Ireland Forum & Social

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Ireland Forum & Social

Join us for an engaging and informative afternoon as we return to Dublin to connect with our Ireland members. The day will begin with an in-person buyer knowledge exchange over lunch followed by insightful discussions and networking opportunities for both buyer and supplier members.

We will begin with an opening statement from the Dublin Chamber before moving into informative discussions on industry trends and buyer insights. Following that, we will have an expert buyer panel answer any questions that are important to you in a live 'Inside the Mind of the Buyer' session.

 

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Hotel Details

€225 Single, €240 Double/Twin
Include VAT and Breakfast
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Agenda

Thu 2nd Nov

12:15 PM
Buyer Exclusive

Buyer Knowledge Exchange | Roundtable Lunch

3 course buffet lunch with soft drinks 


Exclusive to Buyer members

2:00 PM
Welcome

Introduction

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Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
2:05 PM
Session

Business Confidence & Support – A View from the Chamber

During this session, we will hear from the Dublin Chamber about business confidence and performance as we move towards the end of 2023 and into the year ahead. A discussion of Dublin’s travel infrastructure will also be conducted, as well as how the Chamber supports business travel needs within the region.

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Mary Rose Burke
CEO | Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2:30 PM
Session

Accommodations Outlook: Reviewing the Current Landscape and Suggest Programme Strategies for 2024

As the accommodation sector recovers we have seen an imbalance between supply and demand impacting pricing and relationships in addition to sector challenges on staffing and service levels. But what can we expect for the year ahead across key regions and what are the trends that we need to be aware of across the sector?

 

In this session, we’re going to examine current industry trends, and deliver analysis on year-to-date 2023 data. Plus, we’ll share guidance on how you can adjust strategy now to make the most of 2024 and beyond.

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Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
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Juliette Jackman
Senior Manager, UK and Switzerland | Deloitte
3:00 PM
Networking

Coffee Break

3:15 PM
Session

Inside the Mind of the Buyer

A fantastic opportunity to ask our expert panel of buyers the questions that are important to you! 

The panel members will share their expert insights on the importance of collaboration and transparency, and the challenge of ensuring travellers have a seamless booking/travel experience as they discuss the current industry, programme opportunities and their challenges.

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Leila Dunphy
Head of Global Travel, Expense & Meetings | Riot Games Limited
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Aisling Gibbons
Global Procurement Manager - Travel and Events | BT
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Cat Anglim
Strategy & Operations - Travel | Google
3:45 PM
Session

Airport Futures

We hear from Graeme McQueen, who will share with us the challenges faced by Dublin and Cork Airports over recent months and what the airport authority is doing to move from recovery to growth. 

We will look at what the airports' priorities are and how their investment and strategy will focus on supporting business travellers into and out of Ireland.

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Graeme McQueen
Media Relations Manager | daa
4:15 PM
Networking

Social

Drinks and canapés 

Partners & Sponsors

Other
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Title Sponsor

TRIPBAM

Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Mary Rose Burke

CEO | Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Thursday Nov 02, 2023 [2:05 PM - 2:30 PM]

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Scott Davies

Chief Executive Officer | ITM

[2:30 PM - 3:00 PM], [2:00 PM - 2:05 PM]

Cat Anglim

Strategy & Operations - Travel | Google

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Leila Dunphy

Head of Global Travel, Expense & Meetings | Riot Games Limited

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Aisling Gibbons

Global Procurement Manager - Travel and Events | BT

[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]

Venue

Clayton Hotel

About Venue

Address

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, D02 YT21

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Registration Fee
Business Buyer Free
Business IP Buyer Free
Business IP Supplier Free
Business Supplier Free
Connect Buyer Free
Connect IP Buyer Free
Connect IP Supplier £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier £ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member £ 39.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023

4:00 PM Europe/London
Event Time

Thursday Nov 02, 2023

2:00 PM to 6:30 PM Europe/London
Venue

Clayton Hotel

Dublin

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