGuckian, Group Corporate Development Director, NTR Rosheen McGuckian is Group Corporate Development Director for NTR plc, the international renewable energy group. She is responsible for group strategy, business development, including assessment of new growth sectors for NTR and corporate affairs. Rosheen is a board member of the Irish Aviation Authority and was recently appointed to the High Level Action Group on Green Enterprise, established by the Irish Government in May 2009 under its Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. Watch video highlights from Rosheen McGuckian's talk: |
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