Athlone Chamber to host high level business forum in October

Athlone Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new high-level buisiness forum which will take place in the form of a corporate lunch on Friday, October 3, in the town's Sheraton Hotel.

Under the theme, 'The Midlands: A Centre for Global Trade', the event will bring together corporate leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from across the Midlands region to explore opportunities for regional growth and international collaboration.

Athlone Chamber's line-up of distinguished speakers for the event includes Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, chairman of IDA Ireland and Athlone native Feargal O’Rourke, and the former European Commissioner and Irish presidential hopeful Mairead McGuinness.

The event will be moderated by Lorcan Allen, former Business Editor of the Business Post.

"This is a significant moment for the Midlands," said Regina Bushell, President of Athlone Chamber of Commerce. "We are proud to create a space where local and international business leaders can engage directly with decision-makers. This corporate lunch reflects the region's ambition and its growing importance in Ireland's economic future."

Tommy Hogan, CEO of Athlone Chamber, added: "Our region has all the ingredients for success – talent, innovation and a strong business base. This event is about amplifying that message, strengthening connections and positioning the Midlands as a vital contributor to global trade and investment."

Tickets for Athlone Chamber’s corporate lunch can be purchased via the events page on the Athlone Chamber website or through the links in their social media bios. The event will feature keynote addresses, strategic discussion and networking opportunities for senior business figures and policymakers from across the region.