NICVA SUMMIT 2024

FUTURE
THINKING

22 OCTOBER 2024
W5, BELFAST

NICVA board members standing in bright tunnel of light holding signs to represent NICVA Summit 2024

Welcome

Future Thinking will bring charities, community groups and social enterprises together to learn, share and celebrate the value and diversity of Northern Ireland’s voluntary sector, creating a space to inspire, connect and strengthen. NICVA members will be hosting a variety of engagement hubs and discussions throughout the day, tackling key topics including digital transformation, AI, misinformation, community action, gender equality, and collaboration.

Programme

  • 9.00am:
    Registration and Refreshments

    10.00am:
    Welcome & Opening Address hosted by Tara Mills

    10.30am:
    Opening Plenary: Future-Proof Your Workforce: How to Thrive in the Digital Age

    11.30am:
    Coffee Break and Networking

    12pm:
    Engagement Hubs

    1.15pm:
    Lunch, Networking and Entertainment

    2.45pm:
    Engagement Hubs

    4pm:
    Closing Plenary: Misinformation in the Digital Age - What Can We Do About It?

    5pm-7pm:
    Drinks reception and Networking

Aerial view of the Odyssey Belfast
An image of the W5 theatre venue
One of our speakers talking on stage

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NICVA to encourage ‘Future Thinking’ at upcoming landmark Summit

The highly anticipated ‘Future Thinking’ Summit will be held at W5 Belfast on Tuesday 22 October, bringing charities, community groups and social enterprises together to learn, share and celebrate the value and diversity of Northern Ireland’s voluntary sector.

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