‘DOING BUSINESS TOGETHER’

Thursday 10th November & Friday 11th November in Dublin.

The Global Annual Conference has two parts: an evening reception on Thursday, 10th November at the offices of The Irish Times, 24 Tara Street, Dublin 2.  Joe Hogan, Founder and CTO of Openet will be the keynote speaker.  This evening reception will be followed by a full day conference from 08.30-5.00pm on Friday November 11th which will take place at the iconic Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road.   

In the spirit of IIBN, the Global Annual Conference focuses on a free and open exchange of ideas and there will be multiple networking opportunities at the drinks reception on Thursday 10th November and during the intervals on the main day.   

The formal proceedings on Friday 11th November will be kicked off by Mr Simon Coveney T.D, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and Shane Ross, Independent Senator and Business Editor of the Sunday Independent will deliver the first keynote address.

This conference, exhibition and workshop event brings together Irish entrepreneurs and business professionals from all over the world to connect with each other, inspire each other and do business together.  

The programme is designed to foster a lasting network of Irish business leaders based at home and abroad – as well as provide a platform for domestic companies to grow their businesses overseas.

Registration will include free membership to IIBN for 6 months for new members which will allow you to connect with and attend additional events in Dublin, London and New York.
 

Who will be there?

Irish Entrepreneurs and business owners based in:

·                Ireland,

·                UK

·                USA

·                Europe

·                The best of Irish global innovators and thought-leadership across all industry sectors, consisting of heads of global corporations to prize-winning academics and journalists

Who Should Attend?

·         Business owners and entrepreneurs

·         Start-ups with global vision

·         All sectors including IT, new media, hospitality, financial, healthcare, professional services, services sectors, construction & engineering

·         Venture Capitalists and Business Angels

·         Business Networks

·         Public and State Agencies with responsibility for promoting entrepreneurial activity

What Can I Expect?

·         Inspiration to drive your business

·         Connections to a global Irish network of entrepreneurs

·         High quality presentations,

·         A selection of topical workshops,

·         Entrepreneur pitches and

·         An Entrepreneurs Zone

The Entrepreneur Zone surrounds the Tea & Coffee area and offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to promote their offering to all conference participants.

Exhibitors will be permitted to set up a Laptop, banner stand, and company materials.  Attendees will be actively encouraged to visit the Exhibition Zone throughout the day.

This zone is an ideal setting for entrepreneurs looking to raise finance, raise their profiles, seek mentors, and to network with the wider Irish and International business community. 

Once registered as a participant, there is no additional cost associated with the Entrepreneur Zone. However spaces are limited and will be allocated on first come first serve basis so be sure to register for the conference early and secure your spot!

How well do you know your business?  Do you think you can get your message across in 60 seconds?  

IIBN’s core mission is to support entrepreneurial activity and networking across the Irish Diaspora. We would like to give 6 conference participants a unique opportunity to promote their business or idea to a captive audience.

So if you would like 60 seconds to take to the stage and sell your company, your idea, or pitch for business investment from the Irish community then be sure to complete the Elevator Pitch Form.  It should only take you 60 seconds and might change your life!!   Email to info@iibn.com