The Global Economic Summit 2025 has officially been launched by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.

The bilateral international gathering takes place in Kerry from Monday, May 26, until Wednesday, May 28.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney will be among the guests welcomed to the Europe Hotel and Resort in Killarney for the Global Economic Summit 2025.

Globalisation, international conflict, health equity and the Gen AI revolution will be high on the agenda at this year’s event.

Keynote speakers will offer unparalleled insight into these topics that present global decision-making challenges.

Accenture is returning as the headline sponsor for the second year running.

Other partners include Google, Elkstone and Kerry County Council.

Jonathan McCrea will be Master of Ceremonies for the Global Economic Summit 2025.

“The Global Economic Summit (GES) represents a unique opportunity each year to bring together business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time,” said Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe.

“Against an increasingly uncertain international economic backdrop, this year’s summit takes on particular significance as a forum to identify the key global challenges before us and forge a path forward.”

Megan Cassidy, MD of the Global Economic Summit, said: “The success of last year’s Global Economic Summit proves that Ireland can and should convene global leaders at this scale,”

“The Summit bottles Ireland’s incredible speed of change – from an agri-economy to a European Tech Leader – and uses that as a catalyst for progress and partnership. 

There is no better place than the beautiful surrounds of Killarney for fresh thinking and solutions.”

“The partnerships we saw born at last year’s retreat make us incredibly excited for GES25 when the world’s eyes are on Kerry again.”

Photo: Hilary O' Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Megan Cassidy, MD of the Global Economic Summit. (Pic: Fergal Phillips)