BUSINESS POST PUBLIC SECTOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

November 24th 2026

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2

Public Sector Women in Leadership 2026

Leading Transformation Across Public Service

The Business Post Public Sector Women in Leadership Conference returns this November, bringing together senior leaders from across government, public bodies and industry to explore the future of leadership in Ireland’s public service.

At a time of rapid change across housing, healthcare, climate and digital delivery, the conference will examine how women in leadership are driving progress, shaping policy and delivering impact at scale.

Through a focused programme of keynotes and discussions, the event will explore cross-sector collaboration, innovation, inclusive leadership and the practical realities of leading in today’s public service.

Join peers, policymakers and industry leaders for a day of insight, connection and forward-thinking leadership.

Topics include:

What You'll Take Away:

  • Leadership in the age of AI
  • Future workforce and talent strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Change management
  • Career progression and leadership development
  • Building influence and executive presence
  • Public sector innovation
  • Diversity, inclusion and representation
  • Mentorship and sponsorship
  • Financial confidence and pensions
  • High-performing teams
  • Creating pathways for future leaders
  • Women leading organisational change
  • The public service leader of 2030
  • Actionable leadership strategies you can apply immediately
  • Insights from some of Ireland’s most influential public sector leaders
  • Practical guidance on career progression and leadership development
  • New approaches to managing change and transformation
  • Greater confidence in navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI
  • Valuable new connections across the public sector
  • Opportunities to participate in a national mentoring network

Who should attend

All aspiring female leaders within the public sector including all departments and agencies, local authorities, semi-state organisations and government administrations including:

  • Heads/Directors
  • Principal Officers
  • Assistant Principal Officers
  • Executive Officers
  • Policy Advisor/Officers
  • Senior Managers
  • Director Generals
  • Management and Consulting Companies
  • Public Sector Recruitment & Workforce Solutions Providers
  • Legal Firms
  • Change and Transformation Executives
  • Project Managers
  • Heads of Procurement
  • Career Coaching Consultants
  • Relevant policy-makers and advisors in national and local government
  • Leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
  • CEOs, CTOs and other senior IT executives in tech
  • Engineers, Scientists, Analysts and Programmers

Topics include

  • Leadership in the age of AI
  • Future workforce and talent strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Change management
  • Career progression and leadership development
  • Building influence and executive presence
  • Public sector innovation
  • Diversity, inclusion and representation
  • Mentorship and sponsorship
  • Financial confidence and pensions
  • High-performing teams
  • Creating pathways for future leaders
  • Women leading organisational change
  • The public service leader of 2030

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2025 Highlights

Contact us

For sponsorship opportunities contact:

Grace Aungier
Portfolio Director
Business Post Experiences

Mob: 086 088 0845
Email: [email protected]
Website: businesspostevents.com

For any queries or table sales, contact:

Jackie Bryan Conference Facilitator Tel: +353 87 055 7913 Email: [email protected]

Who should attend

All aspiring female leaders within the public sector including all departments and agencies, local authorities, semi-state organisations and government administrations including:

  • Heads/Directors
  • Principal Officers
  • Assistant Principal Officers
  • Executive Officers
  • Policy Advisor/Officers
  • Senior Managers
  • Director Generals
  • Management and Consulting Companies
  • Public Sector Recruitment & Workforce Solutions Providers
  • Legal Firms
  • Change and Transformation Executives
  • Project Managers
  • Heads of Procurement
  • Career Coaching Consultants
  • Relevant policy-makers and advisors in national and local government
  • Leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
  • CEOs, CTOs and other senior IT executives in tech
  • Engineers, Scientists, Analysts and Programmers

Topics include

  • Leadership in the age of AI
  • Future workforce and talent strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Change management
  • Career progression and leadership development
  • Building influence and executive presence
  • Public sector innovation
  • Diversity, inclusion and representation
  • Mentorship and sponsorship
  • Financial confidence and pensions
  • High-performing teams
  • Creating pathways for future leaders
  • Women leading organisational change
  • The public service leader of 2030

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Sponsorship Enquiry

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