[Forthcoming] Speaker, Symposium on ‘Multilingualism in the Knowledge Economy’, European Universities Network on Multilingualism (EUNoM), European Commision Lifelong Learning Programme (Erasmus), Queen’s University, Belfast, 14 November 2011.
[Forthcoming] Speaker, ‘Seminar on developing the arts at local level’, The Arts Council, New Irish World Academy, University of Limerick, 25-26 November 2010.
[Forthcoming] Speaker, ’Using Culture & Creativity to Drive Innovation’, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Reddy Charlton McKnight, Solicitors, Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, 22 September 2010.
‘Learning to Embrace our Imaginative Tradition’, Presentation (22 July), 30th MacGill Summer School on theme Reforming the Republic - Issues of Politics, Economics & Accountability, Glenties, Co. Donegal, 18-24 July 2010.
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.
‘A Proposal for a Global Cultural University: Seminar on Possible NUIG Approach’, Joint Workshop, Moore Institute Seminar Room; ’Cultúr mar Bhuntáiste Iomaíochta: An Ghaeilge san Aois Nualaíoch’, Léacht Bhord na Gaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh (NUIG), Galway, 25 Feabhra 2010.
‘Confronting the Crisis: Visions of Ireland in 2050′, Conversation with Stephen Kinsella, Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society (ISKS), University of Limerick, 9 February 2010.
‘Dúchas mar Inspioráid Nualaíochta’, Presentation at 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.
‘Culture, Creativity and Place’, Presentation at ‘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.
‘Ireland’s Competitiveness - Innovation in Knowledge and Understanding’, Presentation to Staff, Forfás, Dublin, 2 November 2009.
Presentation, Comhdháil Lae - Cultúr & Teanga, Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall, 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2009.
‘Presenter - 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, Culture and the Economy - Creativity and Innovation in Post-Boom Ireland, 16-18 October 2009, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
‘Irish Culture as Opportunity in the Age of Innovation’, Seminar Presentation, An Roinn Béaloideas, School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics, University College Dublin, 15 September 2009.
‘Culture as Ireland’s Competitive Opportunity’, Presentation to Irish Film Producers Group, Organised by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board, The Clarence Hotel, Dublin, 27 August 2009.
‘Tábhacht an Chultúir is Mórtas Ceantair sa Ré Nuálaíoch’, Presentation at Daonscoil na Mumhan, Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co. Port Láirge, 20 Lúnasa 2009.
‘Cultural Distinctiveness as Competitive Advantage’, Presentation (23 July) at 29th MacGill Summer School on theme The Irish Economy - What went wrong? How will we fix it?, Glenties, Co. Donegal, 19-24 July 2009.
‘Mediating between Local and Global: Sense of Place and Irish Innovation’, Presentation at 2009 American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, NUI Galway, 11 June 2009.
‘Shared Sense of Place: Distinctive Island’s Innovative Resource’, Speaker at Public Meeting on theme Ireland Together?, Setanta Initiative - For an All-Ireland Conversation, Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, 28 May 2009.
‘Fiúntas na Gaeilge sa Ré Nuálaíoch - Ról Radacach don Chonradh!’, Caint agus Seoladh, Ard-Fheis ’Conradh an Gaeilge’, an tAonach, Co. Thiobraid Árainn, 8 Bealtaine 2009.
‘Spiorad na Fiontraíochta sa Ré Nuálaíoch: Gné Radacach na Gaeilge’, Aoichainteoir, 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.
‘Innovation, Learning and Ireland’s Smart Economy: Why Culture Matters?’, Presentation at Innovation & Standards Supporting Enterprise Seminar, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), NSAI 2004 Half-Day Seminar, Santry, Dublin, 25 March 2009.
‘Innovation and Irish Competitive Advantage: Do Culture and Distinctiveness Matter?’, HII Seminar Series Presentation, Humanities Institute of Ireland (HII), University College Dublin, 13 February 2009.
‘Mediating between Local and Global: Does Sense of Place Matter in Innovation?’, Research Seminar Presentation, Geography Department, University College Cork, 4 February 2009.
‘Open Discussion on An Cheathrú Gaeltachta/Book Launch’, Presentation, An Chultúrlann, Belfast, 27 January 2009.
‘Innovation, Learning and Competitive Advantage: Are Culture and Sense of Place Crucial?’, Brown Bag (Lunchtime) Presentation, Forfás, Dublin, 25 November 2008.
‘Distinctive Ireland - Creative Opportunity’, Presentation to Conference, Creative Futures: Building Ireland’s Cultural and Creative Economy, Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT), Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, 29 October 2008.
‘Fostering Innovation in Financial Services’, Talk to Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Executive European Week, Institute of Bankers in Ireland, IFSC, Dublin, 25 September 2008.
‘Interpreting Innovation: Creating a Potent Learning Milieu’, Lunchtime Management Talk, Google European Headquarters, Dublin, 20 June 2008.
(with James J. Kennelly): ‘The New Irish Revival: Innovation, Culture & Place in a Globalizing Ireland’, Presentation (by James Kennelly) at American Conference for Irish Studies, Annual General Meeting, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, 18 April 2008.
‘Culture of Innovation and Local Resources – Implications for Learning’, Guest Speaker at Tuath Centres for Learning Project, Ards Friary, Creeslough, Donegal, 7 March 2008.
‘Creativity in Higher Education’, Invited participant in Question and Answer Discussion at Symposium hosted by NUI Maynooth and Waterford IT, The Davenport Hotel, Dublin, 24 May 2007.
‘Scientific Culture, Irishness and Place: From Plunkett to the Johnstons – Century of the Practical’, Presentation at IASIL in Ireland Conference, UCD, 18 July 2007.
‘Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland 2008-2018: Key Issues for Skills and Education’, Presentation at Stakeholder Discussion, Belfast, 26 June 2007.
‘Midlands Gateway – A Learning Region’, Presentation at Launch of Capital Securities Midlands Gateway Economic Index, Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, 2 March 2007.
‘Fiúntas is Fostaíocht: Deiseanna sa Ré Núalaíoch’, Presentation at Fiontraithe le Gaeilge, Doire, 3 November 2006.
‘Regional Innovation Environments in the Knowledge Society: Identifying a Place for Irish’, Invited Speaker at The 6th Language & Politics Symposium on the Gaeltacht and Scotstacht, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, 30 August-1 September 2006.
‘The Celtic Tiger: Where it’s come from – Where it’s going!’, Lecture given to MBA Class Group, Augsberg University (Germany), Smurfit School of Business, UCD, 25 July 2006.
‘An tSochaí Nuálaíoch & Gaelscoilaíocht: Dúshlán is Deis!’, Presentation at Comhdháil 2006, Comhairle na Gaelscoilaíochta, Ard Mhacha, 20 March 2006.
‘An tSochaí Nuálaíoch & an Ghaeilge: Dúshlán is Deis’, Presentation at Síompóisiam ar Eolaíocht na hÉireann, An tOireachtas, CIT, Corcaigh, 2 November 2005.
‘Innovation, Civic Culture & Place: Engaged Learning for an Irish Knowledge Society’, Presentation at 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.
‘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.
‘Quality of Life, Civic Culture & Knowledge Communities: Can Self-Reliance & Creativity be Learned?’, Presentation at Surviving or Thriving?: Quality of Life Issues in Rural Ireland, LEADER Conference, Buswells Hotel, Dublin, 9 June 2005.
‘The Irish Revival & Creativity: Lessons for Knowledge Society’, Presentation at 2005 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.
‘Well-Being & Innovation: Educating for Change’, Presentation at Well-Being: People, Plant & Profit, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), NSAI 2004 Annual Conference, Citywest, Dublin, 23 November 2004.
‘Folláine, Nuálaíocht & Ré an Eolais: Féidearthachtaí & Dúshlán don Ghaeilge’, Presentation at 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.
‘Spatial Policy for Rural Development’, Presentation at Policy Workshop organised by Dept. of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, Curragh, Co. Kildare, 25 February 2004.
‘Oideachas Nuálaíoch don Saol Nua-Theicneolaíochta (Innovative Education for Technology Age)’, Presentation at An Roth/The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Dublin, 4 December 2003.
‘Léacht: Bronnadh na dTeastas’, An Chomhchoiste Réamhscolaíochta, 11 November 2002.
‘Luachanna & Eitic sa Chóras Oideachais 3ú Leibhéal’, Lecture, Acadamh na Lianna, Cruinniú an Fhómhair, Baile Bhúirne, Co. Chorcaí, 27-29 September 2002.
(with James J. Kennelly), ‘How Green is Ireland? Ireland’s ‘Celtic Tiger’ Economy through the Lens of Sustainable Development’, Presentation (by James Kennelly) at American Academy of Management, Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA, 12 August 2002.
(with James J. Kennelly): ‘Ireland’s ‘Celtic Tiger’ Economy: A Unique Opportunity to Foster an Ethic of Quality and Sustainability’, Presentation (by James Kennelly) at International Association of Business & Society, 13th Annual Meeting, Victoria, B.C. Canada, 27-30 June 2002.
‘Public-Private Partnerships: Value-for-Money, Risk & Development’, Lecture, Stockholm School of Business, Sweden, 26 March 2002.
‘Irish Cultural Heritage and Entrepreneurship’, Lecture given to International Technology Policy and Global Internet Economics Class, MBA Program, University of Maryland/Smurfit School of Business, UCD, 25 May 2001.
‘Heritage and The National Development Plan’, Lecture given to MA in Heritage Management Class, NUI Cork, March 15 2001.
‘Fiontar: Concept, History, Organisation, Achievements and People’, Lecture given at Locarn, Brittany at Seminar on Brittany: Economy and Language, 28 September 2000.
‘Fiontar’, Lecture given at An Díseart, Institute of Education & Celtic Culture, An Daingean (Dingle), Co. Kerry, 17 December 1999.
‘Cúrsa BSc in Airgeadas, Ríomhaireacht agus Fiontraíocht’, Lecture given at An Roth/The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Dublin, 22 April 1997.
‘Céim Trí Gaeilge’, Lecture given at Gradam, Dublin, 14 February 1997.
‘Cúrsa Ríomhaireachta agus Airgeadais trí Ghaeilge in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath’, Lecture given at An Chéad Seimineár um Fhorbairt na Gaeilge sna Coláistí Teicniúla Réigiúnacha, Sligeach, 19-20 May 1994.
‘Technology and Language–The Industrial Perspective’, Lecture given at European Commission (DG13)/NCLT Joint Conference, Dublin, 6 December 1993.
‘Education in Finance’, Lecture given at Datastream Conference, Dublin, 29 September 1993.
‘The Irish Language, Enterprise and Economic Development’, Lecture given at Workshop: Research in Progress in Applied Linguistics, Irish Association for Applied Linguistics, 15 May, 1993.
‘National Identity, Language and Irish Economic Development’, Presentation at 1993 American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Annual General Meeting, Villanova University, Philadelphia, USA, 15 April 1993.
‘International Transfer Pricing: US Regulations Forge Better Links between Finance, Accounting and Corporate Strategy’, Presentation at Conference of the Irish Accounting and Finance Association, 1992.
‘The Revolution in All-Irish Education’, Presentation at 1992 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.
‘Government Attempts to Develop an International Financial Services Center in Dublin’, Lecture given at Irish-American Historical Society, New York, 19 March 1988.
‘An Analysis of Call Strategy and Bond Pricing in the Eurodollar Market’, Paper presented at Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 14 October 1987.
‘Power Transistors: Second Breakdown Energy Capability versus Collector Current Fall Time’, Paper presented at GE Technology Seminar, Syracuse, New York, 1980.