Local Talent to Global Success – Local Enterprise Week 2026
As part of Local Enterprise Week, LEO South Cork invites you to an inspiring event celebrating how local ambition can translate into global success. This engaging session will spotlight the entrepreneurial journeys of Cork innovators who have built their brands, expanded internationally, and navigated the realities of scaling beyond local markets.
Our dynamic panel will feature:
- Will Sliney, Award winning comic book artist, MTU graduate and TV presenter Will Sliney is the Cork-based co-founder of Pioneertown Productions. A world famous and critically acclaimed comic book artist, Will has drawn some of the biggest comic books of all time including Spider-Man and Star Wars. Will has produced and starred in the TV series DRAW WITH WILL (Sky Kids) and WILL SLINEY'S STORYTELLERS (RTE).His viral art movement #WEWILLDRAW was featured in The New York Times, BBC News, GQ, Vogue, IGN, CBC, CNBC.
Hollie Moran, the founder of Wiz Digital Services, a tech skills and software‑development‑as‑a‑service company providing expert project teams to help businesses deliver and scale digital projects. Known for her Build–Operate–Transfer approach, she brings practical insight into growing a tech‑led service business from Cork to global clients.
- Chris Kent, award‑winning comedian and Cork native, joining the conversation as an entrepreneur in a sector not traditionally viewed through a business lens. Chris will speak candidly about building a sustainable creative enterprise, developing an international profile, and managing the business side of a career in the performing arts.
Designed for start‑ups, creatives, growth‑focused businesses, and anyone interested in scaling their impact, this event will deliver:
- Practical and actionable business takeaways
- Honest, lived experience from industry leaders
- Insights into building a global presence from Cork
- Valuable networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals
Join us to hear how local talent is making a global mark—and to connect with a business‑minded audience ready to do the same.
