Venue:
The Crypt, St.Mel's Cathedral
Note:
Thursday, 17th October
Calling all midland's based female entrepreneurs from Longford, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Join us in Longford to celebrate our female entrepreneurs for National Women's Enterprise Day. Let's celebrate all female entrepreneurs Making It Happen!
National Women's Enterprise Day 2024
The Crypt beneath St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford - Thursday, 17th October
Why not join us at National Women's Enterprise Day (NWED) midlands region event (Longford, Laois, Offaly & Westmeath) taking place on Thursday, 17th October 2024. We are very excited to announce that this year's event will take place at The Crypt beneath St. Mel's Cathedral in Longford. This is the first time that this national landmark will be used for a business networking event.
This year's theme is “Making It Happen" particularly appropriate as we celebrate female entrepreneurs making it happen every day.
Key note speaker will be Anne Heraty founder and former Chief Executive of CPL Resources plc. Anne was also honoured with the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. This year the local ambassador is Louise Brennan, the driving force behind the hugely successful Fabiani and Mudshot in Longford. MC on the day is Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correspondent for RTÉ news, who will also facilitate a Q&A session. Internationally recognised soprano, Emer Barry will share her music industry experiences, highlighting a new business sector for our NWED event. Director of Services for Longford County Council, Barbara Heslin will open the event as well as participating in the Q&A session.
Schedule:
Time | Element | |
10:15 | Registration | Tea and Coffee with refreshments |
11:00 | Welcome | Barbara Heslin Director of Services Longford County Council |
11:20 | Opening Speaker | MC - Sinéad Hussey Midlands Correspondent RTE |
11:35 | Event Ambassador | Louise Brennan Owner of National Award-winning store, Fabiani in Longford |
11:50 | Guest Speaker | Emer Barry Internationally renowned soprano |
12:10 | Keynote Speaker | Anne Hearty Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of CPL Resources Awarded IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 |
12:30 | Panel Discussion Q & A using Slido.com | Facilitated by Sinéad Hussey with all speakers |
13:15 | Closing Comments | MC- Sinéad Hussey |
13:20 | Lunch | Served in The Crypt |
Meet the Speakers:
After lunch participants will be offered the opportunity to avail of a free guided tour of St. Mel's Cathedral. Free parking will also be provided. Parking details and permits will be provided after online registration. The event costs €25.
There will also be a free goody bag for all attendees.....
**Event is only open to registrations from Longford, Laois, Offaly & Westmeath**
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