[forthcoming] Speaker, ‘Flourishing Roots: Learning, Innovative Spirit & Place’, Burren Spring Conference 2012, Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, 9-11 March 2012.
Aoichainteoir, ‘An Ghaeilge mar Inspioráid sa Ré Nuálaíoch’, Lá Pleanála do Mic Léinn ar Scéim Chónaithe [Teach na Gaeilge], An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath (UCD), 21 Eanáir 2012.
Keynote Speaker, ‘The Value of Creativity and Innovation in our Rural Economy’, Clare Local Development Company Seminar, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, 30 November 2011.
Keynote Speaker, ‘Nurturing Innovation: Language Diversity as Advantage’, Symposium: Multilingualism in the Knowledge Economy, European Universities Network on Multilingualism (EUNoM), European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme (Erasmus), Queen’s University, Belfast, 14 November 2011.
2nd Annual Fr McDyer Memorial Lecture, ‘Realising Fr McDyer’s Vision in a Globalising Ireland’, Donegal Association - Dublin/Cumann Thír Chonaill - Baile Átha Cliath, All-Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, 13 November 2011.
Keynote Address, ’Our Economic Future: Making Sense or Making Stuff?’, Conference: The Economy vs The People - Ireland’s Divided Mind’, Douglas Hyde Conference [Comhdháil an Chraoibhín], Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, 4 November 2011.
Speaker, ‘Leveraging Distinctive Resources for Innovation’, Conference: Place as Resource - Heritage, Inspiring Innovation for Economic Growth, The Heritage Council [An Chomhairle Oidhreachta], Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 2, 27 October 2011.
Keynote Address, ‘Research to Innovation: In Pursuit of Wisdom’, Conference: Research in the Real World, 2nd Dublin Region Higher Education Alliance (DRHEA) Undergraduate Conference, The Helix, Dublin City University, 12 October 2011.
Member, Panel Discussion, The Arts are a Luxury We Can’t Afford Right Now!, Kilkenny Arts Festival + Carlow & Kilkenny National Campaign for the Arts, Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny, 6 August 2011.
Talk, ‘National Culture and Economic Innovation’, Visiting faculty and students from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Bewleys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, 21 June 2011.
Speaker, ‘Realising Ireland’s Innovative Potential’, Craft Conscious: Re-shaping global futures in the innovation age, World Crafts Council Conference, RDS Dublin, 9 June 2011.
Keynote Address, Annual Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) Conference (EdTech 2011), Waterford Institute of Technology, 1 June 2011.
Léacht, ‘An Ghaeilge, an Stát agus an Geilleagar: Ó Imeall go Lár’, Seiminéar, An Mheitheal Straitéise, Taighde & Tionscnamh (MSTT), Baile Áth Cliath, 14 Bealtaine 2011.
Cainteoir, ’Daonnacht, Féiniúlacht agus Nualaíocht’, Gnéithe de shaothar Breandán Ó Doibhlin, ag seoladh Faisicil VI de ‘Manuail de Litríocht na Gaeilge’, 5 Bealtaine 2011.
Guest Talk, ‘Culture-Driven Perspective on Innovation’, Diploma in Strategy & Innovation Class, Irish Management Institute, Dublin, 29 April 2011.
Aoichainteoir, ‘Acmhainní Áitiúla, Dearcadh Domhanda’, Siompóisium: Cultúr, Athshlánú, Forbairt, PLÉ in An Lab, An Daingean, Co. Chiarraí, 12 Feabhra 2011.
Chairperson, ‘Moot VII: Inno-vision (Art, Creativity, Education & Innovation)’, Butler Gallery/Kilkenny County Council Arts Office, Kilkenny, 4 February 2011.
Aoichainteoir, Comhdháil - ‘I Lár an Aonaigh’, Ealaín ar Oileán, Coláiste Cuimhneacháin an Phiarsaigh, Ros Muc, Conamara, Co. na Gaillimhe, 27 Samhain 2010.
Panel Member/Presentation - ‘Local Arts and the Creative Economy’, Conference - Arts & Culture in Local Government, The Arts Council & Local Authorities, The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, 26 November 2010.
Spreagchainteoir, ‘Acmhainní Áitiúla, Dearadh Domhanda’, Comhdháil - Na Taibhealaíona don Óige: Ag Tógáil an Tí, Meitheal na mBeag, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh (NUIG), 20 Samhain 2010.
Speaker, ‘Irish Imagination, Innovation Ingredient’, Conference - Cultural Dimensions of Innovation, Innovation Research Unit, University College Dublin (UCD), Newman House, 85-86 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, 16 November 2010.
Speaker, ‘Enterprise and Culture’, Festival - Foxford Threads & Yarns, Foxford, Co. Mayo, 22 October 2010.
Speaker, ‘Ireland’s Cultural Potential in an Innovation Age: Implications for the Librarian’, Seminar - The Library Association of Ireland [County and City Librarians' Section], Westport, Co. Mayo, 7 October 2010.
Speaker, ‘Using Culture & Creativity to Drive Innovation’, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Reddy Charlton McKnight, Solicitors, 12 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, 22 September 2010.
Speaker, ’Creativity, Culture and Innovation: looking for new links’, Seminar - Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Flagey Cultural Centre, Brussels, 8-9 September 2010.
Presentation, ‘Learning to Embrace our Imaginative Tradition’, 30th MacGill Summer School on theme Reforming the Republic - Issues of Politics, Economics & Accountability, Glenties, Co. Donegal, 18-24 July 2010 [Summary in Joe Mulholland (ed.), Reforming the Republic: The MacGill Report 2010, Environmental Publications, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary, 2010, pp. 159-163].
Plenary Session Chair, ‘Learning the New Language - The Creative Economy’ (Speaker: Tom Fleming), Theatre Forum Ireland Annual Conference 2010 - ‘Resilience & Renewal’, Wexford Opera House, 18 June 2010.
Plenary Session Speaker, ’Creative Thinking: Re-Imagining the University’, 8th Annual Galway Symposium on Higher Education, Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway, 11 June 2010.
Speaker, Annual CDB Strategy Day, Co. Donegal County Development Board, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 5 May 2010.
Speaker (with Desmond Fennell and Conor Skehan), ’Heretics’, SoGo Dublin Arts Festival, 1 May 2010.
Aoichainteoir, Lón Ghnó, Foras Ghnó na hÉireann, Teach Laighean (Leinster House), 12 Aibreán, 2010.
Presentation, ‘A Proposal for a Global Cultural University: Seminar on Possible NUIG Approach’, Joint Workshop, Moore Institute Seminar Room; Aoichainteoir, ‘Cultúr mar Bhuntáiste Iomaíochta: An Ghaeilge san Aois Nualaíoch’, Léacht Bhord na Gaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh (NUIG), Galway, 25 Feabhra 2010.
Conversation with Stephen Kinsella, ‘Confronting the Crisis: Visions of Ireland in 2050′, Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society (ISKS), University of Limerick, 9 February 2010.
Léacht, ‘Dúchas mar Inspioráid Nualaíochta’, Imbolc - Inspioráid na Bliana, Ionad Cultúrtha, Baile Bhúirne, Co. Chorcaí, 6 Feabhra 2010.
Presentation, Coiste na Gaeilge, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (GAA), Páirc an Chrócaigh, Baile Átha Cliath, 8 Nollag 2009.
Presentation, ‘Culture, Creativity and Place’, ’Creative Cities’ Seminar series, Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media in Dublin (GRADCAM), Thomas Street, Dublin 8, 18 November 2009.
‘Léacht Harry Holland’, Féile Gaeilge le Bród 2009, Gort na Móna CLG, Béal Feirste, 12 Samhain 2009.
Presentation, ‘Ireland’s Competitiveness - Innovation in Knowledge and Understanding’, Staff Seminar, Forfás, Dublin, 2 November 2009.
Presentation, Comhdháil Lae - Cultúr & Teanga, Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall, 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2009.
Presentation, ’Closing Session: Perspectives for the Future’, Conference, European University - Business Cooperation Thematic Forum - New Skills for New Jobs- The Role of Higher Education Institutions and Business Co-operation, HEA/Department of Education & Science/European Commission - DG Education and Culture/UK Department of Employment and Learning, Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin, 22-23 October 2009.
Panel Member and Presenter, Douglas Hyde Conference [Comhdháil an Chraoibhín], Culture and the Economy - Creativity and Innovation in Post-Boom Ireland, 16-18 October 2009, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
Presentation, ‘Irish Culture as Opportunity in the Age of Innovation’, Seminar, An Roinn Béaloideas, School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics, University College Dublin, 15 September 2009.
Presentation, ‘Culture as Ireland’s Competitive Opportunity’, Irish Film Producers Group, Organised by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board, The Clarence Hotel, Dublin, 27 August 2009.
Léacht, ‘Tábhacht an Chultúir is Mórtas Ceantair sa Ré Nuálaíoch’, Daonscoil na Mumhan, Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co. Port Láirge, 20 Lúnasa 2009.
Presentation, ‘Cultural Distinctiveness as Competitive Advantage’, 29th MacGill Summer School on theme The Irish Economy - What went wrong? How will we fix it?, Glenties, Co. Donegal, 19-24 July 2009.
Presentation, ‘Mediating between Local and Global: Sense of Place and Irish Innovation’, American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, NUI Galway, 11 June 2009.
Speaker, ‘Shared Sense of Place: Distinctive Island’s Innovative Resource’, Public Meeting on theme Ireland Together?, Setanta Initiative - For an All-Ireland Conversation, Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, 28 May 2009.
Caint & Seoladh, ‘Fiúntas na Gaeilge sa Ré Nuálaíoch - Ról Radacach don Chonradh!’, Ard-Fheis ’Conradh an Gaeilge’, an tAonach, Co. Thiobraid Árainn, 8 Bealtaine 2009.
Aoichianteoir, ‘Spiorad na Fiontraíochta sa Ré Nuálaíoch: Gné Radacach na Gaeilge’, Comhdháil, An Bealach chun na Gaeltachta, An Carn, Tír Chiana, Machaire Rátha, Co. Doire, 4 Aibreán 2009.
Participant, National Leadership Forum, Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin, 3 April 2009.
Presentation, ‘Innovation, Learning and Ireland’s Smart Economy: Why Culture Matters?’, Innovation & Standards Supporting Enterprise Seminar, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), NSAI 2004 Half-Day Seminar, Santry, Dublin, 25 March 2009.
Presentation, ‘Innovation and Irish Competitive Advantage: Do Culture and Distinctiveness Matter?’, HII Seminar Series, Humanities Institute of Ireland (HII), University College Dublin, 13 February 2009.
Presentation, ‘Mediating between Local and Global: Does Sense of Place Matter in Innovation?’, Research Seminar, Geography Department, University College Cork, 4 February 2009.
Presentation, ‘Open Discussion on An Cheathrú Gaeltachta/Book Launch’, An Chultúrlann, Belfast, 27 January 2009.
Presentation, ‘Innovation, Learning and Competitive Advantage: Are Culture and Sense of Place Crucial?’, Brown Bag (Lunchtime Seminar), Forfás, Dublin, 25 November 2008.
Presentation, ‘Distinctive Ireland - Creative Opportunity’, Conference - Creative Futures: Building Ireland’s Cultural and Creative Economy, Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT), Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, 29 October 2008.
Talk, ‘Fostering Innovation in Financial Services’, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Executive European Week, Institute of Bankers in Ireland, IFSC, Dublin, 25 September 2008.
Lunchtime Management Talk, ‘Interpreting Innovation: Creating a Potent Learning Milieu’, Google European Headquarters, Dublin, 20 June 2008.
Co-Presentation (given by James J. Kennelly): ‘The New Irish Revival: Innovation, Culture & Place in a Globalizing Ireland’, American Conference for Irish Studies, Annual General Meeting, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, 18 April 2008.
Guest Speaker, ‘Culture of Innovation and Local Resources – Implications for Learning’, Tuath Centres for Learning Project, Ards Friary, Creeslough, Donegal, 7 March 2008.
Participant, ‘Creativity in Higher Education’, Question and Answer Discussion at Symposium hosted by NUI Maynooth and Waterford IT, The Davenport Hotel, Dublin, 24 May 2007.
Presentation, ‘Scientific Culture, Irishness and Place: From Plunkett to the Johnstons – Century of the Practical’, IASIL in Ireland Conference, UCD, 18 July 2007.
Presentation, ‘Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland 2008-2018: Key Issues for Skills and Education’, Stakeholder Discussion, Belfast, 26 June 2007.
Presentation, ‘Midlands Gateway – A Learning Region’, Launch of Capital Securities Midlands Gateway Economic Index, Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, 2 March 2007.
Léacht, ‘Fiúntas is Fostaíocht: Deiseanna sa Ré Núalaíoch’, Fiontraithe le Gaeilge, Doire, 3 November 2006.
Speaker, ‘Regional Innovation Environments in the Knowledge Society: Identifying a Place for Irish’, The 6th Language & Politics Symposium on the Gaeltacht and Scotstacht, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, 30 August-1 September 2006.
Lecture, ‘The Celtic Tiger: Where it’s come from – Where it’s going!’, MBA Class Group, Augsberg University (Germany), Smurfit School of Business, UCD, 25 July 2006.
Aoichainteoir, ‘An tSochaí Nuálaíoch & Gaelscoilaíocht: Dúshlán is Deis!’, Comhdháil 2006, Comhairle na Gaelscoilaíochta, Ard Mhacha, 20 March 2006.
Aoichainteoir, ‘An tSochaí Nuálaíoch & an Ghaeilge: Dúshlán is Deis’, Síompóisiam ar Eolaíocht na hÉireann, An tOireachtas, CIT, Corcaigh, 2 November 2005.
Presentation, ‘Innovation, Civic Culture & Place: Engaged Learning for an Irish Knowledge Society’, Cross Border Seminar on Engagement: Transforming Learning 3rd Level and Community, Cross Border Centre for Community Development, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, 20 October, 2005.
Keynote Address, ‘Creativity, Place and the Knowledge Society: Why Education Matters’, Keynote Address at Conference A Future Vision for Education in Rural Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Rural Development Council, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, 30 September 2005.
Presentation, ‘Quality of Life, Civic Culture & Knowledge Communities: Can Self-Reliance & Creativity be Learned?’, Surviving or Thriving?: Quality of Life Issues in Rural Ireland, LEADER Conference, Buswells Hotel, Dublin, 9 June 2005.
Presentation, ‘The Irish Revival & Creativity: Lessons for Knowledge Society’, American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, 13-17 April 2005.
Discussant, ‘Impact of Democratic Factors on Labor Supply’, Glucksman Ireland House, NYU, Seminar on the Irish Economy, Dublin, 11 January 2005.
Presentation, ‘Well-Being & Innovation: Educating for Change’, Well-Being: People, Plant & Profit, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), NSAI 2004 Annual Conference, Citywest, Dublin, 23 November 2004.
Presentation, ‘Folláine, Nuálaíocht & Ré an Eolais: Féidearthachtaí & Dúshlán don Ghaeilge’, An Ghaeilge mar Acmhainn, Eagraithe ag Bord Forbartha Chontae Dhún na nGall (Co. Donegal Development Board), Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall, 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2004.
Panel Member, ‘Innovation in Industry and Academia’, IFIP WG 8.6, IT Innovation for Adaptability & Competitiveness, Intel Innovation Centre, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, 2 June 2004.
Presentation, ‘Spatial Policy for Rural Development’, Policy Workshop organised by Dept. of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, Curragh, Co. Kildare, 25 February 2004.
Presentation, ‘Oideachas Nuálaíoch don Saol Nua-Theicneolaíochta’, An Roth/The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Dublin, 4 December 2003.
Léacht, ’Bronnadh na dTeastas’, An Chomhchoiste Réamhscolaíochta, 11 November 2002.
Léacht, ‘Luachanna & Eitic sa Chóras Oideachais 3ú Leibhéal’, Acadamh na Lianna, Cruinniú an Fhómhair, Baile Bhúirne, Co. Chorcaí, 27-29 September 2002.
Co-Presentation (given by James J. Kennelly), ‘How Green is Ireland? Ireland’s ‘Celtic Tiger’ Economy through the Lens of Sustainable Development’, American Academy of Management, Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA, 12 August 2002.
Co-Presentation (given by James J. Kennelly), ‘Ireland’s ‘Celtic Tiger’ Economy: A Unique Opportunity to Foster an Ethic of Quality and Sustainability’), International Association of Business & Society, 13th Annual Meeting, Victoria, B.C. Canada, 27-30 June 2002.
Lecture, ‘Public-Private Partnerships: Value-for-Money, Risk & Development’, Stockholm School of Business, Sweden, 26 March 2002.
Lecture, ‘Irish Cultural Heritage and Entrepreneurship’, International Technology Policy and Global Internet Economics Class, MBA Program, University of Maryland/Smurfit School of Business, UCD, 25 May 2001.
Lecture, ‘Heritage and The National Development Plan’, MA in Heritage Management Class, NUI Cork, March 15 2001.
Lecture, ‘Fiontar: Concept, History, Organisation, Achievements and People’, Seminar on Brittany: Economy and Language, Locarn, Brittany, 28 September 2000.
Léacht, ‘Fiontar’, An Díseart, Institute of Education & Celtic Culture, An Daingean (Dingle), Co. Kerry, 17 December 1999.
Léacht, ‘Cúrsa BSc in Airgeadas, Ríomhaireacht agus Fiontraíocht’, An Roth/The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Dublin, 22 April 1997.
Léacht, ‘Céim Trí Gaeilge’, Gradam, Dublin, 14 February 1997.
Léacht, ‘Cúrsa Ríomhaireachta agus Airgeadais trí Ghaeilge in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath’, An Chéad Seimineár um Fhorbairt na Gaeilge sna Coláistí Teicniúla Réigiúnacha, Sligeach, 19-20 May 1994.
Lecture, ‘Technology and Language–The Industrial Perspective’, European Commission (DG13)/NCLT Joint Conference, Dublin, 6 December 1993.
Lecture, ‘Education in Finance’, Datastream Conference, Dublin, 29 September 1993.
Lecture, ‘The Irish Language, Enterprise and Economic Development’, Workshop: Research in Progress in Applied Linguistics, Irish Association for Applied Linguistics, 15 May, 1993.
Presentation, ‘National Identity, Language and Irish Economic Development’, American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, Villanova University, Philadelphia, USA, 15 April 1993.
Presentation, ‘International Transfer Pricing: US Regulations Forge Better Links between Finance, Accounting and Corporate Strategy’, Conference of the Irish Accounting and Finance Association, 1992.
Presentation, ‘The Revolution in All-Irish Education’, American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, UCG, Galway, 9 July 1992.
Discussant, ‘Capital Mobility: Co-integration Evidence for Ireland and the United Kingdom’ by K. Beirne, Irish Economic Association Annual Conference, Carrickmacross, 10 May 1991.
Lecture, ‘Government Attempts to Develop an International Financial Services Center in Dublin’, Irish-American Historical Society, New York, 19 March 1988.
Paper, ‘An Analysis of Call Strategy and Bond Pricing in the Eurodollar Market’, Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 14 October 1987.
Paper, ‘Power Transistors: Second Breakdown Energy Capability versus Collector Current Fall Time’, GE Technology Seminar, Syracuse, New York, 1980.