CONNECT 2013COLLABORATE TO COMPETE

FRIDAY, 4TH OCT 20138.30AM TO 6PMTITANIC BUILDING BELFAST

www.platoebr.com

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CREATING ALL-ISLAND OPPORTUNITIES TO DO BUSINESSPLATO 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

Plato

Members

FREE Employees

/ Guests

of Plato

Members

£65 / €75 Non Plato

Companies

£85 / €99 Tour of

Titanic

Museum

£10 / €13

HOW DO I BOOK?Email: Event Co-Ordinator at catherine.jordan@smematters.ie or Telephone: 00 353 87 221 5287 or book

your place on by following the links for registration on www.platoebr.com or go to

www.platoebr.eventbrite.ie

Note: Places are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

09.50 – 10.20: 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.

10.20 – 10.50: 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.

10.50 – 11.20: 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.

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PARALLEL WORKSHOP SPEAKERS TITANIC SUITE

13.50 – 14.20: 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.

14.30 – 15.00: 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.

15.10 – 15.40: 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.

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PARALLEL WORKSHOP SPEAKERS OLYMPIC SUITE

13.50 – 14.20: 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?”.

14.30 – 15.00: 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.

15.10 – 15.40: 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 2001.

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.

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NETWORKINGTITANIC SUITE

16.00 – 17.00: Structured Networking Meetings

Up to 3 appointments can be arranged for you from the list of delegates attending.

Or

OLYMPIC SUITE16.00 – 17.00: 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 1994. At the time Mr. Pietri was

transitioning from a 18-year career at IBM (USA) that had been entirely focused on mid-

range 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.

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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

BOOKINGTo book an exhibition space please go to www.platoebr.eventbrite.ie

STRUCTURED NETWORKING MEETINGSAll 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 16.00 - 17.00. Please contact Event Co-Ordinator at

catherine.jordan@smematters.ie or Telephone: 00 353 87 221 5287 to arrange.

HOTEL BOOKINGWe 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: 0044 871 527 9210 Telephone: 0044 (0) 28 90220200

Ramada Encore, St Anne’s Square, Belfast NOTE: Early booking is advised.

Room Rate: from £75 (quote Plato EBR conference)

Telephone: 0044 (0) 28 9026 1800

AGENDA AT A GLANCE08:30 – 09:30 Registration and Refeshments

09.30 – 09:35 Welcome Address

09.35 – 09.45 Conference Opening Address

09.50 – 11.20 Keynote Themed Presentations

11.20 – 12.00 Q&A Session

12:00 – 13:50 Buffet Lunch, Exhibits and Networking

13:50 – 15.40 Parallel Workshops (Double Session)

15.40 – 16.00 Tea & Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:00 Structured Networking Break (Double Session)

17:00 – 18:00 Optional tour of Titanic Museum

PLATO EBR CONNECT is part financed by the European

Union’s INTERREG IVA Cross Border Programme

managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

For further information on PLATO EBR email: info@platoebr.com

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CONNECT 2013COLLABORATE TO COMPETE

FRIDAY, 4TH OCT 20138.30AM TO 6PMTITANIC BUILDING BELFAST

www.platoebr.com

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