27.01.2014
Final Line Up for Rubicon 2014 Announced
The final line up of speakers and contributors for Rubicon has been unveiled. The third Rubicon gathering, which will focus on the theme of justice, takes place in Rathmines Town Hall this Saturday, February 1, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
The keynote speaker is Shane Claiborne activist, author and founder of the Simple Way Community in Philadelphia. Shane will be joined by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, who will speak at the opening of the conversation about justice as well as the Papal Nuncio, the Most Revd Charles John Brown.
Other contributors who will be involved this year include:
· John Foong: Head of Mid–market Sales and Demand Management, Google Enterprise: Europe, Middle East and Africa
· Gavin Jennings: Presenter of Morning Ireland
· Daniel Ramamoorthy: Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Startup & Government Advisor to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD
· Lauren Shaw: Human Trafficking
· Dr. James Gallan: Dublin City University, Dept of Law and Government
· Brother Martin Bennett: Capuchian Friary
· Elaine Moore: Women’s Shelter, Rathmines
· Thywill Bankole: Chair of Fingal Ethnic Network
· Graham Jones: Solas Project Head Gardener and Social Entrepreneur Award Winner
· Cameron Stewart: Brand Consultant / Fmr Ark Clothing
· Lydia Monds: Education Advisor, Bishops’ Appeal
There will be a live video feed from Rothar Africa cyclists who are traveling from Cairo to Capetown for charity and there will be many more.
Founded by Greg Fromholz and the Revd Rob Jones, the gathering is a Holy Trinity, Rathmines, initiative which aims to create a place where the big questions can be debated and talked about. It draws together people to collaborate intentionally and explore ideas about how people of faith can continue to engage in all their spheres of influence.
The contributors will join 110 new influencers to chat in a ‘TED–esque’ format with interaction, table discussion and tea.
The organisers are delighted with the reaction the third Rubicon conference has received. “We’re really blown away with the variety of contributors this year. And being that we’re at capacity it’s going to be a hothouse of compelling conversation, hopefully leading to action,” Greg Fromholz and Rob Jones say.
Saturday’s session is fully booked but there is still space to hear Shane speak at Holy Trinity, Rathmines, at 11.45 am on Sunday February 2. See www.wearerubicon.com for more details or on Twitter at @wearerubicon.