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Conall Bolger shortlisted for CEO of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for transformative sector leadership last year, Conall Bolger, CEO of Solar Ireland, was shortlisted for CEO of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for delivering groundbreaking policy achievements, championing diversity through WISE(IR), and driving significant solar capacity expansion across Ireland's renewable energy landscape. Bolger's strategic direction addressed critical barriers constraining Ireland's solar sector development, converting fragmented advocacy into unified policy influence whilst positioning the association as essential to achieving national decarbonisation targets and accelerating the transition from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy infrastructure.
Closing the Gap: How Irish Associations Can Lead the Responsible AI Readiness Agenda
PwC Ireland finds only 19% of Irish organisations treat responsible AI as a company-wide priority, with EU AI Act enforcement due in August 2026. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on AI governance, CPD, and standards.
Vietnam launches first dedicated M&A association to professionalise corporate restructuring market
Vietnam has launched the VMAA, its first specialised M&A body, as demand for corporate restructuring and strategic capital rises across the country. The association aims to standardise Vietnam's growing M&A market.
Indonesia launches Philippines business association to strengthen bilateral trade and investment
Indonesia has launched the Indonesia-Philippines Business Association in Cebu to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The body will facilitate trade missions, business matching and investment promotion between the two ASEAN economies.
NIFHA welcomes social housing delivery rise but calls for sustained funding to meet targets
NIFHA has welcomed a 17% rise in social housing starts in 2025/26 but warned that sustained funding is needed to meet Programme for Government targets. The response underlines the pressures facing Northern Ireland's housing association sector.
FAI appoints Paula Brady as head of refereeing in strategic leadership move
The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Paula Brady as head of refereeing, a strategic role spanning grassroots to international level. The appointment reflects how national sports associations are professionalising governance and development structures.
NI Food to Go Association names Power EPOS as official technology partner for members
The NI Food to Go Association has named Power EPOS as its official EPOS provider, giving members access to integrated hospitality technology and exclusive benefits. The partnership shows how trade bodies are using technology deals to deliver direct member value.
Analytics Institute shortlisted for Best Institute of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for sector leadership last year, the Analytics Institute was shortlisted for Best Institute of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its comprehensive representation of over 200 organisations and 5,000 professionals driving Ireland's data, analytics, and AI sectors through structured professional development and international expansion. The Institute's 2024 achievements, including 50+ events and innovative training programmes, addressed critical workforce demands as organisations across industries accelerated data-driven decision-making whilst confronting talent shortages, ethical governance challenges, and rapidly evolving technical capabilities that outpace traditional educational frameworks.
The Second-Mover Advantage: Why Associations Must Lead Ireland’s AI Productivity Push
Queen’s University Belfast’s AI productivity report urges a smart second-mover strategy for Northern Ireland. Irish associations have a defining opportunity to lead on lifelong learning, digital skills, and institutional AI readiness across the island.
Deloitte Korea and Korean Accounting Association host governance strategy seminar for corporate boards
South Korea's Deloitte DTTL and the Korean Accounting Association co-hosted a Seoul seminar on board governance strategy amid global economic uncertainty. The event shows how accounting bodies are responding to rapid regulatory and market shifts.
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