Ireland’s Chairmanship of the D9+ / the outcome of the ministerial meeting

The IIEA Brussels Branch is delighted to invite you to join us for an evening with the Assistant Secretary Jean Carberry on the subject of 'Ireland’s Chairmanship of the D9+ and the outcome of the ministerial meeting in Dublin against the backdrop of the Telecoms and COMPET Councils'. This will be an in-person event on the Thursday 23th of May, starting at19.00 at the offices of the Irish Permanent Representation, Rue Froissard 50 , 1040 Brussels.

The proposed topic delves into Ireland's Chairmanship of the D9+ group and the significant outcomes stemming from the ministerial meeting held in Dublin. This discussion is set against the backdrop of concurrent Telecoms and COMPET Councils convened next week. Particularly noteworthy are the Council Conclusions, which provide valuable insights into the future direction of the European Commission's mandate. Additionally, the event will offer a comprehensive exploration of the discussions surrounding the Letta Report, offering attendees a nuanced understanding of its implications and potential ramifications within the European Union's policy landscape. This timely discourse promises to provide attendees with valuable insights into key developments shaping the EU's agenda and its broader strategic priorities moving forward.

Following the event we will have a wine reception .

All very welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. This meeting is open to all IIEA Members--who will get priority for tickets booked in advance.

Biography of the speaker

Jean Carberry leads the EU, Digital and Access to Finance Division of Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. She is responsible for domestic and EU digital policy, including leading Ireland’s positions on EU digital, data and artificial intelligence policy and regulation proposals, and on enterprise adoption of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. Jean led the development of Ireland’s AI Strategy, published in July 2021, and is responsible for implementation of the enterprise strand of the strategy. Jean is also responsible for EU affairs, Access to Finance and State aid policy. Before she joined the civil service, Jean worked for AXA, Standard & Poor’s and Ernst & Young. Jean is a Chartered Accountant and has an MBA in Finance from Fordham University in New York, USA.

We look forward to welcoming her at the IIEA Brussels.

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