The Download: The EU Presidency, Frankly

In a matter of weeks, Ireland takes the EU Presidency. But what does it actually mean for the people who work in communications?

On Thursday 2nd July, PRII is hosting The Download at EPIC for an evening of frank, focused conversation for senior communications professionals. No jargon, no waffle, just three informed voices in Irish public affairs giving you fifteen minutes each on what you actually need to know.

This is a free PRII member only event for senior communications professionals.

Andrea Pappin

Co-Founder, Common Good on The Reality

What the Presidency actually is and isn't. Plainly told.

David Geary

CEO, European Movement Ireland on The Mood

How Ireland really feels about Europe right now.

Kevin Cullinane

Deputy Director Communications, DAA on The Organisation

Inside Dublin Airport's comms planning for the Presidency

Melanie Farrell

Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Moderates a panel with Andrea Pappin, David Geary and Kevin Cullinane

The evening will be hosted by PRII CEO Laura Wall. We are also running the Confession Box, where you can submit your most honest questions to the panel anonymously, on the night or in advance to [email protected].

This is members only event for Senior Communication Professionals.

Thursday 2nd July · Doors 6pm · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Refreshments provided

The Download is brought to you by PRII in partnership with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

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EPIC Museum: About

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was created to honour the Irish diaspora abroad and recognise the vital contributions and monumental impact Irish people have made worldwide. The museum tells the moving and unforgettable stories of those who left the island of Ireland, and how they influenced and shaped the world. It’s a story of the Irish leaving our shores but never leaving their Irishness behind.

When you visit EPIC you don’t just read about history, you get fully immersed and experience this breath-taking story in state-of-the-art interactive galleries, complete with touch screens, motion sensor quizzes and a feast of powerful audio and video that bring Irish stories to life.

EPIC was awarded Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards three years in a row – (2019, 2020 & 2021) – the only European attraction to achieve this.