Old Scholars Networking Breakfast
Reconnect with fellow Old Scholars over a relaxed networking breakfast designed to spark conversation, strengthen professional connections, and celebrate the achievements of our community. Enjoy valuable industry insights, meet like-minded professionals, and be inspired by our keynote speaker — Old Scholar Alex Pengelly.
Date: Thursday 04 December
Time: 8am
Venue: Tetto – Bullitt Hotel
40a Church Lane
Belfast
BT1 4QN
We’re thrilled to welcome guest speaker Alex Pengelly (Class of 2010) — the creative force behind Nike’s groundbreaking Flyknit innovation. Alex’s designs have been worn on the world stage, including the 2024 Olympic Games, by global icons such as:
Kylian Mbappé
Erling Haaland
LeBron James
Roger Federer
Mo Farah (in his final professional race)
After nine years driving innovation at Nike, Alex now leads her own design consultancy firm and works with Gravity Sketch, collaborating with brands across the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Event attendees
| Old Scholar | Class of |
| Cara Haffey | 1995 |
| Jeff Smyth | 2009 |
| Ciara Lowe | 1993 |
| Shane Beckett | 1981 |
| Ian Harbinson | 2008 |
| Phil Chambers | 2006 |
| Ben Mckee | 2014 |
| Stephen Moore | Principal |
| Mark Gillespie | 1991 |
| James Henderson | 1991 |
| Michael Connor | 1998 |
| Noah Timothy Costa | 2025 |
| Susannah Boyce | 2017 |