About IIEA’s YPN
YPN events are open to members of the Network and are free to attend! With an informal drinks reception taking place before each event, they provide excellent opportunities for early-career professionals to meet other emerging leaders and to hear insights from and interact with expert speakers.
Recent speakers to address the YPN include:
- Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland);
- Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science;
- Catherine Day, former Secretary-General of the European Commission;
- Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times;
- Claire D. Cronin, Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland;
- Declan Costello, Deputy
Director-General for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission;
- Senator Lynn Ruane, Member of Seanad Éireann;
- Ken Early, Presenter, Second Captains Podcast;
- Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec; and many more.
Between the ages of 20 and 35 and interested in attending a YPN event? You can express your interest in joining the network by contacting Daire Lawler, Chair of the YPN.
It is free to join the IIEA YPN.
Our Mission: To engage, develop and connect young professionals interested in public policy and international affairs.
Engage: The YPN gives its members insight into current developments in Irish and international affairs. Members have the opportunity to ask questions of, and present ideas to, leading policymakers and thought leaders.
Develop: The YPN builds its members’ capacity to contribute to public policy, and develops their understanding of international affairs.
Connect: The YPN connects its members with likeminded and innovative future leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Who We Are: The YPN draws its members from a wide range of backgrounds, including the civil service, NGOs, the legal profession, journalism, young entrepreneurs, embassy officials, academia, arts and culture, students, and the private sector.
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