"Dublin: Europe’s Capital of Digital Innovation and Talent" Joan Mulvihill, CEO, Irish Internet Association, speaking on 4 June at Dublin Beijing Business Summit during Asia Business Week Dublin 2014

1. ASIA BUSINESS WEEK DUBLIN
Dublin Beijing Business Summit
4 June 2014
Dublin: Europe’s Capital of Digital Innovation and Talent
Joan Mulvihill, CEO,
Irish Internet Association

2. TWIN INNOVATION HUBS
DUBLIN – Europe’s capital of digital innovation and talent
Perspectives from the Irish Internet Association

3. EUROPE’S DIGITAL CAPITAL
 10 of the top 10 Global ICT Companies
 9 of the top 10 Global Software Companies
 3 of the top 3 global Security Software Companies
 TheTop 10 “born in the internet’ companies
 Ranked first for availability of skilled labour
 Ranked first in Eurozone for ease of doing business
 93% of MNCs rate their investment in Ireland as a success

4. PILLARS OF SUCCESS
DIGITAL
LANDSCAPE
Collaboration
“Digitise the
Nation” for a
digital society
PEOPLE
50% of pop
under
34yrs of age
105,000
employed in
Technology
Commitment
to Education
ECONOMY
Strength of
Exports
Investment
Support

5. SOME BUILDING BLOCKS

6. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
 IP Management
 Data Protection
 Marketplace
 Skills
 Property and Facilities
 Professional Services

7. IMPRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
 GENERALLY
 We like people - we like talking to people, we like listening to peoples stories,we like
helping people, we are fun to work with, we like winning but we like to support the
underdog, we like to be liked and we really like it when people chose us.
 SPECIFICALLY
 The IIA exists to support ALL aspects of the digital economy; the digital companies and
the ones using digital to adapt and grow, the highly skilled and those starting out.
 The IIA loves being able to connect people with the right people, equip people with the
right skills, give people time and support, tell everyone about them when they do well,
help them when they need help.

8. FIND US HERE @IIA WWW.IIA.IE
OR HERE…..
The Irish Internet Association
The Digital Hub
157Thomas Street
Dublin 8
@joanmulvihill
On 01 5424154
Or joan@iia.ie or members@iia.ie