Cork’s potential as convention hub and food technology leader outlined

A number of Cork’s most successful businesspeople took to the stage at the inaugural Cork Global Economic Forum and Network Event yesterday to try and plot a plan for the future of the region.

Speaking as part of the gathering, head of Vodafone, Anne O’Leary, emphasised the role that a new convention centre in the city could play in turning the region into a conference-host leader in Europe.

Independent News and Media chairman Leslie Buckley said there was a need to develop a science and technology park.