# Event Details - **Event Name**: Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Founders pitch, connect and explore international growth with special guest Ambassador Kara Owen CMG.About this EventAmbitious companies are not defined by geography. They are defined by vision.Global Perspectives, Local Impact is part of the Women in Business Forum series hosted by Propelor BIC.This event brings founders, senior leaders, and stakeholders together for a focused, high-level conversation about international scale - and the leadership required to achieve it.At the centre of this event is a rare opportunity: direct insight from Kara Owen CMG, appointed British Ambassador to Ireland in October 2025.With senior diplomatic experience including British High Commissioner to Singapore and Director for the Americas at the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Kara has shaped international trade relationships, led across cultures and navigated complex global negotiations.Her presence brings more than profile. It brings perspective.In a live fireside conversation with Propelor’s Deputy CEO Rosemary Ward, they will explore:What global leadership really demandsHow cross-border relationships are built and sustainedThe evolving UK–Ireland innovation landscapeThe role governments and international networks can play in supporting female-led enterpriseFounder Spotlight: The NextWave GenerationOpening the event are three female founders currently progressing through NextWave - Enterprise Ireland’s national female accelerator, delivered by the Irish BICs. Each represents the strength of the emerging female founder pipeline in the region.Ruth Dooley – CTO & Co-Founder, GeoXenRuth leads GeoXen, a no-code platform transforming spatial transcriptomics analysis. With a background in Artificial Intelligence, she is making complex genomic data accessible to researchers without coding expertise.Jenni Dowley – Founder, Building BonesA Chartered Physiotherapist, Jenni has developed Building Bones, a digital health platform improving osteoporosis outcomes and reducing falls. Combining exercise, education, lifestyle and nutrition into personalised programmes, she has translated clinical expertise into a scalable, technology-enabled healthcare solution with international relevance.Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron – Co-Founder, verðaElaine co-founded verða, a Performance Operations company applying chronobiological science to business performance. By aligning critical decision-making and collaboration with natural energy patterns, she is challenging traditional work structures and building measurable commercial advantage.Event FormatThree high-impact founder pitchesA fireside leadership conversation with the British AmbassadorA panel discussion on scaling internationally, investment positioning and diverse leadershipWho Should Attend?Founders at any stage of international ambitionWomen in senior management shaping growth strategyInvestors and ecosystem stakeholdersBritish businesses operating in the regionIf you are building beyond your local market, navigating funding conversations, or seeking credible international networks, this event provides direct access to both emerging founders and global diplomatic leadership.Seats are limited. Early booking is strongly advised. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilmeaden/global-perspectives-local-impact-a-women-in-business-event/100001983780284232 - **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Kilmeaden - **state**: WD - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Mount Congreve Gardens & Country Estate - **lat**: 52.2409475 - **long**: -7.2190923 - **full address**: Mount Congreve Gardens & Country Estate, Kilmeaden, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3197c3597735efad2def4cb1f03568779ac8af4ac78e40db875e7ddfb60f8f58-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1e305d-gmir.jpg?v=1772332222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event being held? - **A:** Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Mount Congreve Gardens & Country Estate, Kilmeaden, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event? - **A:** Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event is organized by Propelor. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Global Perspectives, Local Impact: A Women in Business event is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kilmeaden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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