Join us for a festive and inspiring afternoon at the Festive Fusion: Powerhouse lunch, celebrating the achievements of 2025 and looking ahead to an exciting year in 2026.

Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office, Carlow County Library Service, County Carlow Chamber, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and Southeast Technological University invite you to attend the Festive Fusion: Powerhouse Lunch on Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 12-2pm.

This special event brings together businesswomen from across Co. Carlow for an afternoon of networking and inspiration. It is the final Powerhouse event of the year, making it a perfect opportunity to reflect, connect, and look forward to 2026 and the possibilities of exporting to Northern Ireland.

We are delighted to welcome Naomh McElhatton as our keynote speaker. Recently named Northern Ireland’s Most Inspirational Woman in STEM, Naomh is a dynamic entrepreneur, AI strategist, and mentor with over two decades of experience helping businesses harness innovation for growth. As the Irish Ambassador for Women in AI and founder of the Business of AI Club, Naomh brings a wealth of insight into how technology, collaboration, and cross-border trade can drive business success.