Why Attend the INUSA Conference 2025 in New Jersey?

The Irish Network USA Conference 2025, scheduled from April 25th to 27th, offers a unique opportunity to connect with attendees from across the USA who are passionate about Irish culture, business, and community. Hosted in New Jersey, the conference begins with a networking reception in Morristown, fostering connections among attendees. 

The main conference events, including panels and a keynote lunch, will be held at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford soon to play host to the World Cup, providing an inspiring backdrop for discussions on creating connections to advance Irish Diaspora across the USA. The evening will continue with a casual evening gathering.

Concluding on Sunday with a brunch and optional local history tour back in Morristown, participants can immerse themselves in the area’s rich history. New Jersey’s vibrant Irish-American community and strategic location make it an ideal setting for this gathering.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Networking Reception
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
HOPS at Famished Frog
18 Washington St, Morristown, NJ

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Conference Plenary Sessions
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Note: FREE Parking is available at the Stadium in Lot F, and transportation will be provided for attendees staying at the conference hotel.

9:00–9:45 a.m. – Breakfast
9:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m. – Panels and Networking

• Welcome to INUSA’25

  • Steve Lenox

• Welcome from the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission

  • Bridget Murphy, Commissioner

• Greetings from the Irish Government

  • Ciara Delaney, Chief of Operations, Irish Embassy

• Sponsor Spotlight: Invest Northern Ireland

  • Andrea Haughian, Executive Vice President, Head of Americas, Invest Northern Ireland

  • Steve Lenox

• Immigration: A Legal Overview and What Reform Looks Like in the Community

  • Valerie McPherson Orlando, Business Immigration Lawyer – Senior Associate at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP

  • Maria Foley, Legal Coordinator, Emerald Isle Immigration Center

  • Siobhan Lyons, Moderator

• Engaging the Global Irish Through the Media

  • John Lee, Co-Counder and Co-Host, Irish Stew Podcast

  • Stacy McCormack, Founder, Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish Podcast

  • Kerry O’Shea, Editor, IrishCentral

  • Peter McDermott, Deputy Editor, Irish Echo

  • Alex Connell, Media Specialist, Oasis Media

  • Edel Howlin, Founder, Untapped Communications, Moderator

• Inclusive Recruitment: Fostering Connection through Heritage, Culture, and Accessibility

  • Nick Vera, Irish Network DC

12:10–1:00 p.m. – Keynote Lunch

• Brady O’Connor, Chief of External Affairs for the FIFA World Cup 26 New York/New Jersey Host Committee

1:00–3:20 p.m. – Panels and Networking

• An Irish Language Resurgence

• Vivienne Sayers, Irish Language Influencer, @Vivienne_in_NYC

• Engaging the Global Irish Through Sports

• Larry McCarthy, Past President, GAA

• Brian Quigley, Moderator

• The Future of Irish Lacrosse

• Kathleen Finnegan, Team Érie Manager and Coach, Ireland Lacrosse 

• Jack Halleron, U20, Ireland Lacrosse

• An American Student in Ireland

• Coby Zur

• Closing Remarks

• STADIUM TOUR – Field and Giants Legacy Club

3:45 p.m. – Visit to the NJ Hall of Fame at American Dream (next to the stadium)

7:00–9:00 p.m. – Networking Nightcap
Grasshopper Off the Green
41-43 Morris St
Morristown, NJ

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
11:15 a.m. – Brunch
Horseshoe Tavern
36 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ
(Across from the Hyatt Hotel)

1:00 p.m. – Optional Local History Tour
Exhibition: Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs
Acorn Hall
68 Morris Avenue
Morristown, NJ