The Opportunity
The Spanish banking sector is experiencing a period of profound change following frantic merger and acquisition activity over the past 2 years. As a result, 50 banking entities have become 14 since 2010. These complex new organisations, (Bankia, for example, is made up of 7 different banks), present a significant challenge for IT departments which need to integrate and streamline multiple IT systems and cope with a vast array of SW and HW assets.
The Event
Enterprise Ireland wishes to showcase a select number of client companies to the IT directors of these new Spanish banks and present them with simple and competitive solutions that simplify their lives and allow them to get the most from their IT infrastructures (HW & SW), whilst reducing costs and improving efficiencies.
Your solution
If your company provides IT solutions that address some of the issues facing the new banks in Spain today, then this event is relevant for you.
Target banks
- BBVA
- Banco Santander
- Bankia
- La Caixa
- + other tier 2 banks
Preparation
Monday 28th May, 2012
You are invited to attend a briefing session the day before the event on Monday 28th May in which Enterprise Ireland along with market experts will explain the current structure of the banking industry in Spain.
Event Format
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
Workshop followed by Networking and buffet lunch. Each client company will avail of a small stand plus digital display onto which company and product information/demo can be loaded.
Time | Agenda |
| 09:00 hrs | Introduction - Enterprise Ireland |
| 09:10 hrs | Mr. Justin Harman, Irish Ambassador in Madrid – Positive messages regarding the Irish economy |
| 09:30 hrs | Alfred Escala, VP Financial Services IBM - The information technology challenges facing the new banks in Spain |
| 10:00 hrs | 2nd speaker tbc |
| 10:30 hrs | Enterprise Ireland presentation of participating clients |
| 11:00 hrs | One-to-one meetings between client companies and banks |
| 13:00 hrs | Buffet lunch |
In addition to this event, Enterprise Ireland will endeavour to broker meetings with additional target buyers for those client companies that are interested; these can be arranged for the 28th, the afternoon of the 29th, or the 30th.
Participation fee
Hotel and flight costs are not covered by Enterprise Ireland.
Registration
Registration is by invitation only. To register, please refer to email invitation from the Enterprise Ireland Madrid Office.
Contact
For further information, please contact:
John Roche
Manager
Enterprise Ireland Madrid Office
Tel. +34 6099 05925
 | John Roche |
Raul Marigorta
Tel. +34 6774 51144
| Raul Marigorta |
Anna Stephens
Tel. +34 91 436 4086
| Anna Stephens |
For contacts and country reports on Spain, go to Enterprise Ireland Madrid Office.