A TRANSATLANTIC GATHERING
Register for NYNB
On 13-14 June 2012 we will be holding our annual NYNB Conference in Fordham University Lincoln Center, Manhattan. The conference will spotlight the bridges of progress and prosperity being built between the citizens of the two great cities of New York and Belfast, looking optimistically to the future while celebrating our shared past.
The Irish Echo and the Belfast Media Group with Honorary Chairs, Geraldine Hughes, Terry George, John Connorton, John J. Reilly and Danny Moore will host the conference.
Previous speakers at New York-New Belfast include Terence Brannigan, Chair CBI NI, Speaker Christine Quinn, Michael Graham of Titanic Quarter, Ben Chrenelich, CFO NYSE Technologies, Peter Fiztgerald, Founder Randox Laboratories, Congressman Richie Neal, Comptroller John Liu, Eamonn Donaghy of KPMG and Gary Hanley of Invest NI.
The conference will culminate with the fifth annual Irish Echo Index luncheon, honoring of 30 top companies with operations in the US and Ireland. At our gala event, we will also honor several eminent Irish American business figures. Following the gala luncheon, Robert Walsh, Commissioner of Small Business Services, New York City, will lead a walking tour of one of New York’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Dates and Venues
Events taking place at Fordham University.
June 13th 6pm-9.pm: The conference will open with a wine and cheese reception honoring Pete Hamill, Irish American of the Year, in association with American Writers and Artists Inc. Followed by presentations and discussion. (Registration will be open from 5.30pm).
June 14th 8.am-10.am: Business Breakfast Seminar with guest speaker Minister Sammy Wilson.
June 14th 12.pm-2.pm: Index Top 30 Awards luncheon.
Speakers
Confirmed speakers to date include Minister for the department of Finance and Personnel Sammy Wilson. Also confirmed are John Brown, Head of Wealth Management at UBS, Chris Cahill, Director American Irish Historical Society and Prof John Harrington, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Fordham University . Film-maker Terry George will be in attendance along with our other Honorary Chairs, Geraldine Hughes, John Connorton, John J. Reilly and Danny Moore of Loughshore Investments.
Contact
Connla or Orlaith in our Belfast office on (028) 90 611916
Madeline or Mairead in our New York office on (212) 482 4818

















