AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22
Delegates should plan to arrive in Dublin, Ireland by 10:00 a.m. to ensure they don’t miss the official Welcome Dinner. A Hospitality Suite will be available to accommodate early arrival as we set the stage for a productive and engaging Leadership Exchange experience!
Today's key activities include:
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Check-in & Registration
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Hospitality Suite & Lunch
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Bailey's Tasting
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Welcome Dinner
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After Party
Agenda:
WELCOME TO DUBLIN
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Delegate Check-In | The Westbury Hotel
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival at The Westbury, delegates may leave luggage with the concierge and visit the Indy Chamber check-in table to pick up registration materials and everything needed for the week ahead.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite & Lunch | Sponsored by NFP
The Westbury Hotel Ballroom | Partners Welcome
Ease into your first day in Dublin with fellow delegates in the LEX Hospitality Suite. Stop in for lunch, connect with the delegation and enjoy a comfortable home base as everyone arrives and settles in for the week.
5:00 p.m.
Bailey's Tasting
The Westbury Hotel Ballroom | Partners Welcome
Kick off the evening with a taste of Ireland during a special Baileys experience at The Westbury. Join fellow delegates and partners for a relaxed gathering before we depart for our official opening celebration.
6:30 p.m.
Delegates Meet in the Lobby
6:45 p.m.
Travel to Guinness Storehouse
7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Cocktail Reception | Sponsored by Ports of Indiana
Guinness Storehouse | Partners Welcome | Business Casual
Raise a glass to the start of LEX 2026 during our opening reception at the Guinness Storehouse. Reconnect with fellow Central Indiana leaders, meet members of the delegation and enjoy one of Dublin’s signature settings before dinner.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner & Opening Keynote | Sponsored by Butler University
Featured Speaker Sponsor: Barnes & Thornburg
Guinness Storehouse | Partners Welcome | Business Casual
Our opening conversation sets the stage for LEX by exploring the remarkable political and economic transformation of modern Ireland. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Liz O’Donnell, moderated by Butler University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Michael Hole, will examine leadership, negotiation and compromise surrounding the Good Friday Agreement—and how Ireland’s transformation helped create the foundation for decades of economic growth.
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
After Party | Sponsored by Elements Financial
Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar | Partners Welcome | Business Casual
Cap off our opening night high above Dublin in the Guinness Storehouse’s iconic Gravity Bar. Enjoy panoramic views of the city, conversation with fellow delegates and an informal close to our first evening together.
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WEDNESDAY SEPT. 23
Today's key activities include:
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Breakfast
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Morning Content
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Lunch
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Work-in-Action Sessions
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Small Group Dinners
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Tip: Today's attire is business casual with some walking expected.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Delegate Breakfast - Sponsored by Ivy Tech
The Westbury Hotel Ballroom | Business Casual
Start the day over breakfast with fellow LEX delegates before our first full morning of programming. Grab coffee, connect with the delegation and settle in for a day exploring the forces behind Ireland’s economic transformation.
9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Morning Content Sessions
The Westbury Hotel Ballroom | Business Casual
Our first full day of LEX programming takes a deeper look at Ireland’s economic growth story, from foreign direct investment and life sciences to innovation and healthcare partnerships. Throughout the morning, Irish and Indiana leaders will explore the policies, partnerships and institutions that have helped Ireland compete globally and the lessons that may translate to Central Indiana.
Welcome Remarks & Level Setting | Sponsored by Business Furniture Co.
10:40 - 10:55 a.m.
Crossroads for Growth: FDI as a Foundation for Ireland's Growth
Ireland has become one of the world’s most recognizable success stories for foreign direct investment—but that success was built over decades. This conversation explores how tax policy, talent, infrastructure, connectivity, institutional leadership and quality of place came together to create an ecosystem for international investment, and how Ireland continues moving toward increasingly high-value innovation and economic activity.
Moderator: David Lewis, Vice Chairman, Indiana Sports Corp.; Co-Chair, Nonstop Growth Fund
Panelists: Feargal O’Rourke, Chairman, IDA Ireland; Gerard Brady, Chief Economist, IBEC; Michael McDowell, Senator and Former Deputy Prime Minister
10:40 - 10:55 a.m.
Break
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Accelerating an Economic Engine: The Future of Ireland’s Life Sciences Growth Strategy
Explore how Ireland built a globally competitive life sciences ecosystem through policy, infrastructure, talent, investment and industry partnerships. Beginning with a look at the evolving European regulatory environment, the conversation will examine what Ireland must do next to drive innovation, strengthen homegrown companies and sustain its competitiveness over the coming decade.
Moderator: Emmett Devereux, Cook Medical
Panelists: John Nugent, Head of Medical Technologies & Healthcare Services, IDA Ireland; Pat Daly, Director General, Limerick City & County Council; additional panelist to be confirmed
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch
Location: The Westbury Hotel Ballroom
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Live Survey & Reaction Session
1:30 p.m.
Meet in the lobby and board buses for travel to Work-in-Action Sessions
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Work-in-Action Sessions
Location: Please find your session assignment on the back of your name badge.
Attire: Business Casual
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Break & Travel to Small Group Dinners
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Small Group Dinners
Location: Please find your dinner assignment on the back of your name badge.
Attire: Business Casual
9 - 11 p.m.
Flex Time on Your Own
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
Today's activities include:
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Breakfast Sponsored by Ivy Tech
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Morning Content
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Wrap Up Session Sponsored by Marian University
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Lunch
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Afternoon Work-in-Action Sessions
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Farewell Cocktail Reception Sponsored by ARI
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Farewell Dinner Sponsored by Sponsored by Indy Economic Development
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Tip: Today's attire is business casual during sessions - cocktail attire during the farewell dinner.
Agenda:
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Breakfast - Sponsored by Ivy Tech
Location: The Westbury Hotel
Attire: Business Casual
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Morning Content Session
Location: The Westbury Hotel
Attire: Business Casual
9:15 - 9:25 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
Panel 1: Coming Soon
10:25 - 10:40 a.m.
Audience Q&A
10:40 - 10:55 a.m.
Break
11 - 11:05 a.m.
Intro Remarks
11:05 - 11:45 a.m.
Panel 2: Coming Soon
11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Audience Q&A
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch
Location: The Westbury Hotel Ballroom
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Wrap-Up: Live Survey & Reaction Session - Sponsored by Marian University
1:30 p.m.
Meet in the lobby and board buses for travel to Work-in-Action Sessions
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Work-in-Action Sessions
Please find your session assignment on the back of your name badge.
Attire: Business Casual
5:30pm Meet in the Lobby
5:40 p.m.
Travel to Farewell Dinner
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Farewell Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by ARI
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Farewell Dinner - Sponsored by Indy Economic Development
Location: Christ Cathedral
Partners Welcome
Attire: Cocktail
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
8-12pm
Breakfast for All
Location: The Westbury Hotel Ballroom - Partners Welcome
After a dynamic few days of insightful discussions and meaningful connections, Friday is a flexible travel day as delegates head home, inspired to apply new ideas and perspectives to the Indy region.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
LEX 2026: NEXT STEPS SESSION
Tuesday, November 3 | 2-3pm | Commission Row
Please join us for a post-trip meeting, as we reflect on the lessons and inspiration from LEX 2026. This follow-up session will focus on turning those insights into action. Together, we'll discuss how to bring what we learned to Indianapolis.
Your participation is essential to ensure we carry the momentum forward. Don't miss this opportunity to help lead what's next for the Indy region!
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PRE-TRIP SESSION
Wednesday, September 9 | 10-11am | Virtual
Please join us for a pre-trip meeting, where will share updates, answer FAQs and provide support for upcoming travel.
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