# Talent Summit

- Dates: 24 September 2026
- Location: SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh 4G Astro Pitches, Cork, Ireland
- Organiser: Sigmar Recruitment
- Industry: HR Tech

## About

Talent Summit Cork is an HR event focused on addressing the challenges of the evolving workplace, including economic realities, talent retention, AI adoption, and skills development. It is designed for leaders and HR professionals seeking insights to build resilient and human-centric organizations.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.talentsummit.ie/talent-summit-cork)
- [Agenda](https://www.talentsummit.ie/agenda)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Fiona Parfrey, Co-founder, Riley
- Kate English, Chief Economist, Deloitte
- Michelle O'Keefe, Co-founder
- Tracy Gunn, Co-founder
- Denis Cremin, Associate Director - Munster, Sigmar Recruitment

## Sponsors and partners

- Vhi

## Where to stay

- **Imperial Hotel**: 60 m from the venue, 4 stars, 76 South Mall, Cork, T12 A2YT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.imperialhotelcork.com)
  - Phone: +353 21 427 4040
- **Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, 94-95 South Mall, Cork, T12 EE72
  - [Hotel website](https://www.maldronhotelsouthmall.com/)
- **Premier Inn Cork City Centre Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 11 Morrison's Quay, Cork, T12 PF78
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/republic-of-ireland/cork/cork/cork-city-centre.html)
- **Clayton Hotel**: 390 m from the venue, 4 stars, Lapp's Quay, Cork, T12 RD6E
  - [Hotel website](https://www.claytonhotelcorkcity.com)
  - Phone: +353 21 422 4900
- **Moxy/Residence Inn, Cork City Centre**: 390 m from the venue, Camden Place, Cork
- **The Metropole Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, McCurtain Street, Cork, T23EEC3
  - [Hotel website](http://www.metropolecorkhotel.com/)
- **Issac's**: 440 m from the venue, 48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, T23 F6EK
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelisaacscork.com)
  - Phone: +353 21 450 0011
- **Ashley Hotel**: 440 m from the venue, 10 Coburg Street, Cork, T23 X9AK
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ashleyhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +353 21 450 1518

## What people are saying

- [Talent Summit Galway 2026 | Drive Change, Embrace Innovation Today — Talent Summit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEC4pv6d3wY)
- [Talent Summit 2025: Connections that Transform the Future](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcwUsZ4Nu5Y)
  - The 2nd edition of the Talent Summit—the event dedicated to the careers of FIAP students—took place on October 1st, creating a buzz and a significant positive impact.
- [Why Top Talent Development Brands Partner With the High Potential ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-QhuuV9hyw)
  - Richard Turrell, Marketing Director, shares why Handle Recruitment jumped at the opportunity to join the High Potential Talent Summit 2025 as a Talent Development Partner 🙌🏾 If you know ...

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