22 October 2026
Hosted by Emergency Logistics Team (ELT) in partnership with Carmichael
Ireland is uniquely positioned to play a far greater role in global emergency humanitarian response—across conflict zones, natural disasters, and pandemics. This webinar brings together leaders from the Irish Defence Forces, NGOs, universities, and the corporate sector to explore how Ireland can strengthen its contribution to rapid‑response logistics, emergency coordination, and accredited humanitarian training.
What You’ll Learn
- How Ireland’s neutrality, academic excellence, and civil‑society strength create strategic advantages in emergency response
- The critical role of emergency logistics in conflict, disaster, and pandemic operations
- Opportunities to embed emergency‑response education in Irish schools, universities, and professional training
- How Defence Forces, NGOs, and corporate actors can collaborate to build national surge capacity
- Pathways for Ireland to become a centre of excellence for humanitarian emergency training and coordination
Who Should Attend
- Humanitarian and NGO professionals
- Defence Forces and emergency‑services personnel
- Academics, educators, and curriculum designers
- CSR leaders and corporate sustainability teams
- Students and early‑career professionals interested in humanitarian action
Why This Matters
Emergency response is becoming more complex, more frequent, and more global. Ireland has the capability—and the responsibility—to shape the next generation of humanitarian readiness.
Join us for a high‑impact session that blends academic insight with operational practice and sets the stage for Ireland’s future role in global emergency response.
Keynote Speaker
Will Holden Doctoral Candidate & CEO, Emergency Logistics Team (ELT)
Panellists
Colin Lee – Goal Global – Director of Programme and Operations
Hugh Swift – Irish Humanitarian 25+ years of experience in African, francophone countries
Professor Joanne Murphy, University of Birmingham
James Kearney – Network Manager at CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet
Date: 20th November 2026, 12pm-1pm