Global Citizens and the Intercultural Connection. The BComm International Difference

On Thursday, Feb 15th 2024 please join us at UCD Quinn in the new UCD Moore wing, for a conversation with BComm International alumni and current students about BCIT careers and the intercultural connection. (Refreshments 5.30 pm, Panel Discussion 6 pm sharp).

For more than 30 years, BComm International alumni have been shaping the conversation on global citizenship and intercultural insight in business - forging extraordinary careers and making a difference. From language and culture to AI and sustainability, year abroad to career journeys - hear from our alumni, students and staff as we look back and look forward - at the BCIT difference.

Students, BCIT alumni and friends of the UCD Quinn School are welcome to attend.

AGENDA

5.30pm - Arrival and Registration, Refreshments served

6.00pm – Welcome Address

Panel Discussion 1

Global Citizens, BCIT Journeys & the BCIT Difference 

• Iveta Ivanova, BCIT (Portuguese), Data & Measurement Partner, Google
• Cathal Brennan, BCIT (Chinese), Country Manager, DCSS Ireland
• Cria Dowling, BCIT (German) Communications Manager, National Treasury Management Agency
• Emma Farrell, BCIT (Italian), Solicitor and Tax Advisor, PJF Solicitors
• Ashling O'Connor, BCIT (Spanish), Founder & CEO at Skilltribe.ie
• Dr Orla Byrne, BCIT (Irish), Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, UCD College of Business – Panel Chair

Panel Discussion 2

The Intercultural Connection – Themes, Trends & the Road ahead

• Toluse Akinlabi, BCIT (Chinese), Retail Account Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa,  Google
• Esther Curiel, Globalisation Manager, Zoetis
• Emily Hassett, BCIT (Chinese) Marketing Manager, Friedman International London
• Gavin Whyte, BCIT (Spanish), Senior Project Manager, Microsoft EMEA
• Tom Shinkwin, Enterprise Equity VC, Ireland France Chamber of Commerce
• Dr Sean Cassidy, BComm International Academic Director, UCD College of Business – Panel Chair 

7.30pm - Networking & Refreshments

8.00pm - END & Student Social