
Conference Programme NWED 2011
The Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise
Wednesday 16th November
14.00 – Arrival, Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs, and Informal Networking
15.00 – Workshop on Social Media with Damien Mulley
17.00 – Tea/Coffee and Informal Networking, Hotel Check in, time out.
18.30 – Formal Networking event
20.00 – Supper and Informal Networking
Guest Speaker Joan Burton T.D., Minister for Social Protection
Registered delegates can enjoy both formal and informal networking with a light buffet meal and refreshments. Included in delegate fee, but prior booking is essential.
14.00 – 18.00 – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential
Exhibition throughout the afternoon
Thursday 17th November
8.00 - Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs and Informal Networking
8.00 – 9.30; 10.30 – 12.30; 2.00 – 3.00; – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential
Exhibition throughout the day, close of exhibition at 3.00 p.m.
9.30 – Welcome Vincent Reynolds, Chairman County and City Enterprise Boards
9.35 – Introduction by Conference Chairperson Colette Fitzpatrick
9.40 – Keynote Speaker - Debra Searle
10.30 – Coffee Break and Informal Networking
11.15 – Panel Discussion with 4 successful female entrepreneurs
12.45 – Lunch and Informal Networking
14.00 – Case Studies X 4 – DVD and Panel Discussion Q & A
15.15 – Keynote Speaker - Domini Kemp
16.00 – Closing remarks and Conference Close by Eamon Ryan, Chairman Organising Committee