As part of the “Ireland Week” festivities, the Irish Business Network Italy was launched by H.E. Patricia O’Brien, Ambassador of Ireland to Italy. The launch took place at the Westin Palace Hotel in Piazza della Repubblica and was attended by 160 guests of the Irish Embassy and the Irish Government trade agencies based in Milan, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, and Tourism Ireland.
Following the Ambassador’s presentation, where she outlined to the large audience of Irish and Italian companies present, Ireland’s current position on the European and world stage with particular reference to the recent celebration of 50 years of membership of the EU. She announced the official launch of the Irish Business Network Italy (IBNI) and provided a summary of its relevance and potential in further strengthening and deepening Irish – Italian relations.
The Honorary Consul of Ireland to Italy, Avv. Antonietta Marsaglia, the President of the IBNI, provided an overview of the new Association and encouraged those present to join. The IBNI’s first event is planned for the end April on the theme of Artificial Intelligence, with events on ESG and cybersecurity to follow.
As part of the launch, John Roche, head of Enterprise Ireland in Italy, invited two members of the IBNI Steering Committee, Nicola Farronato and Dario Cardile, two successful Italian serial entrepreneurs, to give a brief overview of the major advantages of doing business in Ireland, based on their own experience, as well as advice for Irish companies starting and scaling in the Italian market.
