National Women’s Enterprise Day 2025

Join Ireland's most vibrant community of female founders and business leaders for the Local Enterprise Office National Women’s Enterprise Day 2025. As the nation's flagship event for women in business, NWED is a dynamic platform designed by female leaders, for female leaders. It serves as the annual highlight for celebrating, championing, and accelerating female entrepreneurship in every corner of Ireland.

Get ready for a day packed with inspiration, connection, and practical insights. You will hear from high-profile keynote speakers, industry experts, and a panel of our successful NWED Ambassadors. We are also honoured to welcome the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D., for a special address. With multiple interactive Q&A sessions and dedicated networking opportunities throughout the day, you'll leave with new strategies, valuable connections, and a goodie bag to top it all off.

• LEO Dublin City
• LEO South Dublin
• LEO Fingal
• LEO Dún Laoghaire Rathdown DLR

When: 8:45am - 2:00pm, Thursday 16th October (Official event start is at 09.30am sharp until 2:00pm)

Registrations open from 8:45am - why not arrive early for a warm cuppa and a chat with some of our key stakeholders and Women in Business? The event will begin promptly at 9:30am.

Where: Goldsmith Room, Radisson Blu Royal, Golden Lane, Dublin 8

Fees: Standard Registration: €25

Artwork Credit: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Interval III, 2024. Jacquard tapestry, wool, cotton, silk, Lurex, 270 x 346 cm. Hugh Lane Gallery Collection.

Artwork Credit: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Interval VIII, 2024, Jacquard Tapestry, wool, cotton, silk, lurex, 291 x 430 cm

Artwork Credit: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Interval III, 2024. Jacquard tapestry, wool, cotton, silk, Lurex, 270 x 346 cm. Hugh Lane Gallery Collection.

Info: Registration and networking over tea, coffee and breakfast. Join us for a warm cuppa and a chat with some of our key stakeholders and Women in Business before the event starts at 09:30am.

Info: Assistant Chief Executive of Planning, Property and Economic Development, Dublin City Council

Info: Ciara Troy shares her journey from a Dublin market stall to building Ireland’s leading handmade sushi brand, offering insights on scaling a food business, innovation, and quality-driven growth.

Info: Speech from Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke T.D.

Info: Helen McNulty is a comedian, storyteller, and businesswoman from Fermanagh. She began performing comedy in Leicester in 2001, has appeared at the Leicester Comedy Festival, with Mirth Control Comedy, and at festivals across Ireland. Helen also directs GRIT in the Oyster Ltd and was a 2025 finalist in the County Wicklow Women in Business Awards.

Info: "What beliefs are holding you back, why you have them and how to bust them" - Life and leadership coach Alana Kirk explores the limiting beliefs that hold women back and shares strategies to overcome them, empowering women to live, work, and play with greater self-support and confidence.

Info: “Embracing technology to achieve your goals” - Business advisor Louise O’Conor draws on 20 years of experience in digital transformation to show how technology can drive growth, innovation, and lasting impact.

Info: Presenting our 4 LEO Ambassadors:
LEO Dublin City Ambassador - Sylvia Kennedy, CEO, Treats by Sylvia | LEO DLR Ambassador - Wynne Li, Founder, Chic Tote | LEO Fingal Ambassador - Cuty Gupta, CEO/Founder Cozmotec | LEO South Dublin Ambassador - Dr. Mamobo Ogoro, CEO/Founder, GORM

Info: Head of Enterprise (Acting), LEO Dublin City

Host or Publisher Local Enterprise Office Dublin Region