Meet the sponsors

IMI equips leaders to build the future through pioneering executive development that translates insight into action. Offering businesses in Ireland the opportunity to partner with a locally based, world class executive education provider, our over 200 corporate members reflect a broad spectrum of Irish industry from SMEs and public-sector bodies to the world’s largest multinationals. Thousands of senior executives attend developmental programmes at IMI annually, ranging from NFQ level 9 Masters and Diploma qualifications to one and two day master classes. We also act as a business partner for organisations, providing customised education to meet unique business challenges in a rapidly changing world. In 2016, IMI merged with University College Cork, combining UCC’s expertise, relationships and global reach with IMI’s global ranking, reputation for excellence, unparalleled business community network and scalable business model to deliver distinctive, world class executive education.

The Business Post is an iconic Irish Media Brand. Launched in November 1989, the Business Post has established itself as Ireland’s leading financial, political and economic newspaper. Through independent, innovative, quality journalism, the paper has developed and maintained an authoritative and respected voice in national life. It is the quality Irish Sunday newspaper, trusted for its straight and unbiased reporting, its rigorous analysis and its forthright opinions. In addition to publishing the newspaper, the company engages in other activities, including as the advertising Sales House for TG4 and organising multiple national conferences and events.

Bank of Ireland Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Ireland. The Group provides a broad range of banking and other financial services. These services include: current account and deposit services, overdrafts, term loans, mortgages, business and corporate lending, international asset financing, leasing, instalment credit, invoice discounting, foreign exchange facilities, interest and exchange rate hedging instruments, life assurance, pension and protection products. All of these services are provided by the Group in Ireland, with selected services being offered in the UK and internationally.The Group has the largest network of retail branches and ATM outlets in Ireland, as well as partnerships in the UK with the Post Office and the AA, engaged in the provision of consumer financial services. Corporate Banking and Global Markets conduct the Group’s international business, with offices in Dublin, London and the US, as well as branches in Paris and Frankfurt.The Bank of Ireland Group is incorporated in Dublin, Ireland. Our Group Head Office is located at 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, D04 C2N4, Ireland.