AmCham Emerging Leaders Development Programme
The AmCham Emerging Leaders Development Programme provides emerging leaders with a unique opportunity to join a dynamic cross-sector and cross-function leadership development programme. This includes the flagship three-day AmCham Hackathon, as well as masterclasses, networking events and bespoke engagements. The programme focuses on building core leadership skills, while also expanding participants' professional network and introducing them to AmCham's leadership network.
Who is the programme aimed at?
An individual identified & nominated by the member company who:
- Displays high potential for leadership
- Advanced in relation to their own functional area
- Those whom the organisation recognises would benefit from wider cross functional, cross sector network experience
Throughout the programme, participants will:
- Develop and test leadership skills
- Expand network while working with cross-sector and cross-functional peers
- Meet senior leadership of the wider AmCham network
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of their unique make-up and insights into their preferences for thinking and behaving
- Develop a deeper understanding of different individuals on teams, promoting better communication, teamwork and performance
AmCham Hackathon 2026
The Emerging Leader Development Programme culminates with participants bringing together everything they have touched on over the course of the programme in multi-disciplinary, cross-sector teams. The three-day Hackathon is an opportunity for participants to apply their learnings while working collaboratively in a supportive, exciting, challenging environment with their emerging leaders peer group.
Participants will work together to hack a solution to our AmCham Hackathon 2026 Challenge. The Challenge will be set by the American Chamber Board of Directors and shared with the participants at at the Hackathon Primer session in April. It will aim to focus on creating a solution that is innovative, practical, applicable, and enhances Ireland as a great place to live and work.
Learn More
If you are interested in learning more about this programme please view our 2025/2026 brochure by clicking below.
Contact Us
If you would like to get in touch with our Leadership Development team to discuss this programme, please reach out to:
Niall Mc Govern, Head of Leadership Development - n.mcgovern@amcham.ie
Orna Mulhern, Leadership Development Programmes Manager - o.mulhern@amcham.ie
What our graduates say...
I have been part of AmCham for many years and their initiatives, networking opportunities and leadership development programmes provided have been invaluable for Venga and for myself. The Emerging Leaders programme in particular, has been a highlight for me.
Such a terrific opportunity to network, connect, learn and develop amongst like-minded people, yet very diverse skillsets, backgrounds and sectors. I would absolutely recommend participating in the American Chamber Emerging Leaders Programme.
The Emerging Leaders programme exceeded my expectations in terms of networking, collaboration and quality of masterclasses. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills and boost their network.