CONNECT 2013 FRIDAY, 4TH OCT AM TO 6PM TITANIC BUILDING BELFAST COLLABORATE TO COMPETE.

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1 CONNECT 2013 COLLABORATE TO COMPETE FRIDAY, 4TH OCT AM TO 6PM TITANIC BUILDING BELFAST Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 1 19/09/ :57

2 CREATING ALL-ISLAND OPPORTUNITIES TO DO BUSINESS PLATO EBR are offering a unique networking event driven primarily to satisfy the needs of SME s and particularly PLATO participant companies PLATO EBR PLATO Dublin PLATO Cork PLATO Ireland. The purpose of this event is to CONNECT Plato Participant companies in the East Border Region and Southern Region on the island of Ireland under the wider PLATO Ireland umbrella so as to promote growth and innovation among the delegates participating at the event. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND PLATO EBR CONNECT? If you are a small to medium sized enterprise and PLATO participant. If you re looking for opportunities for growing your business or form new business relationships throughout Ireland. If you re looking at partnering up (i.e. meet multi-nationals committing to supporting SME growth on an all island basis). If you are interested in learning and sharing opportunities doing business with partners, and creating new business in new markets (identifying sub-contracting opportunities or discovering new trends). If you are looking to develop Cross border business opportunities. Opportunity to engage in up to 3 scheduled face to face meetings with attending delegates. WHO LL BE THERE? Other all-island PLATO Members. PLATO EBR, Cork and Dublin representatives making you aware of current funding supports available for businesses in an all-island context. Large multi national companies with experience in growth and collaboration. ATTENDANCE FEES Registered FREE Plato Members Employees / Guests of Plato Members 65 / 75 Non Plato Companies 85 / 99 Tour of Titanic Museum 10 / 13 HOW DO I BOOK? Event Co-Ordinator at catherine.jordan@smematters.ie or Telephone: or book your place on by following the links for registration on or go to Note: Places are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment. Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 2 19/09/ :57

3 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS : Brian O Hare, Director, Bombardier Aerospace Improvement Through Engagement Brian O Hare is currently leading the Continuous Improvement Team in Bombardier Aerospace s European manufacturing site in Belfast. He has spent 14 of the last 20 years in various Finance roles within Bombardier, both in the UK and North America. His last 3 years have been spent in the Transformation team, with responsibility for rolling out the Achieving Excellence System, an adaptation of the Toyota Production System : Darren Mawhinney, Strategic Business Development Director, Glen Dimplex The Path to Growth After a successful international career in export marketing, strategy and change consulting Darren joined Glen Dimplex as Strategic Business Development Director. In his current role Darren assesses and trials new business ideas and technologies while maintaining key strategic partner relationships. Darren is a frequent speaker at industry events and guest lecturer at both the University of Ulster and Queen s University Belfast : Gary Conroy, Chief Operating Officer, Realex No Frontiers Gary ensures that the company continues to deliver superior service, managing both the Customer and Platform Operations functions. Gary comes from an International Financial Services background, having worked in the industry for 15 years. Gary has managed Commodity Operations with London-based investment banking giants Goldman Sachs International, and has delivered Banking Software Implementation projects around the globe for MISYS / Kindle Banking Systems. Gary is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. Conference Moderator Eamonn Fitzpatrick, FM Environmental In 1977 Eamonn founded Fitzpatrick Systems Ltd. a waste water treatment company which in 1988 became FM Environmental Ltd following a 50/50 merger with PWS Ireland Ltd. In 1991 the business reverted to full ownership by the Fitzpatrick family and the company progressed to become one of the leading players for the provision of mechanical and electrical equipment for waste water treatment in Ireland diversifying into Malaysia, the Middle East and Southern Europe as well as South East Asia. Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 3 19/09/ :57

4 PARALLEL WORKSHOP SPEAKERS TITANIC SUITE : Feargal McCormack, Managing Partner, FM Environmental Cashflow & Tax Implications Of Cross Border Trade Feargal McCormack FCA is the Founder and Managing Partner of FPM Chartered Accountants. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster Business School, Chairman of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has many other significant roles. In June 2012, he received the prestigious All-Ireland Award from the Institute of Management Consultants in recognition of his significant contribution to business and public life in Ireland : Brian Morgan, Partner, Morgan McManus Solicitors Employment Law North & South A Comparative Analysis Brian Morgan practices particularly in the area of Litigation and Employment Law in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and has many years of experience in Litigation involving Health & Safety Law. He is co-author of a number of publications and has a great insight into growing Cross-Border business : Jim Roycroft, Assoc. Director Pfizer Biotech Culture Change in your Company for Success Jim is currently the Biotech Community Leader for Pfizer Global Supply. He has held leadership positions within Pfizer in Manufacturing Support, Technical Services and Development, leading Technology Transfer and ongoing support of selected commercial and development proteins, vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Workshop Moderator Marion Walsh, Regional Manager, Plato Dublin Plato Dublin commenced in Dublin in 1993 and over 2000 companies have now taken part in the 12 month programme. The programme is run by Marion Walshe who has been involved in Plato for the last 15 years. She is very experienced in the issues affecting small businesses and enabling small businesses to thrive. Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 4 19/09/ :57

5 PARALLEL WORKSHOP SPEAKERS OLYMPIC SUITE : Niall McKeown, MD, Ionology Social Media Strategy The presentation highlights what it takes to create a high performance digital marketing strategy and win more customers online and how to create a step change in business fortunes. Niall McKeown is the author of the digital strategy book entitled Want to be Liked or Want to be Rich? : William Despard, Owner, The Bretzel Bakery My Road to Success The Bretzel Bakery is one of the few remaining local city bakeries in Dublin. In business since the 19th century, it supplies artisan bread to more than a hundred customers in the Greater Dublin area. William Despard acquired the bakery in 2000 and has presided over the increased awareness of the brand and its current success : Pat Lynch, CEO, Compliance & Risks, Cork How to Get Great Customers and Keep Them Pat Lynch is a Cork based Entrepreneur and business owner. Pat founded award winning Microtech Cleanroom Services in 1998 which he sold to National Linen in He previously worked as Finance Director and Controller for the Irish operations of US multinationals Seagate Technology, Western Digital and Summit Technology. He is currently Director of Compliance & Risks, Inhance Technologies and Omnivend. Pat was the initial investor in Compliance & Risks. He also holds the role of Founder and CEO of Stock Market Training Ltd. Workshop Moderator JJ O Connell, Director, Plato Cork J.J. O Connell joined Plato as Director of Plato Cork in 1995 having previously worked for Smurfit Ireland from the early 80s. He is a Graduate of the National University of Ireland and holds a Masters Degree in Business Studies and is a graduate of Harvard Business School International Competitiveness Programme. As a consultant he works with both private and public sector organisations and many family-owned businesses. Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 5 19/09/ :57

6 NETWORKING TITANIC SUITE : Structured Networking Meetings Up to 3 appointments can be arranged for you from the list of delegates attending. Or OLYMPIC SUITE : José Pietri, MindShare Consulting, Paris, France Networking Tools José is an acknowledged Innovation Expert (as witnessed by his time with INSEAD), and an experienced provider of innovation training to start-up and existing businesses. In his role of Chief Executive of Mindshare he is also co-author of the original IIME (Introducing Innovation in Micro Enterprises) innovation materials. MindShare Consulting was founded by José Pietri in At the time Mr. Pietri was transitioning from a 18-year career at IBM (USA) that had been entirely focused on midrange systems and SMEs. The original focus of MindShare was advanced facilitation and meeting services using innovative tools. In Europe this quickly expanded to focused consulting, especially related to education and training concerned with change and innovation management and leadership. Workshop Moderator Cecilia Hegarty, Director, PLATO EBR Dr. Cecilia Hegarty, is the Director of PLATO EBR where her role in overseeing the various component parts of PLATO programme activity and staff will be instrumental in sustaining the PLATO model within the East Border Region. Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 6 19/09/ :57

7 TRADE EXHIBITION SPACE There are a limited number of stands available to companies wishing to showcase their product. STAND TYPE LOCATION DETAILS COST Premium Stands 9 stands located in the main Titanic Suite Conference Hall 3m x 2m exhibition area, table and power point 300 / 360 Regular Stands 20 stands located in the conference breakout Olympic Suite 2m x 1m exhibition area, table and power point 150 / 180 NOTE: The trade exhibition fee covers the cost of 2 delegate passes to the event BOOKING To book an exhibition space please go to STRUCTURED NETWORKING MEETINGS All participants will receive a full list of attendees and we can arrange up to 3 meetings with a company of your choice during the networking session from Please contact Event Co-Ordinator at catherine.jordan@smematters.ie or Telephone: to arrange. HOTEL BOOKING We have reserved a number of rooms in hotels close to the Titanic Centre (please quote PLATO EBR CONNECT 2013 ). Premier Inn Hotel, Queens Road, Belfast Malmaison Hotel, Victoria Street, Belfast Room Rate: from 58 (quote reference AZLR57733) Room Rate: from 135 (quote Plato EBR conference) Telephone: Telephone: 0044 (0) Ramada Encore, St Anne s Square, Belfast Room Rate: from 75 (quote Plato EBR conference) Telephone: 0044 (0) AGENDA AT A GLANCE 08:30 09:30 Registration and Refeshments :35 Welcome Address NOTE: Early booking is advised. For further information on PLATO EBR info@platoebr.com Conference Opening Address Keynote Themed Presentations Q&A Session 12:00 13:50 Buffet Lunch, Exhibits and Networking PLATO EBR CONNECT is part financed by the European Union s INTERREG IVA Cross Border Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. 13: Parallel Workshops (Double Session) Tea & Coffee Break 16:00 17:00 Structured Networking Break (Double Session) 17:00 18:00 Optional tour of Titanic Museum Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 7 19/09/ :57

8 CONNECT 2013 COLLABORATE TO COMPETE FRIDAY, 4TH OCT AM TO 6PM TITANIC BUILDING BELFAST Plato_Conf_A4_8Pg.indd 8 19/09/ :57