Celebrate National Women's Enterprise Day!
Thursday, November 17th 2011 is officially National Women's Enterprise Day and the County and City Enterprise Boards are planning a two-day programme to mark this important enterprise initiative.
The Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise is the host venue for National Women's Enterprise Day this year and the programme of events includes mentoring sessions, networking opportunities, workshops, case studies, guest speakers and expert panel discussions.
Chaired by Tv3's Colette Fitzpatrick, this year's two keynote speakers are Debra Searle MBE (rower, author and UK TV presenter, pictured here) and well-known Irish based entrepreneur and chef, Domini Kemp from Itsa Bagel and Feast Catering.
The aim of National Women's Enterprise Day is to highlight the success stories of female entrepreneurs and to encourage more women to consider setting up their own business.
The event programme for Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th is outlined in full below and further information around National Women's Enterprise Day is available through http://www.nwed.ie
National Women's Enterprise Day 2011: Event Programme
The Heritage Hotel Portlaoise
Delegate fee for entire conference: €100 (includes refreshments on both days)
Wednesday November 16th:
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 etc
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 November 17th:
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 NWED Organising Committee
For further information around National Women's Enterprise Day 2011 and to book your place, please visit http://www.nwed.ie