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Economic and Political Update: Insights 2025
Learn the latest economic, and political trends at our Economic and Political Update 2025. Taking place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, 6th February 2025 at the Westbury Hotel.
Our expert speaker Jim Power, Economist and Media Commentator, will provide valuable insights into both domestic and international developments in 2025, including the impacts of the new Irish and US Governments, as well as the new EU commission. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain expert insights and connect with industry leaders who are shaping the future.
This event is exclusive to IoD Ireland members.
Jim Power Economist and Media Commentator
Jim Power has worked as an economist in the private sector for over 35 years. He is owner manager of Jim Power Economics, an economic and financial consultancy, which he set up in 2009. He was previously Treasury Economist at AIB (1987-1991), Chief Economist at Bank of Ireland Group (1992-2000) and Chief Economist Friends First Group (2000 to 2018). He is a board director of Love Irish Food, BMW Financial Services, and Arboretum Garden Centre. He is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland. He successfully completed the Institute of Directors Diploma examinations in Company Direction in 2022. He teaches on the Executive MBA and the Full-Time MBA at Smurfit Business School, UCD. In February 2021, Jim and Chris Johns launched their own Podcast ‘The Other Hand’, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcasts hosts. He lives in Dublin and is a native of Waterford. He comes from a farming background.
Is this eligible for CPD?
- Dimension Covered: Tecnical Knowledge and Skills
- Eligible Hours: 1 hour of CPD
This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
To reserve your space, click the ‘Book Now’ button. Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar.
The event will take place in The Grafton Suite, The Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2.
Want to connect with fellow members?
Before the event, you will receive a list of the names and companies of all the attendees.
Take the opportunity to connect.
• Reach out via the IoD Members’ LinkedIn Group.
• Email the Events team we will make this happen on your behalf.
For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. Photography will also be taken at the event for marketing and promotional purposes. For further information, please contact the Communications team.
Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
