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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170622
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SUMMARY:'Towards Zero’ SEAI's National Deep Retrofit Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:The deep retrofitting of Ireland’s building stock is recognised as one of our biggest energy efficiency challenges. It is also viewed by many as a major economic and employment opportunity. This inaugural annual SEAI conference will establish the landscape for the decade or more of deep retrofitting ahead. \n  \nThe conference will function as an annual review and information sharing platform across all stakeholder groups as to best practice and innovation\, research findings and delivery of deep retrofit in Ireland across all demographics\, geographic areas\, technologies and building types. \n  \nWho should attend: \nThis conference will bring together the full gamut of stakeholders and supply chain actors under one roof\, to start the journey ‘Towards Zero’. This includes: \n\npolicy-makers;\nstate bodies;\nresearch community;\nlocal deliverers / project co-ordinators;\nproperty owners and landlords;\ntechnology providers;\nfinance and business;\nand contractors\n\n  \nConference programme \nThe programme will feature national and international perspectives\, establishing a framework for action across all stakeholders. Conference themes will include: \n\nVision for deep retrofit\nNational and international policy\nBehavioural insights\nBuilding market capacity\nSupply chain quality\nLeveraging the opportunity\n\n  \nSpeaker line-up \n  \nSpeakers already confirmed for the event include: \nJim Gannon – CEO\, SEAI \nVictoria Burrows – Project Manager\, World Green Building Council \nCatrin Maby – Associate Consultant\, Rickaby Thompson \nJim Scheer – Programme Manager\, SEAI \nJan Steiger – Passivhaus Institute \nAndrée Dargan – County Architect\, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council \nPaul Kenny – CEO\, Tipperary Energy Agency \nMarion Jammet – Business Developnment manager\, Irish Green Building Council \nBrian Montayne – Manager\, ESB eHeat \nSeamus Hoyne – Head of Flexible Learning\, Tipperary Institute \nJenny Power – Programme Executive\, SEAI \nSean Armstrong – Senior Technical Advisor\, Department of Housing\, Planning and Local Government \nCormac Allen – Assistant Head of School\, Dublin Institute of Technology \nMichael Hanratty – Managing Director\, IHER Energy Services \nConor Hanniffy – Programme Manager\, SEAI
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/towards-zero-seais-national-deep-retrofit-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Aviva Stadium\, Lansdowne Road\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170620T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Excellence–Lean in Ireland–Regional Events 2017
DESCRIPTION:To date IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have hosted events in Galway\, Athlone\, Cork and Dundalk for our small to medium sized client companies. The events have been regionally based and focused on the financial supports our Agencies offer to assist in creating an efficient operation and become more competitive. Speakers from both indigenous and multinational companies have shared how they are building a strong supply chain to win new contracts and how their lean journey has led to real success. ??This is an opportunity not to be missed and will give you a chance to meet other like-minded companies and see what is going on in your region to support businesses. Look forward to meeting you at one of our events and bring plenty of business cards to share. Please circulate this mail with your teams involved in continuous improvement and operational excellence in your organisation.\nAGENDA\n9.00am – Registration and Networking and Providers’ Exhibition\n9.30am – Welcome and Introduction. Lean – What it means for both indigenous and multinational companies. Impact of Lean on creating a culture of Enterprise Excellence in Ireland and the impact of that brand internationally. Supports available from State Agencies.\nBreda O’Toole\, IDA Ireland | Richard Keegan\, Enterprise Ireland\n10.00 – Brexit – Agency Response (IDA and EI) – TBC\n10.15am – Indigenous company – Lean Journey – TBC\n11.00am – Break\n11.15am – G. Bruss’ Lean journey & significant improvements achieved at its operation in Sligo.\nSebastian Vogt\, General Manager\, G. BRUSS GmbH Dichtungstechnik\, Finisklin Road\, Sligo\n12.00 – Winning new business and developing the supply chain – building enterprise capability; going from good to great; raising ambition; demonstrating the impact of Lean; and continuous Improvement on business growth.\nNiall Kerlin\, Operations Manager\, Abbvie Ireland NL B.V.\, Ballytivnan\, Sligo\n12.45pm. Light Lunch & Networking\nRemember your business cards!??A further a event will be held in Kildare (3rd October)
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/enterprise-excellence-lean-in-ireland-regional-events-2017-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Sligo\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170619T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
CREATED:20170614T090430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T090430Z
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SUMMARY:Water Industry Frameworks Briefings June 19 Galway
DESCRIPTION:InterTradeIreland will host a series of FREE briefings to inform suppliers of an upcoming opportunity in the water industry. Irish Water plan to go out to the marketplace to establish a Framework for Repairs and Maintenance in 2017. \nInterTradeIreland would like to reach out to the supply base to raise awareness of and the potential for this upcoming Framework opportunity.  These briefings are aimed at Micro Businesses and SMEs operating within the sector and the wider water industry. \nThe briefings will inform SMEs and raise awareness about:  How frameworks work; what Contracting Authorities may be looking for; guidance on completing documentation and electronic formatting; how to prepare and where to find opportunities.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/water-industry-frameworks-briefings-june-19-galway/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel\, Galway\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
CREATED:20170515T145606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T075715Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Wexford 15th June 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 15th and 29th June 2016 in Wexford County Council. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-wexford-15th-june-2017/
LOCATION:Wexford County Council\, County Hall\, Carricklawn\, Wexford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170616
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
CREATED:20170526T122008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T122517Z
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SUMMARY:REACH 10 Year Anniversary Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference\, hosted by the Health and Safety Authority\, marks the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the REACH Regulation. Attendees will hear speakers from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)\, the EU Commission\, the Irish Competent Authority\, NGOs and Irish industry representatives share their experiences of the past 10 years and speak about what they see as the emerging issues and challenges ahead. \nAbout the speakers: \nGeert Dancet became the first elected Executive Director of ECHA in 2008. Prior to that\, he was the head of the REACH unit in the European Commission’s Directorate- General for Enterprise and Industry. \n  \nKlaus Berend joined the European Commission in 1994 and is currently head of unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General Internal Market\, \nIndustry\, Entrepreneurship & SMEs\, responsible for the implementation of REACH. \n  \nSharon McGuinness is an Assistant Chief Executive in the HSA since 2006\, where she heads up the Chemicals and Prevention Division. She took up the post of Chair of the ECHA Management Board in October 2016. \n  \nChristel Musset joined ECHA in 2007 and is currently responsible for all activities related to the REACH registration process. Before joining ECHA\, she worked in the European Commission\, at the European Chemicals Bureau of the Joint Research Centre. \n  \nTimmy Carey is the Bio-EHS lead with Biomarin International Ltd and has 22 years’ experience working in EHS in the API chemical\, industrial chemical\, oil and gas\, energy and biopharma sectors. \n  \nFrida Hök is a senior policy advisor at ChemSec. Frida joined ChemSec in 2009 as a co-ordinator and responsible for strategic policy work\, contact with the \nCommission and other relevant EU bodies. \n  \nTom O’Sullivan is an inspector with the HSA since 2000 and has been involved in enforcement of the Seveso\, Chemical Weapons\, REACH\, CLP and Occupational \nHygiene Regulations. He was a member of the ECHA Forum from 2007 to 2012. \n  \nAnthony Owens founded (with partners) Arran Chemical Co. in 1984\, an SME active in the development and manufacture of fine chemicals\, from which he recently retired as managing director. \n  \nEsther Lynch is ETUC Confederal Secretary and has extensive experience of the trade union movement both in Ireland and at international level. \n  \nAgenda \nRegistration 8.30-9.15 \n  \nSession 1 Chair: Majella Cosgrave\, senior inspector\, HSA  \n9.15 – 9.30 Opening welcome from Pat Breen TD Minister for Employment and Small Business \n9.30 – 10.00 Geert Dancet\, Director\, ECHA. REACH: the story so far and the next 10 years \n10.00 – 10.30 Klaus Berend\, DG Grow\, EU Commission. REACH review and Refit \n10.30 – 11.00 Sharon McGuinness\, HSA. The Competent Authority view – past and future \n  \nCoffee 11.00 – 11.30 \n  \nSession 2 Chair: Michael Gillen\, vice-chairperson\, HSA board  \n11.30 – 12.00 Christel Musset\, ECHA. Registration and evaluation – what’s done and what’s ahead \n12.00 – 12.30 Timmy Carey\, BioMarin International. Authorisation – an industry case study \n12.30 – 13.00 Panel discussion \n  \nLunch 13.00 – 14.15 \n  \nSession 3 Chair: Yvonne Mullooly\, senior inspector\, HSA  \n14.15 – 14.45 Frida Hök\, Chemsec. The greatest benefits of REACH – and thinking of the future \n14.45 – 15.10 Tom O’Sullivan\, HSA. REACH and the downstream user \n15.10 – 15.35 Anthony Owens\, Arran Chemical Company. REACH – an SME perspective \n15.35 – 16.00 Esther Lynch\, ETUC. Interface between REACH and EU worker legislation \n16.00– 16.30 Panel discussion \n16.30 Close of conference
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/reach-10-year-anniversary-conference/
LOCATION:Spencer Hotel Dublin City\, Excise Walk\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170614T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170619T190000
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SUMMARY:Water Industry Frameworks Briefings June 19 Sligo
DESCRIPTION:InterTradeIreland will host a series of FREE briefings to inform suppliers of an upcoming opportunity in the water industry.  Irish Water plan to go out to the marketplace to establish a Framework for Repairs and Maintenance in 2017. \nInterTradeIreland would like to reach out to the supply base to raise awareness of and the potential for this upcoming Framework opportunity.  These briefings are aimed at Micro Businesses and SMEs operating within the sector and the wider water industry. \nThe briefings will inform SMEs and raise awareness about:  How frameworks work; what Contracting Authorities may be looking for; guidance on completing documentation and electronic formatting; how to prepare and where to find opportunities.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/water-industry-frameworks-briefings-june-19-sligo/
LOCATION:Park Hotel\, Sligo\, Pearse Rd\, Sligo\, F91 Y762\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170614
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
CREATED:20170515T155236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T075918Z
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Excellence–Lean in Ireland –Regional Events 2017
DESCRIPTION:To date IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have hosted events in Galway\, Athlone and Cork for our small to medium sized client companies. The events have been regionally based and focused on the financial supports our Agencies offer to assist in creating an efficient operation and become more competitive. Speakers from both indigenous and multinational companies have shared how they are building a strong supply chain to win new contracts and how their lean journey has led to real success. \nThis is an opportunity not to be missed and will give you a chance to meet other like-minded companies and see what is going on in your region to support businesses. Look forward to meeting you at one of our events and bring plenty of business cards to share. Please circulate this mail with your teams involved in continuous improvement and operational excellence in your organisation. \nA further two events being held in Sligo (20th June) and Kildare (3rd October) will be confirmed at a later date. \n  \nAgenda\n9.00am. Registration and Networking and Providers’ Exhibition\n9.30am.  Welcome and Introduction. Lean – What it means for both indigenous and multinational companies. Impact of Lean on creating a culture of Enterprise Excellence in Ireland and the impact of that brand internationally. Supports available from State Agencies.\nBreda O’Toole\, IDA Ireland | Richard Keegan\, Enterprise Ireland\n10.00    Brexit – Agency Response (IDA and EI)\n10.15am. Anord Control Systems’ Lean Journey.    Ciaran O’Rourke\, Lean Program Manager\, Anord Control Systems Ltd\n11.00am. Break\n11.15am. Ei Electronics’ Lean journey & significant improvements achieved at its operation in Shannon. – Mick Guinee\, Managing Director\, Ei Electronics\, Shannon\, Co. Clare\n12.00    Winning new business and developing the supply chain – building enterprise capability; going from good to great; raising ambition; demonstrating the impact of Lean; and continuous Improvement on business growth. – Margarita Tully\, Production Manager\, Rottapharm Ltd.\n12.45pm. Light Lunch & Networking – Remember your business cards!
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/enterprise-excellence-lean-in-ireland-regional-events-2017/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Inner Relief Road\, Dundalk\, Co. Louth\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170615
DTSTAMP:20260503T174905
CREATED:20170608T051952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T052601Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Ireland 2017
DESCRIPTION:Energy Ireland®\, now in its 21st year\, is the most well-established conference serving the entire Irish energy sector\, north and south\, and enjoys the support of all the main players. Attendance at the conference secures access to all the key decision-makers in the Irish energy sector and is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone with an interest in developments in the Irish energy industry. \nThis year’s Energy Ireland conference will look at the drivers of the changes in the energy sector and the drivers of change over the period to 2020 and beyond. \nKey themes for 2017:  \n\nImpact of Brexit and the energy sector;\nThe new electricity market structures;\nInvesting in Ireland’s energy infrastructure post 2020;\nEuropean energy policy and the Winter package;\nEnergy regulation in uncertain times;\nFuture outlook for wind energy;\nNatural gas infrastructure and market outlook;\nWill 2020 see a surge in solar energy and energy storage?\nWill energy interconnectors become more important after Brexit?\nOil and gas exploration prospects and the future of oil refining in Ireland;\nEnergy and climate policy outlook.\n\nSpeakers include:  \n\nDenis Naughten\, TD\, Minister for Communications\, Climate Action and Environment \nMarie Donnelly\, Former Director\, DG Energy\, European Commission \nArne Jungjohann\, Author of Energy Democracy \nPaul McGowan\, Chairperson\, Commission for Energy Regulation \nPat O’Doherty\, Chief Executive\, ESB \nDave Kirwan\, Managing Director\, Bord Gáis Energy \nRalf Kornter\, Head of Distribution Energy Systems\, Siemens \nStephen Wheeler\, Managing Director\, SSE Ireland \nFintan Slye\, Chief Executive\, EirGrid plc \nAlex McLean\, Partner\, Arthur Cox \nAntony Froggatt\, Senior Research Fellow\, Chatham House \nStephen Woodhouse\, Director\, Pöyry Management Consulting \nCormac O’Rourke\, Director of Corporate Finance\, Goodbody
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/energy-ireland-2017/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170609
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Belfast 8th June 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction or on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 8th and 22nd June 2017.\nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-belfast-8th-2017/
LOCATION:Wellington Park Hotel\, Belfast\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170607
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SUMMARY:Bio-Based Industries Opportunities in Horizon 2020
DESCRIPTION:All-Island workshop on Bio-Based Industries opportunities in the Horizon 2020 programme. This event is being supported by InterTrade Ireland\, UCD\, Marine Institute\, Department of Agriculture\, Environment & Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and the Department of Agriculture\, Food & Marine. \nBio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) in Horizon 2020 – The BBI JU\, which operates under the Horizon 2020 programme\, is a €3.7bn Public-Private Partnership funded by the EU and the Bio-Based Industries Consortium (BIC)\, a group that collectively represents the European BBI private sector. BBI JU calls are dedicated to realising the European Bioeconomy potential with the 2017 calls focusing specifically opportunities around Biobased Feedstock\, Biorefining Process\, Biobased Products and the requirement to develop Market Uptake. \nThe 2017 calls opened on 11th April and will close on 7th September 2017 with an available budget of €81.3 million. \nAt the event you can expect to:\n– explore the 2017 BBI JU call topics in more detail and EU Policy on Bioeconomy\n– hear from successful applicants to previous Horizon 2020 calls\n– network with potential partners\n– receive expert advice \nWho should attend?\n– Researchers from academia and industry\n– Large Industries & SMEs\n– Representative Groups\n– Technology Providers\n– Local Authorities & Local Action Groups \nDraft Agenda\n10.00 am Welcome (InterTradeIreland & UCD)\n10.15 am BBI Case Studies from Academia & Industry (IE & NI examples)\n11.15am Networking Coffee Break\n11.45am BBI Joint Undertaking\, Ana Ruiz\, BBI Project Manager\n12.20 pm EU Bioeconomy Policy\, European Commission\n1:00pm Lunch\n1.30pm One-to-One Meetings with IE & NI Horizon 2020 National Contact Points
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bio-based-industries-opportunities-in-horizon-2020/
LOCATION:University College Dublin\, Stillorgan Road\, Dublin\, Ireland
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