Join us for a panel conversation with our fellow diaspora networks from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to talk about the importance of diaspora engagement and passion for home whilst overseas.

Louise O’Conor
Together Ireland

Louise O’Conor is a strategic and innovative business advisor with over 20 years international experience digitally transforming and scaling businesses (startups, SMEs, multinationals) across global markets and multiple industries.

Founding partner at Beta Digital (a Digital Strategy and Transformation consulting and advisory firm), Louise is a mentor and advisor for Enterprise Ireland, Co Founder of IrelandTogether (a non profit business network) and is on the board of both the Irish International Business Network (IIBN) and Sure Valley Ventures Investment Firm.

Russell Daleish
Scottish Business Network

Since the first lockdown commenced in the UK in late March 2020 Russell has witnessed accelerated growth in interest and activity across the Scottish Diaspora. This has been fueled by a desire by members of the Scottish community globally to help, but also by a deep-seated desire by individuals to connect and feel part of the community. Technology platforms and the global connectivity they deliver has been at the heart of enabling in bringing the global diaspora together for every country. Russell is heavily involved in how this technology use will expand as we enter the post Covid world.

Moira Loughran
Northern Irish Connections

Northern Irish Connections is a global diaspora initiative that connects a world-wide community of Northern Irish abroad and friends around the world who share a pride in Northern Ireland and a desire to advance its economic prosperity through their talent and influence.

Katie MacInnes
GlobalScot

GlobalScot is an international network of global Scottish business expertise. Members give back – providing insight, support & vital connections for Scottish businesses to drive international growth. #globalscot