Seminars
FREE Industry Forum Shows The Pathway to Recovery
Fáilte Ireland, The Irish Restaurants Association, The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, The Irish Hospitality Institute, The Irish Nightclub Industry Association, The Bartenders Association of Ireland and a host of independent experts are coming together in the RDS on 9th and 10th March to show YOU how to succeed in 2010.
As part of Hospitality Expo, Ireland’s only national exhibition for the Hotel, Pub, Club Restaurant and Food Service sector in 2010, this 2 day Industry Forum will include a series of FREE admission seminars and discussion sessions each focusing on the challenges and opportunities that face individual operators across the whole industry. Book Now!
TUESDAY 9TH MARCH
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER | ORGANISATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.45-11.15 | Capture Your Share of the Lucrative Wedding Market | Ciara Crossan | Wedding Dates |
| 11.15-11.50 | Consumer Trends for 2010 | Brian O'Connor | Mintel |
| 11.50-12.30 | Saving Costs Through Environmental Management | James Hogan | Green Hospitality Awards |
| 12.30-12.45 | Energy Efficiency in the Hospitality Sector: How to Cut Costs and Reduce CO2 Emissions | Ronan Geraghty | Calor Gas |
| 12.45-1.30 | How to Get a Good Review | Michelle Maguire | The Blue Book |
| 1.30-2.15 | INTERVIEW – hosted by Adrian Cummins Building Business in a Time of Recession – A Case Study | Jacquie Marsh | The Butler's Pantry |
| 2.15-3.15 | PANEL– hosted by Adrian Cummins – Marketing Your Business - Using Digital & Online Media to Your Advantage | Anthony Quigley Peter Fry Don Farrell Conor Lynch | Digital Marketing Institute iWord Circulator Connector.ie |
| 3.15-3.45 | Build Your Business One Customer at a Time Using Power of Relationships | MacDara Hosty | Consultant & peak performance coach to the hospitality and service industry |
| 4.00-4.45 | INTERVIEW – hosted by Adrian Cummins Building Buzz for your Business | Nick Munier Stephen Gibson | Pichet Restaurant, TV3 Series, Nick's Bistro and Hell's Kitchen, UK. |
| 5.00-5.45 | Sweat the menu, Reduce the costs, Savour the profit | Amanda Horan | Fáilte Ireland |
| 5.45-6.00 | Cooperative Marketing for the Food & Beverage Industry | Adrian Cummins | Restaurants Association of Ireland |
| 6.00-6.30 | Making Your Off-Sales More Profitable | Brian O'Sullivan | Next Door Off-Licences |
WEDNESDAY 10TH MARCH
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER | ORGANISATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.45-11.15 | Negotiating/Renegotiating a Lease Including a Gaming & Licensing Update | Kathi O Riain/ Marie Connelly | A&L Goodbody |
| 11.15-12.00 | So You Want to be Social? No Cost Ways to Making the Most of Social Media in Your Business | Krishna De | Biz Growth News |
| 12.00-12.45 | Delighted Customers Increase Profits | Marc Thornton | DTA Marketing |
| 12.45-1.30 | Cooperative Marketing | Adrian Cummins | Restaurants Association of Ireland |
| 1.30-2.00 | Sweat the Menu, Reduce the Costs, Savour the Profit | Amanda Horan | Fáilte Ireland |
| 2.15-3.15 | PANEL Discussion – hosted by Adrian Cummins – Success Stories - a unique opportunity to listen to these leading restaurateurs & food retailers talk about how they have succeeded in the current climate and the pitfalls to watch out for to ensure your survival in the economic turndown. Read More... | Paul Cadden Kevin Blessing Jacquie Marsh | Saba Restaurant Dominos Pizza The Butler's Pantry |
| 3.15-3.45 | How Hotels Get Caught in the Net | Mairead Robinson | Hotel Reviews Ireland |
| 4.00-4.45 | Employment Legislation You Need to Know | John Kelly | National Employment Rights Authority |
Book Your Place
On-line Registration is now closed.
Please download a Registration ticket to present at entrance:
