Bord Bia Small Business Open Day, 2018
January 23rd, Johnstown Estate Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath
Is your Business Future Fit?
With only a few days to go, Small Business Open Day is fast approaching!
This is an important date in the diary for any small food or drinks business looking to grow locally, nationally or internationally.
It is free to attend but spaces are limited and advance registration is required - click here to register.
In addition to Bord Bia presentations on services and insights, the agenda includes updates on the Irish Retail Market from David Berry of Kantar Worldpanel and a unique insight into the future of retail from Dr. Food himself, Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London.
Bord Bia have secured a special rate of €79 (single) and €89 (double/twin) at Johnstown Estate for anyone wishing to stay the night before the event. [Please reference Bord Bia’s Small Business Open Day when booking]
Agenda for Bord Bia Small Business Open Day 2018
08.30 Registration – Tea & coffee – Networking with peers and agencies
09.15 Opening Address - Andrew Doyle, T.D., Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture
09.35 Welcome Address - Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia
09.55 Overview of retail in Ireland - Latest Developments and Future Predictions for Retail - David Berry, Commercial Director Ireland, Kantar Worldpanel
10.40 Emerging Routes to the Consumer: Opportunities for Irish food & drink producers - Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing, Imperial College London
11.25 Q&A - Chaired by Ailish Forde, Director Food & Beverage Division, Bord Bia
11.45 Tea/Coffee & networking with peers and agencies
12.05 Insights 2017-2018 from Bord Bia’s Thinking House, Grace Binchy, Insight Team, Bord Bia
12.35 Panel Discussion: Small Business Perspectives on the Future- Declan Molloy - Honest Bakery, Aileen Cox Blundell - Veggie Heroes, Beth-Ann Smith - Lismore Food Company, Brendan Colbert – Poachers Premium Beverages
13.15 Small Business overview and Bord Bia services, incorporating 2018 plans - Karen Tyner, Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Division, Bord Bia
13.45 Lunch &Close
For further information please visit the Bord Bia website event page by clicking here or contact:
Conor Kirwan, Food and Beverages Division, Bord Bia
Tel: 01 6143672
Email: Conor.Kirwan@bordbia.ie
