Growth Frontiers Global - Dublin

25-28 January 2026 | St. Stephens Green + The RDS, Dublin

Future Global Leaders Academy

Date 28 January 2026

08:30 | Chair’s opening remarks

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Conor Burke

Conor Burke
Director | KPMG Read more

09:00 | Deep-dive ABS Market

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Jian Hu

Jian Hu
Managing Director and Head of Americas Corporate Structured Finance | Moody's Ratings Read more

09:45 | The Engine Market

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Kane Ray

Kane Ray
Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket | IBA Read more

10:25 | Key Tax and Accounting Issues in Aviation Finance

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Conor Burke

Conor Burke
Director | KPMG Read more

11:05 | Optimizing Leasing Decisions

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Marie Ryan

Marie Ryan
Head of Commercial Insights | Avolon Read more

11:50 | The increasing role private credit is playing in the market

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Matthew Pawlak

Matthew Pawlak
Senior Associate | K&L Gates Read more

12:20 | Cape Town Convention

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Helen Biggin

Helen Biggin
Partner | Vedder Price Read more

13:00 | Lunch

Venue: St. Stephens Green + The RDS, Dublin

14:00 | Expectation versus Reality: How does industry practice accord with legal frameworks?

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

A discussion about the common industry views and practices that do not necessarily align with the law.

Some common myths exposed when it comes to aircraft repossession.

Suggestions for best practice in contentious redelivery situations and how to avoid pitfalls.

Speakers:

Reece Davison

Reece Davison
Partner | Alius Law Read more

14:40 | Risks, Rights, and Relationships: Making Sense of RORAs

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Shauna Maguire

Shauna Maguire
SVP Commercial Negotiation & Execution | SMBC Aviation Capital Read more

15:20 | Beyond the Boilerplate: Deciphering the import of end of contract provisions

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

US law and contrast with UK law for leases and finance documents

Speakers:

Elizabeth Evans

Elizabeth Evans
Partner | Clyde & Co Read more

16:00 | IT Panel

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Paul Conroy

Paul Conroy
Head of Aviation | Impetus Read more

Jorg Koletzki

Jorg Koletzki
CIO | Aercap Read more

Eamon O’Sullivan

Eamon O’Sullivan
Head of IT | DAE Capital Read more

Declan Corcoran

Declan Corcoran
Head of Digital Innovation | Abelo Read more

Ciara McCarthy

Ciara McCarthy
Head of Business Alignment and Technology | Orix Aviation Read more

16:40 | How the aviation finance segment should consider and navigate financial risk as it relates to new climate regulations

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Erin Smith

Erin Smith
Business Development | Estuaire Read more

17:20 | Closing Remarks

Venue: Corrigan Hall at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Speakers:

Conor Burke

Conor Burke
Director | KPMG Read more

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