Pictured at the launch of the Young Leaders’ Conference 2013 are (L-R) Graham Little (Compere), Sinead Fox (YLNI), Libby Jackson (Director Herbert Smith Freehills), Lord Mayor of Belfast, Mr Gavin Robinson, Julie-Ann McCaffrey (YLNI) & Conor Houston (YLNI).
The award will be made at the Young Leaders NI Conference, sponsored by global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, which takes place on 17th May at The Mac in Belfast.
This year’s event builds upon the success of the inaugural Young Leaders NI Conference, held last year and attended by over 250 delegates. The conference is organised by the NI Young Solicitors’ Association, JCI Belfast, Chartered Accountants Ulster Society Young Professional Group and the Institute of Directors.
Young Leaders NI was formed to ‘Inspire Leadership’ amongst young professionals in Northern Ireland and to encourage the leaders of tomorrow across industry and the professional services through education, the sharing of ideas and creating unique personal development opportunities.
The aim of the conference is to bring together 300 young leaders in one location from across the professions and industry to share best practice, learn from established business leaders and from each other. The conference will also support the Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau’s #backinbelfast campaign.
Libby Jackson, Director of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s Belfast office said, “It is our pleasure to again sponsor the Young Leaders NI Conference following the success of the inaugural event last year. Leadership is key to economic growth and it has never been more important to nurture and develop our bright young talent in Northern Ireland. This year’s conference will bring together heads of industry and experts in leadership to inspire young professionals to take on leadership roles now and in the future.”
The ‘Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Young Leader of the Year’ award will be presented at the conference to an outstanding young professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
Those wishing to make a nomination for the award can email youngleadersni@gmail.com for an application form.
Guest speakers at the conference include Alyson Hogg (Viva Liberate), David Gavaghan (Titanic Quarter), Billy Dixon and panellists drawn from the NI business community.
Anyone interested in attending the event, which is also supported by PwC, Abacus Recruitment and Wesleyan, can register at www.iod.com/northernireland/events.
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