European Maritime Day 2025

21–23 May 2025 | Cork, Ireland

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Seamus Kearney

Conference moderator

Seamus Kearney Media

Lyon, France

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International presenter & conference moderator. Dual Irish & New Zealand citizen. Ex-Euronews, BBC, Radio France International & Radio New Zealand.

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Journalist; correspondent; media trainer; conference moderator; media relations consultant.
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About me

Seamus Kearney is a senior journalist and conference moderator, known for facilitating engaging discussions on European issues including environmental and marine policy. A dual Irish and New Zealand citizen, he has moderated for numerous international organisations and projects including the European Blue Forum and the Marine Spatial Planning Platform. Drawing on his 30 years’ experience as a presenter and broadcast journalist, Seamus strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging diverse perspectives and dynamic exchanges among stakeholders. Seamus has worked for the likes of Euronews, the BBC, Radio France International and Radio New Zealand. As well as moderating high-level international conferences and roundtables, he provides analysis and reports on European politics, business news and social and environmental issues. Seamus is based in Lyon, France.

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Skills

  • Journalism
  • moderator
  • facilitator
  • Storytelling
  • Communication
  • Presenter
  • media

Interests

  • Europe
  • maritime
  • Politics
  • social
  • Communication
  • media

Speaker sessions (6)

Thursday, 22 May 2025

09:15 - 09:45

Official opening session

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.

10:00 - 10:45

Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue- Policy Session

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.

11:15 - 12:00

Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue- Sustainable Blue Economy Session

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.

12:00 - 12:45

Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue -International Dimenssion Session

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.

Friday, 23 May 2025

09:00 - 09:30

Wrap up from the Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.

11:15 - 12:15

Synergies between Sea basins strategies

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council

Due to a limited capacity of the Millenium Hall several listening areas will be available during the plenary sessions: Millenium Foyer and Atrium Foyer(Ground Floor) and Balcony( 250 seats) and Council Chamber (86 seats) at 1st Floor.