The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway will host 19 separate events as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week (LEW). Running from March 2nd to 6th, businesses and entrepreneurs from all across the county are invited to attend talks, workshops and pop-up events, with AI, digital futures and female empowerment very much in focus. Discover more below...
Among the highlights of the week, Sinéad D'Arcy of Future Roots will facilitate a talk entitled Mind the Gap: Thriving in a Multi-Generational Workplace. Taking place on Tuesday, March 3rd, at the Portershed, the event will focus on moving beyond stereotypes to understand the values, motivations and working styles of each generation. It will provide practical ways individuals and organisations can bridge generational differences, leverage diverse strengths, and create teams that work better together.
The event will unpack how different life stages, experiences and expectations shape the way people communicate, make decisions, and collaborate at work, and where friction – and opportunity – can arise. It will include a panel discussion featuring voices and perspectives from Gen X (Michael Fitzgerald, Founder and CEO of OnePageCRM), Millennial (Marie Donnellan, CEO Platform94), and Gen Z (Orla Canney, Founder and CEO of Orla Canney Consulting).
On Wednesday, March 4th, AI‑Forward for SMEs will be a hands‑on, practical programme, designed to help small business owners use AI in ways that are realistic, useful, and immediately applicable. The programme will take place over four half‑day workshops, delivered in-person at the Portershed in Galway on March 4th, online on March 26th and April 22nd, and at a venue in Mayo on May 20th.
On Thursday, March 5th, the LEOs in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon will join forces for an event entitled, Lean First: Your Foundation for Smarter, Digital Ready Work. This practical workshop will show how Lean strengthens processes and prepares businesses for digital and AI. Taking place at the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, it will deliver clear steps, real examples, and tools businesses can use straight away.
Digital Futures on Friday, March 6th, is being organised as a collaboration between LEO Galway and Action Tuam, taking place at the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam. Attendees will learn the unique capabilities of AI for business and hear Danny McCoy's perspective on the power of digital innovation. Danny will help attendees explore the business capabilities of ChatGTP, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claudde and Perplexity.
To mark International Women’s Day, Galway LEO and Network Galway will host an event entitled Women Empowering Women, on Friday, March 6th. It will be an inspiring and energising celebration and will take place at The Salthill Hotel. Dr Ruth Mackey, Co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and COO of MBRYONICS Ltd, will be the special guest speaker. She will be followed by a panel of inspiring speakers sharing their stories, insights, and practical takeaways. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant morning of connection and conversation, with opportunities to network with incredible women from across Galway’s business community.
Speaking about the line-up of events for LEW, Head of Enterprise at LEO Galway, Caroline McDonagh, said Local Enterprise Week offers businesses and entrepreneurs the tools and skills to tackle real-world challenges, streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
“This year’s schedule caters to businesses and individuals at all stages of their journey. We are delighted to be travelling all across Galway, bringing practical events and workshops to communities. Events will focus on cybersecurity, business advice, managing cashflow, embracing AI, selling at scale, and much more. There will also be Lunch and Learn events in Tuam, Ballinasloe and Clifden.
“A Pop-Up Craft Fair will run throughout the week too – an event we are organising to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge and LEW. This three‑day showcase will bring together talented local makers, food producers, and crafters from across Galway, highlighting the richness of our creative community and the vibrancy of the Irish language,” she explained.
For a full schedule of events taking place for Local Enterprise Week in Galway, visit www.localenterprise.ie/galway
Photos by Martina Regan.
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