The Heroes Stage is hosted by Andrea Hayes and each day, a number of panel discussions are held, covering a range of topics, across all industry sectors.

Industry Heroes and current apprentices have been invited onto the Heroes Stage to share their stories. Hear how some of our speakers started as an appretntices and worked their way up to becoming a CEO or how some of our speakers began their careers in a particular industry.

The Heroes Stage is a plaftform that can help educate, inspire and motivate Worldskills Ireland 2023 visitors to follow their passions, whatever that may be! A Guest speaker will join Andrea Hayes on the Heroes Stage each day and we are delighted to announce that this years Guest speakers are

• Richie Sadlier – Wednesday 20th September | 11:00am
• Donal Skehan – Thursday 21st September | 1.45pm
• Neven McGuire – Friday 22nd September | 11:00am

New to Heroes Stage 2023 – Parent Focus!

This year we have introduced two ‘Parents Focus’ Heroes Stage panel discussion on Friday 22nd September.

This is an opportunity for Parents and teachers of Secondry level students to gain insight into the various education options tavailable in Ireland. Hear from organisations such as 

• NAO (National Apprenticeship Office)
• CareersPortal.ie
• Parentline
• MTU Cork
• Institute of Guidance Counsellors
• ThisIsFET
• Solas