The Future Leaders Network comes together again: a group of young professionals across diverse industries who are looking for innovative ways to connect. Our network is a vibrant mix of emerging professionals, whether just starting their career or well into their professional journey, ready to connect, innovate and inspire. Owing to popular demand, we are bringing back our speed networking events – so get ready for an evening of connection, special insights and some operatic excitement!

The second round of Networking in a New Key will bring together young professionals from different fields in rounds of speed networking. To keep the conversations flowing, we’ll provide a selection of food and drinks throughout the night. Things don’t stop at speed networking, however – hear our guest panel offer key insights into career-building, the impact of arts and culture on your professional life, and celebrate our upcoming production of Madama Butterfly with some live opera. Our wonderful panel of speakers includes Arts Council member and financial/tax consultant, Gaby Smyth; Chief People officer for Sprout and Co. and founder of Pitch a Friend Ireland, Gráinne O’Hogan; Spencer Lennox Managing Director, Bryan Durkan; and Executive Director of Irish National Opera, Diego Fasciati

Whether you’re a lover of opera or you’re experiencing it for the first time, Networking in a New Key promises to be an evening of unique experiences and community-building. If you’ve been considering taking your career to the next level or simply want to meet new people in a unique setting, then this event is for you.

Join us on Tuesday, 28 October at the Botanical Garden Bar in Opium Dublin for an evening with a special celebratory feel, as the Future Leaders Network is a newly award-winning initiative! To celebrate, we are giving away several special prizes:

• Our top prize of two tickets to Madama Butterfly at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, interval drinks and and a post-show restaurant voucher at Osteria Lucio,
• Four gin tasting tickets at the Stillgarden Distillery;
• Two five-class passes at The Space Between.

There’s strength in numbers – so encourage a friend or coworker to sign up with you. The more diverse industries in the room, the better! Book your free space for this unique event now.

If you cannot make this event, but are interested in participating in our events in the future, you can join the Future Leaders Network by emailing development@irishnationalopera.ie. 

This initiative is supported by Spencer Lennox.

Winner of the Business to Arts CBRE Creativity in the Workplace Award.