Shared Island Innovators Conference
Shared Island Innovators Conference
Unlock funding opportunities and cross-border partnerships at the Shared Island Innovators Conference.
Join leaders, changemakers, and community innovators from across the island of Ireland for a special gathering exploring collaboration through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This half-day conference will feature:
- Inspiring case studies of cross-border cooperation
- A “Meet the Innovators” panel spotlighting grassroots success stories
- A consultation workshop on the tools & policies needed for deeper collaboration
- A funder showcase highlighting key agencies and programmes supporting shared island work
- Networking lunch & funder expo.
Whether you’re from a charity, community group, or social enterprise, this event offers the chance to connect, learn, and unlock new opportunities for shared impact.
This event is free to attend but places are limited so early registration is recommended.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place in-person
- Please email eileen@wheel.ie if you have any special requirement
Meet Your Presenter
Suzie Cahn brings over 25 years’ experience in community development, arts, sustainability education, and project management across Ireland. She currently directs iCommunity, a cross-border initiative of The Wheel and NICVA, fostering collaboration between community organisations and social enterprises. Suzie also leads the Shifting Tides Project (Creative Ireland’s Shared Island Creative Climate Action), connecting coastal communities through marine ecology and collaborative arts.
