This feed shows all Events on the Enterprise Ireland Websiteuuid:53065461-cd0e-459f-8694-838ab212da33;id=6962013-05-23T17:55:36+01:00info@enterprise-ireland.com33162013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-12-14T00:00:00ZThe Star Education Fair is the premier higher education promotion event in Malaysia. There has been an Irish presence at the fair since 2009. It provides an opportunity for HEIs to meet with students and potential partner institutions in Malaysia. 34772013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-12-10T00:00:00ZAn update on the economic status of the Eurozone and the main implications for an exporting SME of Budget 201434272013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-12-09T00:00:00ZThe Trade Mission to South East Asia will target the Malaysian and Singaporean markets. The Mission will assist clients in both markets to pursue new opportunities in these expanding markets and to improve their relationships with their business contacts in both Malaysia and Singapore. The final date for this mission is yet to be confirmed.35232013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-12-02T00:00:00ZThe Trade Mission to Japan will focus on clients already selling into the Japanese market. It will include a number of networking opportunities to develop and enhance relationships with customers both current and prospective and with distributors and partners. The mission will also increase awareness as a high quality supplier in Japan. The final dates for this mission are yet to be confirmed. 32962013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-21T00:00:00ZThe CEO Forum is jointly sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and Deloitte. The Forum is now one of the principal business conferences held in Ireland. It is an invitation only event and in recent years has attracted an audience of 350-400 senior Irish business people. The forum provides a unique opportunity for CEOs to share information, air their views, and hear firsthand the experiences of some of Ireland’s leading CEOs talking about their businesses. 33782013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-20T00:00:00ZInterested in industry-led research? Enterprise Ireland is hosting a Technology Centre Forum on Tuesday 19 November. A joint EI/IDA initiative, the Technology Centres conduct industry-led research in emerging industries. Meetings and demonstrations will be available on the day. 35012013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-18T00:00:00ZInternational Selling - Module 9 (International Growth Plan) will take place on 18th & 21st November 2013: Create an International Growth Plan tailored to your company's focus and linked to the overall business strategy and sales targets in international markets. 34472013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-18T00:00:00ZThis is a trade mission aimed at opening doors for client companies particularly in the software and services sector in the Indian market. It will facilitate meetings with Indian decision makers and will include networking oportunities with potential partners and customers. 33512013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-14T00:00:00ZThe annual Financial Services Dinner at the Irish Embassy in London provides Irish clients with an opportunity to enhance existing relationships with senior executives from leading UK financial institutions. 34762013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-13T00:00:00ZThis topic will examine how you can partner with your bank to internationalise your business, exploring how and when to engage with financial institutions to avail of the various methods / financial instruments an exporting SME can use to mitigate risks associated with international trade such as Foreign Exchange, Letters of Credit, Invoice Discounting, Credit Insurance, Performance Bonds, etc.34752013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-12T00:00:00ZThis topic will examine how you can partner with your bank to internationalise your business, exploring how and when to engage with financial institutions to avail of the various methods / financial instruments an exporting SME can use to mitigate risks associated with international trade such as Foreign Exchange, Letters of Credit, Invoice Discounting, Credit Insurance, Performance Bonds, etc.33232013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-12T00:00:00ZThere will be an Irish Pavillion at Africacom in Cape Town to promote Irish companies in this sector. The event will attract key business people in the telecoms industry not just from South Africa but from across the continent. 33242013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-11T00:00:00ZThe focus of this Mission to Africa is on growth sectors such as e-Learning / education, financial services technologies and telecoms. The mission will visit South Africa and Nigeria and will link up with the Africacom Trade Fair in Cape Town. 33642013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-06T00:00:00ZEURO Pos is the largest postgraduate education fair for European institutions in Brazil. It is attended by all European countries involved in international education34152013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-04T00:00:00ZThis trade mission offers client companies an opportunity to develop and deepen relationships with key partners and buyers in the Brazilian market.35222013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-11-01T00:00:00ZThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have all emerged in recent years as important markets for Irish exporters. To take advantage of the opportunities a mission is planned in November. This will include relationship building events in each country. The final dates for this mission have yet to be confirmed. 34202013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-30T00:00:00ZDublin Web Summit (DWS) is two day tech and start-up conference attracting high profile speakers from the world of the web. Enterprise Ireland will host a stand at the Startup Village at Dublin Web Summit 2013. Approximately 100 Irish startups showcased at the Village in 2012 which was attended by international investors and media, over 200 international speakers and 4,000 attendees. Enterprise Ireland will offer a reduced rate for their client companies wishing to take a stand at the event. 33532013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-24T00:00:00+01:00This event will focus on how EI client companies can use the Internet to: - Market their products and services more successfully in international markets; - Learn about the strategies and processes needed to identify, reach and retain new customers on the Web. 34212013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-23T00:00:00+01:00MedinIreland is the showcase for Irish companies in the medical technologies sector. It will feature a conference exhibition and partnering meetings. Enterprise Ireland will bring important business contacts from across the world to this event to meet potential Irish suppliers. 34742013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-16T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to develop and assess the financial implications of strategy to decrease unit costs, by cost-cutting, increasing line productivity, re-organising the plant, re-positioning on value-chain through outsourcing and customer development.34732013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-15T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to develop and assess the financial implications of strategy to decrease unit costs, by cost-cutting, increasing line productivity, re-organising the plant, re-positioning on value-chain through outsourcing and customer development35082013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-14T00:00:00+01:00A second event to promote networking between Irish High Potential Start-Ups (HPSU) and prospective British business contacts including potential customers and partners will be held in London in October. 32862013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-14T00:00:00+01:00The objective of the Food Innovation Mission is to create new relationships for participating Irish food companies which will lead to joint-ventures or R&D collaboration with US companies.32992013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-13T00:00:00+01:00GITEX Technology Week is a key event for the ICT sector for the Middle East and North Africa. Enterprise Ireland will organise an Irish pavilion at GITEX to showcase client companies.35002013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-10T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 8 (Meet the Buyer) will take place on 10th & 11th October 2013: • Present to a professional international buyer and receive feedback. • Learn how to listen, respond to questions and handle objections. • Test your cultural, industry and market understanding. • This module also provides an opportunity to network with buyers operating in your industry sector. 35262013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00The Aviation focused Trade Mission to Moscow will take place between October 7-10 to coincide with the ‘Wings of Russia’ International Aviation Forum allowing client companies to engage with a large number of influential Russian customers. The Mission will highlight Ireland’s excellence in the Aviation field (MRO, training, leasing etc) attracting new customers for the attending companies, as well as attracting investment to Shannon.34372013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00To coincide with the Poleko Trade Fair in Poznan, Enterprise Ireland is bringing a group of Irish clients from the cleantech industry to Poland. This market study visit will explore opportunities in the Polish renewable energy and waste water markets. Major investments are being made in Poland in these sectors. 33502013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00Mipcom is the international marketplace for the world’s entertainment content market. It is a vital event for companies in a sector for finance, acquisition and buying of content. 35462013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland in the UK is organising an itinerary for up to 25 Irish software and services companies with horizontal business offerings, during a 3 day visit to the northwest of England. Individual itineraries with prospective customers in both Manchester and Liverpool will be set up for each client company, in addition to organising a speed business brokerage event and a range of business networking functions in both cities. 33792013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-25T00:00:00+01:00Save this date in your calendar, you don’t want to miss it! Ireland’s latest technologies will be pitching to the investor community on 24 September 2013 at the Big Ideas Showcase organised and sponsored by Enterprise Ireland. The Big Ideas Showcase 2013 provides a public platform for the inventors and promoters of commercial opportunities developed in Ireland's Higher Education Institutes. 32672013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-19T00:00:00+01:00NACAC is an annual international education event which brings together over 5,000 US & Canadian high school college counsellors. NACAC is held in a different North American city each year & in 2013 will be in Canada (Toronto) for the first time. Education in Ireland has exhibited at NACAC along with the seven universities for 10 years.33692013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-18T00:00:00+01:00How can Lean concepts and approaches help you design products and services better? The event will bring good/best practice examples together to help you see where and how you can improve your product development process.34722013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-18T00:00:00+01:00The focus of this workshop is on the various methods for entering foreign markets, examining the tax and financial implications, benefits and risks of establishing subsidiaries, using agents, acquiring business abroad, etc34712013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-17T00:00:00+01:00The focus of this workshop is on the various methods for entering foreign markets, examining the tax and financial implications, benefits and risks of establishing subsidiaries, using agents, acquiring business abroad, etc33742013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-16T00:00:00+01:00International Markets Week allows the clients of Enterprise Ireland to meet the organisation's overseas representatives to discuss how Enterprise Ireland can assist each company to develop and increase their business in overseas markets.33102013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-16T00:00:00+01:00The purpose of this seminar is to provide information on all aspects of exporting to India. It will cover the Indian economy, business etiquette and legal issues.33872013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-12T00:00:00+01:00The objective of the Engineering Trade Dinner is to provide clients an opportunity to enhance their relationships with important Dutch customers and partners.33662013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-11T00:00:00+01:00This event brings together industry leaders. Ad Tech presents progressive solutions, innovations and the conference features insights from high performing brand marketers. 33342013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-10T00:00:00+01:00EAIE is the biggest international education event in Europe. “Education in Ireland”and the HEIs attend in order to develop and maintain institutional links and partnerships in Europe and increasingly globally.34992013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-09T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 7 (Culture & Negotiation) will take place on 9th,10th,12th & 13th September 2013: • Learn about the dimensions of culture across markets and how this impacts on all sales behaviours and approaches. • Gain a systematic understanding of how to negotiate, based on an appreciation of cultural differences and master advanced closing techniques. 33382013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-08T00:00:00+01:00Techcrunch Disrupt SF 2013 is one of the most influential conference and pitch events for consumer web start-ups in the USA. Enterprise Ireland will organise an Ireland stand and host networking opportunities at Techcrunch.34322013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-09-02T00:00:00+01:00The agricultural industry is very prominent in the Ukraine, the purpose of attending this event is develop business relations between Irish clients and potential distributors, agents and buyers in the agricultural machinery, genetics and fertiliser sectors.33972013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-08-26T00:00:00+01:00VM World has emerged as an important conference/show for IaaS/SaaS clients to attend for partnering with VMWare and as a channel event.33542013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-08-04T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland is hosting a market study visit to the RetailNow expo in Las Vegas which is the premier convention and fair for all professionals in the retail technology industry. 33262013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-18T00:00:00+01:00This event will focus on how EI client companies can use the Internet to: - Market their products and services more successfully in international markets; - Learn about the strategies and processes needed to identify, reach and retain new customers on the Web. 34432013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-08T00:00:00+01:00The UK Children’s Media Conference is attended by media and entertainment leaders, buying, developing, producing and distributing content for children on all platforms. Delegates from TV, interactive media, games, licensing, toys, e-learning and publishing all attend this event.33962013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-07T00:00:00+01:00Participation at this event is a key opportunity for Irish clients to leverage the Microsoft partner channel and create awareness of ISV solutions and to reach end customers.34022013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-06T00:00:00+01:00The Falsterbo Horse Show is the largest outdoor equine event in the Nordic countries. It provides an excellent opportunity for Irish companies in this sector to meet key buyers and decision makers from across these markets.34982013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-04T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 6 (New Customer Acquisition) will take place on 4th & 5th July 2013. • Develop a process for new customer acquisition which considers lead generation objectives in relation to revenue objectives. • Understand how to maximise both the traditional and digital generation tactics in line with your new business revenue goals. • Learn to optimise lead generation opportunities by using a framework for communication with potential and existing customers. 32882013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-07-03T00:00:00+01:00Switzerland is a key location for innovation and investment in the food industry. Enterprise Ireland is organising an event to create new relationships between Swiss and Irish companies involved in food production. 33832013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-20T00:00:00+01:00On the 3rd day of the EuroNanoForum Conference (20th June) there will be a separate Brokerage event – hosted by the Enterprise Europe Network, which will target a wide spectrum of innovative companies, universities and researchers from Europe interested in sharing new project ideas and finding collaboration partners to • Build partnerships for future funding calls • Find technologies to partner with, licence or acquire • Find buyers or development partners for your technology. 34702013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-19T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will explore how to achieve sustainable growth with particular focus on Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures 34692013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-18T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will explore how to achieve sustainable growth with particular focus on Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint ventures 32632013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-18T00:00:00+01:00EuroNanoForum 2013: Nanotechnology - A key enabler for solving societal challenges through industrial innovation. This conference is proposed to be held in Dublin during the Irish presidency of the European Union. The main focus of the conference will be the commercialisation of nanotechnology, exploiting its potential for new applications, pushing it from an enabling technology through to development and on to end product use. With Horizon2020, sucessor of FP7, from 2014 the conference will be used to look at how nanotechnologies will fit into the targeted key priority areas of Excellent Science, Industrial Leadership and Societal Challenges. 34452013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-17T00:00:00+01:00First time "Exploring New Markets" visit to one of the largest Pharmaceutical & Medical Device clusters. Over 80% of the world's pharmaceutical companies have a manufacturing or R&D base in the Philadelphia region. In conjunction with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and their economic development arms, this visit will open doors and educate client companies about the pharma and Med device companies in the cluster. MD&M East will be the key event for the device companies taking part.35482013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-13T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland & NDFA will host a regional Meet the Contractor event to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking between the construction supply chain and the successful contractors who are on the design & build framework for the Devolved Schools Programme. This free event will take place on Thursday 13th June at City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co. Meath. Interested companies can register to attend the event via the link below. 35452013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-12T00:00:00+01:00This is part one of a series of workshops being run by Enterprise Ireland in conjunction with Achilles Ireland aimed at informing EI clients of the supply chain opportunities in Ireland’s emerging Oil and Gas sector estimated to be worth in the region of €220m. This event will take place in Clontarf Castle on 12th June 2013.33842013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-12T00:00:00+01:00EI will host an Ireland National Stand at Mystery Creek Fieldays - the largest Agribusiness event in the Southern Hemisphere. New Zealand is the world leader in agricultural and pastoral farming and the National Fieldays is the ultimate launch platform for Irish companies to showcase their cutting edge technology and innovative solutions.33812013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-11T00:00:00+01:00The EuroSME 2013 will focus on SME aspects of Innovation, Growth and Jobs and will consider the role of the SME in: - The Europe of 2020, and its envisaged smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive economy, where research and innovation are at its very core. - The Innovation Union, as one of the flagship initiatives supporting the implementation of the EU2020 strategy. 35512013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-11T00:00:00+01:00If you have an idea for an innovative, export focused start-up business then Enterprise Ireland can assist you through our forthcoming series of Entrepreneurship workshops. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors and potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available. 33992013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-10T00:00:00+01:00This visit is designed to give Enterprise Ireland clients exposure to the opportunities in Western Canada through a series of meetings and networking opportunities.33192013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-10T00:00:00+01:00MIFA is the leading European animation conference and trade fair. It is attended by 2,500 professionals from TV, digital media and new platforms. Enterprise Ireland will organise networking events at MIFA for Irish clients and industry contacts.34972013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-10T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 5 (Market Intelligence and Routes to Market) will take place on 10th, 11th, 13th & 14th June 2013. Equips the participants with know-how to go about devising and collecting a marketing intelligence plan, assessing the information and making informed decisions on market entry strategy.35572013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-06T00:00:00+01:00A one hour briefing session for accounting and banking bodies to explain the funding available to their exporting clients.33822013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-06-05T00:00:00+01:00The conference will address the Innovation Union context of the 'Capacities' work programme, especially that of the Research Potential Programme, with emphasis on research and innovation as key drivers of competitiveness, jobs, sustainable growth and social progress. It will aim to contribute substantially to research, innovation and regional policy development.33122013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-29T00:00:00+01:00A seminar and 1:1 meeting with experts will be held to assist Irish companies targeting the US consumer market on the importance of strategies for e-commerce and social media. Industry experts from the USA will take part in this event.33472013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Driving Competitiveness is an EU Presidency Conference. It focuses on what companies are doing to practically improve their competitiveness, bringing together many cases from companies across Europe and Ireland and from many different sectors. Cases will be presented in five parallel streams, allowing participants to choose the cases most relevant to them. Please click on the register button below for online registration for this event. 35072013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Belgium is an important location for the pharmaceutical industry. Enterprise Ireland is organising a reception and dinner to allow Irish clients targeting these sectors to and strengthen their networks of contacts in Belgium. 35522013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-29T00:00:00+01:00This is a tailor-made workshop for companies interested in growing international sales. The day long workshop will offer a master class in developing and using the tools and best practice needed to plan and execute a new business drive around successful international selling. 35532013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-28T00:00:00+01:00This highly practical 1 day workshop and follow-up coaching programme will enable businesses to plan and implement more effective lead generation programmes in their business to drive revenue growth. It is aimed at companies operating in business-to-business (B2B) markets that are developing their businesses internationally and need to generate leads in markets which they have recently entered, or reinvigorate lead generation in export markets where they are already established. This workshop will help companies to adopt a more targeted approach to lead generation, to identify key enablers for building credibility with buyers/influencers and to establish the optimum mix of tactics and channels to engage new prospects. Delegates will be provided with the tools and templates necessary to plan, implement and manage a lead generation programme tailored to their business. See Registration link below.32522013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-26T00:00:00+01:00Education in Ireland will be exhibiting at NAFSA 2013 in St Louis along with all nine Universities on the island of Ireland and several other HEIs. Ireland is the 9th most popular destination for US students who choose to study abroad and our consistent high profile at NAFSA each year helps us to maintain that position.35502013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-21T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland acknowledges that the family business has specific needs when it comes to growth. For this reason we run occasional family business conferences. These serve to support our family business clients by drawing on international experts as well as local experience. Our conference 'Family Business-Navigating Through Challenges and Maximising Opportunities' runs on the 21st May at Enterprise Ireland HQ.32922013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-16T00:00:00+01:00A prestigious networking event is planned in London to help build and improve relationships between Irish suppliers and their UK customers. 34962013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-16T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 4 (The Buying Process) will take place on 16th & 17th May 2013. Understand how buyers make decisions and learn about the evolving buying processes and strategies from the buyer's perspective.34682013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-15T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to manage HR issues in the absence of a dedicated resource - it will also cover Performance Management, Staff Incentives and managing the culture of an organisation.33902013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-15T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland & Enterprise Europe Network will be hosting an international brokerage event on 15 May 2013 (The Helix, DCU Dublin) during ATWARM Conference - "Water: the greatest global challenge". This event is an ideal opportunity for companies and researchers in the water, energy and environmental sectors to find international partners for technology transfer, business co-operation and collaborative research, in pre-arranged 20 minute meetings in one location.33592013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-14T00:00:00+01:00This trade mission to the Czech Republic and Poland will allow companies entering these markets to explore the potential for their products/services in a structured way. They are planned also to be networking opportunities with important local business contacts. 34672013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-14T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to manage HR issues in the absence of a dedicated resource - it will also cover Performance Management, Staff Incentives and managing the culture of an organisation35382013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-13T00:00:00+01:00eHealth Week 2013 event will encompass eHealth Conference and World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition hosted by HIMSS Europe. Over 2,500 international delegates will be in Dublin for the event and the conference anticipates 100 exhibitors. This year, the conference organisers will be facilitating an EU-US eHealth Marketplace designed to be a matchmaking event with the aim of encouraging collaboration and generating meaningful global business opportunities between European and US companies, health providers and other stakeholders. This initiative will be led by the European Connected Health Alliance. Through pre-arranged networking, delegates can avail of pre-event profiling, request pre-arranged business matchmaking appointments & listen in at the innovative speakers’ corner. To register for the Marketplace please log onto: www.b2match.eu/eu-us-ehealth-marketplace-dublin/33562013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-10T00:00:00+01:00Ecoinnovation is about introducing innovative products, services and processes to the market that will reduce environmental impacts and make better use of resources. The Information Day 2013 will give you essential information about this competitive European Union funding initiative as well as advice on how to develop a good project proposal and apply successfully before the next deadline of September 201335392013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-09T00:00:00+01:00A Start-Up Breakfast primarily for innovative Start-Up prospects and early stage companies. Pat Alley, Business Development Director from Cynar Plc, a Laois based high potential start-up company, will be the main attraction and guest speaker. Pat will relay the Cybnar story from its early days and provide guidance and advice to all attending start-ups. The event will also include a brief Enterprise Ireland presentation and is being held in conjunction with the local Laois CEB. Time: 7.45am - 9.00 am.34032013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-06T00:00:00+01:00Up to 6 client companies can be accommodated on shared Irish pavilion located inside technology section of Arabian Travel Market Exhibition, the largest travel expo in Middle East, now in 20th Edition with over 17,500 visitors last year. Event will include hosted buyer appointments & travel technology reception. 34102013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-06T00:00:00+01:00This is the 10th International Trade Construction, Building, Environmental Technology & Materials Exhibition. The event attracts key buyers and industry leaders looking for the most up-to-date technology and state-of-the art equipment available on the market 35492013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-05-02T00:00:00+01:00Following feedback from Showcase 2013 a presentation on Living and Interior Trends will be presented by Peclers Paris for the giftware, interior, tabletop and beauty products and packaging for companies in these sectors.34052013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-29T00:00:00+01:00Capital project briefing and client showcase for the HSE Estates Design Teams appointed to the construction of New Mental Hospital, Intensive Care Rehabilitation Units and Childcare Special Care Units. Clients will offer innovative solutions relevant to requirements of upcoming HSE capital projects, spanning Construction, Engineering, Cleantech and Software sectors, while focusing on Sustainable, Renewable and Green Technologies. EI welcomes this unique opportunity for clients to showcase their businesses and meet the design teams while creating increased opportunity for SME engagement in the capital projects supply chain. 34082013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-26T00:00:00+01:00This event will showcase manufacturing technologies research and development activities that are ongoing in Europe. A number of Europe’s leading industries and research institutions specialising in manufacturing process research and development will present state of the art technologies. Examples will also be included of research under FP7 that demonstrate effective collaboration leading to direct impact for the companies in Europe. 33012013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-24T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Ireland is participating in the Better Building conference in conjunction with the IGBC and Cultivate to provide an Export-Orientated focus by selecting key speakers and topics part of the 4 streams ongoing during the conference. Enterprise Ireland will also facilitate an inward buyer’s visit by bringing key market buyers & influencers to exclusively meet the EI green building client cluster in a one to one speed-meeting format held in a restricted area. An EI client / buyer networking event will also take place on the evening of the 24th April with official representation from an EU commissioner and a senior Irish Minister. 35422013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-24T00:00:00+01:00This is a tailor made workshop for Engineering companies interested in growing international sales. The day-long workshop will offer a master class in developing and using the tools and best practice needed to plan and execute a new business drive around successful international selling. 33142013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-23T00:00:00+01:00A group of Irish Higher Education Institutions will take part in the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education (IECHE) in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 23-25 April 2013. The Education in Ireland presence at this event will market Ireland as a study destination to Omani students who wish to study abroad. There has been an Irish presence at this event since 2012.35412013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-18T00:00:00+01:00To survive and thrive in difficult economic conditions you only have one sensible option – to build a strong, compelling value proposition. Future Curve will work with you to enable you to engage and convert better prospects, pursue the right opportunities, improve your cost of sale, generate high levels of repeat business, keep your prices solid and deliver good margin. The chances are that you have everything you need to develop your value proposition – we can help you create and deliver it. This workshop is fully booked up - for more information please contact Bridgin.Durnin@enterprise-ireland.com35402013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-17T00:00:00+01:00Delivered by Harry Largey and Gary Leyden from Cloud Mover, designed for the CEO and Head of Sales & Marketing functions, companies will be brought up to speed with current best practices and practical examples of how Sales and Marketing should be built and operated in Cloud companies. Participants will be provided with the tools and support needed to ensure that their Sales and Marketing functions are best suited to both the companies and the customers needs.33482013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-17T00:00:00+01:00CCA is the association for Tier 2 and Tier 3 mobile operators in the US, with over 100 carrier members. This year Enterprise Ireland will have a shared stand space at the CCA Spring Expo.The conference brings together the elements of networking, learning and sharing best practices. The CCA Global Expo offers unprecedented access to top-level executives across the competitive mobile ecosystem, including the carrier members.34662013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-17T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will focus on the necessary steps to ensure that an SME is sucessful in raising additional 3rd party funding such as a bank or VC, it will look at various funding options available depending on stage in the lifecycle and the pros and cons of VC, PE, Venture Debt, Equity and Bank.34652013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-16T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will focus on the necessary steps to ensure that an SME is sucessful in raising additional 3rd party funding such as a Bank or VC, it will look at various funding options available depending on stage in the lifecycle and the pros and cons of VC, PE, Venture Debt, Equity and Bank.32972013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-16T00:00:00+01:00A group of Irish Higher Education Institutions will take part in the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education (IECHE) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , 16-19 April 2013. The Education in Ireland presence at this event will market Ireland as a study destination to Saudi students who wish to study abroad. There has been an Irish presence at this event since 2011.34302013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-14T00:00:00+01:00Market Study Visit to the UAE for Consumer Retail companies who are currently, or exploring the possibility of, selling in the Middle East. The focus is on interior, fashion and personal care companies and the immediate objective is to familiarise them with the market, the large players - both retailers and distributors - and to assist clients meet potential partners.33682013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-11T00:00:00+01:00Introduction to Lean Logisitcs - savings costs and inproving effectiveness and efficiency33522013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-10T00:00:00+01:00Half day seminar to brief Financial Software & Services clients on opportunities in Middle East & Africa regions. Confirmed industry experts from South Africa, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates will deliver presentations and take part in a panel discussion with clients. Pre-booked 1-1 meetings at East Point will take place after the event between clients & panellists.35372013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-10T00:00:00+01:00If you have an idea for an innovative, export focused start-up business then Enterprise Ireland can assist you through our forthcoming series of Entrepreneurship workshops. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors and potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available. 33222013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-08T00:00:00+01:00MIPTV is the greatest gathering in the global TV & Media world. It’s where the industry makes deals that will shape the future, from inspiring new projects to buying next season’s hits. Together, the entertainment community creates bridges across the diverse and expanding industry, making new connections and unlocking new business opportunities. Ireland on Screen is a joint collaborative initiative between Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Film Board and Irish Media Industry34352013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-08T00:00:00+01:00Turkey is a regional Eurasian economic powerhouse and trading hub. With a population of 70 million people and direct access to a regional market of over 200 million consumers Turkey is strategically placed for future growth. This trade mission, led by An Tanaiste, Eamonn Gilmore TD, offers EI client companies opportunities to increase their profile in the market and exploit new business opportunities. 34952013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-04-08T00:00:00+01:00International Selling - Module 3 (Competitive Selling) will take place on 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th April 2013: • Learn how to utilise your own personal capital and how to build that of the Sales Team around you • Comprehend the underlying motivation of Sales people and how to nurture their progress • Decipher how to plan for sales opportunities and thus maximise success rates. 33372013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-27T00:00:00ZThe Games Developer Conference is the key event for early stage Irish Games clients in the tablet/browser/middleware/enabling and mobile games spaces. It is the world’s longest running and largest professionals-only games event. 35282013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-26T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland is hosting a series of”Advise the Advisors” road shows in 2013. This initiative is aimed at professionals in Accounting and Financial roles who work with Entrepreneurs and potential Entrepreneurs or generally act as financial advisors to Irish companies. The Cork briefing will be held on Tuesday 26th March 2013, 11.30am -12.30pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork. Please reigster by clicking on the link below. 35292013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-26T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland is hosting a series of”Advise the Advisors” road shows in 2013. This initiative is aimed at professionals in Accounting and Financial roles who work with Entrepreneurs and potential Entrepreneurs or generally act as financial advisors to Irish companies. The Waterford briefing will be held in the Ramada Viking Hotel, Cork Road, Waterford 4.30pm -5.30pm. Please register by clicking on the link below. 33252013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-21T00:00:00ZThis eMarketing event is for clients in all sectors and focuses on how companies can use the Internet to: • market their products and services more successfully in international markets; • learn about the strategies and processes needed to identify, reach and retain new customers on the Web. 33722013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-21T00:00:00ZA Minister-led mission focussed on transport opportunities with Nordic transport market specifically with Nordic airlines and with the Swedish public transport system. The objective is to generate awareness among Irish companies of the opportunities in these markets and to promote Irish products and services to potential customers.33622013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-20T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland is organising an Irish delegation visit to the Asian Development Bank in Manila for their Annual Business Opportunities Fair. This event will enable clients to meet with Country Officers, Sector Specialists and Project officers at ADB with a view to uncovering business opportunities, while providing an opportunity to network and collaborate with BOF participants.35022013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-20T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland in partnership with the Irish Film Board and RTE will host the European Production Forum, enabling overseas broadcasters and producers to explore co production opportunities with Irish companies. The two day event will include panel workshops, structured networking and face-to-face meetings with leading European broadcasters and production companies. The European Production Forum is a component of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. 34642013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-20T00:00:00ZA follow on from February workshop - this workshop will examine how to actually implement the strategy developed in the business plan - exploring setting CSFs, KPIs and managing the performance of the company.34632013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-19T00:00:00ZA follow on from February workshop - this workshop will examine how to actually implement the strategy developed in the business plan - exploring setting CSFs, KPIs and managing the performance of the company.35052013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-19T00:00:00ZBiopharma Singapore is one ofthe most important events in this sector in Asia. To capitalise on the networking opportunities of this event, Enterprise Ireland will organise a networking reception at the event for irish clients and key business partners in the region. 33712013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-18T00:00:00ZThe Taoiseach will participate in an Irish State Agencies Lunch for EI clients and their guests being organised by Enterprise Ireland in Washington DC on Monday 18th March. This follows from 2012’s successful event. There will also be an Ambassador's Reception on Tuesday 19th March for clients and guests to attend.33352013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-16T00:00:00ZSalão do Estudante is one of the largest student recruitment fairs in Brazil where many prospective students and parents come to meet and compare the participating international education institutions. Every major education and language travel agency participates in Salão do Estudante and it is therefore a great opportunity to see and be seen by agents and students. 33052013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-16T00:00:00ZThis networking event will offer Irish companies selling into the Italian market an opportunity to enhance and develop their relationships with key Italian customers and partners. 33702013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-13T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland UK will be hosting two networking events in London & Edinburgh to celebrate St Patrick's Day in 2013. These events will take place in London on 13 March at The London Film Museum, South Bank, and in Edinburgh on 14 March at The George Hotel, and will provide guests with an opportunity to meet a cross section of EI clients and key influencers in the UK market. The events provide an opportunity for EI clients to consolidate relationships and increase business with key existing and potential customers or partners35272013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-13T00:00:00ZThis workshop is aimed at early and pre-export companies that have the potential to sell their products/services in international markets. • A one-day interactive workshop with a mix of individual and group exercises, best practice guidelines, worksheets and tools to prepare the business for its journey into exporting. • With support from Enterprise Ireland’s Mentor Network, you will have the capability to develop an action plan to help you implement a successful export strategy for your company. 35172013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-12T00:00:00ZHistory tells us that for every successful market entry, about 4 fail. And this failure is not just isolated to inexperienced startups, it also affects many sophisticated companies and seasoned entrepreneurs. Taking on a new market is an issue that affects all parts of the business and poses numerous challenges – understanding the market, identifying partners, appraising the competition, recruiting suitable staff etc. In this one day workshop Paul O’Dea will take you through a series of tools & exercises. You will be asked to challenge your assumptions, look hard at the competition and consider what SMART actions you will take next. See Registration link below. 35212013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-12T00:00:00ZThis workshop is aimed at early and pre-export companies that have the potential to sell their products/services in international markets. • A one-day interactive workshop with a mix of individual and group exercises, best practice guidelines, worksheets and tools to prepare the business for its journey into exporting. • With support from Enterprise Ireland’s Mentor Network, you will have the capability to develop an action plan to help you implement a successful export strategy for your company. 34462013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-08T00:00:00ZChina is a key market for Irish educational institutions. To strengthen Ireland's position in the market and to increase awareness of Ireland as a quality education destination, an education trade mission will take place in March 2013. 33032013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-08T00:00:00ZThis is the most important Trade Fair in the interactive industry in the USA. There will be an Ireland stand at the event and there is also a conference which attracts the key players in the digital media industry.34342013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-07T00:00:00ZThe Indian medical device market is expected to reach $6bn by 2015. EI will bring a group of medical device manufacturers to India on a study visit to explore opportunities on this rapidly expanding market. The visit will be centred on Medical Fair India, New Delhi, the largest trade fair for this sector in India. 35162013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-06T00:00:00ZA one day highly interactive "Partner Channel Management Workshop" designed for companies that have the desire to develop the processes and skills required to activate, motivate and manage successful existing partnerships. The workshop will benefit those organisations that have identified a need to cultivate in-depth partner management skills and/or have already participated in the Partner Skills Workshop.34842013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-06T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland is hosting a Procurement Opportunities Seminar with the United Nations on Wednesday 6 March 2013. This event is targeted at current and potential suppliers to the UN. It will cover topics such as the UN structure, categories of goods and services procured by UN, procurement policy and procedures, Irish companies experiences of selling to the UN. There will be an opportunity for 1:1 meetings. A follow up visit to UN New York will be organised in July for companies wishing to further engage with project and procurement officers.35152013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-05T00:00:00ZThis workshop is focused on the process and skills required to identify, develop and build an effective Partner Sales Strategy and Channel. The workshop is in three stages as follows: A one day highly interactive “Partner Skills Development Workshop” ideally focused on companies that have a strategic goal to drive international indirect sales through and with partner organisations. This may include companies that are at the beginning of the cycle in developing overseas sales channels, as well as organisations which have had experience working with in-market partners but recognise the need to revisit and improve partnering skills. See Registration link below.33332013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-05T00:00:00ZThe 11th Annual World Food Innovation & Technology Forum is a high-level event attended by food industry technology leaders, including R&D and Innovation decision-makers from global food and beverage multinationals. EI is a sponsoring partner of the event, and will use it to showcase the expertise of Irish companies and Ireland's food R&D infrastructure. 34162013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-05T00:00:00ZMinister Richard Bruton will lead a delegation of Irish companies to Texas, visiting Dallas, Houston & Austin, where his visit coincides with SxSW 2013 Interactive, which a growing number of Irish participants attend. EI client companies from all sectors are welcome to use the Minister's participation for PR purposes and to build relationships with customers.34182013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-04T00:00:00ZOutward visit of Enterprise Ireland clients to US studios, production houses and content buyers. The focus is on acquisitions priorities, internet companies’ programming focus and deal structure, current revenue models, changes in distribution and platforms and future trends forecast.34942013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-03-04T00:00:00ZInternational Selling - Module 2 (Sales Process) will take place on 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th March 2013: • Focus on growing the pipeline • Learn how to qualify tartgets by diagnosing and planning effectively • Align sales process with strategy • Track selling activity to increase conversion 34062013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-28T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland Russia & CIS would like to invite you to participate in a sales leads presentation and networking event in Moscow targeted at opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry in Russia. The Russian government funding for Pharma 2020 will reach over $5.92 billion, with private investments expected to exceed $4.7 billion. The focus is on R&D; training programme development; construction of new, and retrofit of existing pharmaceutical production facilities; and transition to GMP standards by 2020. Our sales leads event in Moscow is a unique opportunity for EI clients to present their services and experience directly to the end market. The event will be attended by local influencers and decision-makers, as well as officials from key Russian Ministries and the Russian Pharma Association which represents over 200 member companies. 32812013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-27T00:00:00ZA networking reception for agricultural technologies and machinery clients around the 2013 SIMA Agricultural show in Paris, France32412013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-26T00:00:00ZMedtec is the leading exhibition and conference for medical device development and manufacturing companies in Europe with a particular focus on design and manufacturing, materials, sterilising and packaging.34072013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-26T00:00:00ZA trade dinner focussing on the lifesciences, medical and technology sectors will take place in Stuttgart. This event will enable Irish compnaies to enhance and reinforce their relationships with key German contacts. 34822013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-26T00:00:00ZAt this event, Enterprise Ireland will outline a range of supports to help you prepare to export and win new business overseas, successful Irish exporters will talk about their exporting journey and you will have the opportunity to discuss your export plans with Enterprise Ireland executives.35062013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-26T00:00:00ZA trade dinner focussing on the lifesciences, medical and technology sectors will take place in Stuttgart. This event will enable Irish compnaies to enhance and reinforce their relationships with key German contacts. 31652013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-25T00:00:00ZMobiles now serve as our books, health monitors, payment transfer devices, social connectors and tour guides. Mobile technology is embedded in our cars, homes, appliances, governments and utilities. Mobile World Congress 2013 is the premier exhibition and network event worldwide for this vital industry33402013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-25T00:00:00ZJoin EI & InfoSecurity Ireland for this year's RSA conference in San Francisco. You will gain access to the latest thought leadership and knowledge in; cyber threats, data breaches, social engineering, compliance, risk management, cloud security and can connect with leading security professionals. 35032013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-21T00:00:00ZA business reception and networking event for High Potential Start-Ups HPSU to enable them to network with the customers and partners in the British market. The event will be held at the Irish embassy. 34622013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-20T00:00:00ZThis topic will explore how an SME should undertake the process of Business Planning, including preparing Business plans, financial forecasting , how to conduct scenario testing, setting milestones, ranking and rating projects.34612013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-19T00:00:00ZThis topic will explore how an SME should undertake the process of Business Planning, including preparing Business plans, financial forecasting , how to conduct scenario testing, setting milestones, ranking and rating projects.35042013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-19T00:00:00ZThe President Mr. Michael D. Higgins will host a lunch in Paris for irish companies selling into the French market with their key contacts. Key business leaders will be invited by Enterprise Ireland. 34812013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-19T00:00:00ZAt this event, Enterprise Ireland will outline a range of supports to help you prepare to export and win new business overseas, successful Irish exporters will talk about their exporting journey and you will have the opportunity to discuss your export plans with Enterprise Ireland executives.34902013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-19T00:00:00ZTo survive and thrive in difficult economic conditions you only have one sensible option – to build a strong, compelling value proposition. It will enable you to engage and convert better prospects, pursue the right opportunities, improve your cost of sale, generate high levels of repeat business, keep your prices solid and deliver good margin. The chances are that you have everything you need to develop your value proposition – we can help you create and deliver it. The workshop will be delivered by Futurecurve - a team of internationally experienced experts in value proposition creation and development. They have all been senior marketing and sales executives and know what works and what doesn’t. 33612013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-18T00:00:00ZIndia is a key target market for Irish Educational institutions in attracting overseas students. To promote Ireland as a location to study abroad in India, Enterprise Ireland is organising a trade mission to important Indian cities. 34802013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-13T00:00:00ZAt this event, Enterprise Ireland will outline a range of supports to help you prepare to export and win new business overseas, successful Irish exporters will talk about their exporting journey and you will have the opportunity to discuss your export plans with Enterprise Ireland executives.34882013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-12T00:00:00ZThis highly practical 1 day workshop and follow-up coaching programme will enable businesses to plan and implement more effective lead generation programmes in their business to drive revenue growth. It is aimed at companies operating in business-to-business (B2B) markets that are developing their businesses internationally and need to generate leads in markets which they have recently entered, or reinvigorate lead generation in export markets where they are already established. This workshop will help companies to adopt a more targeted approach to lead generation, to identify key enablers for building credibility with buyers/influencers and to establish the optimum mix of tactics and channels to engage new prospects. Delegates will be provided with the tools and templates necessary to plan, implement and manage a lead generation programme tailored to their business.34892013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-11T00:00:00ZThe aim of this event is to outline the opportunities in the market to (i) IT for Health companies with a view to mobilising their existing offering, (ii) Mobile companies with a view to using their capabilities to offer m-health solutions either alone or in co-operation with IT for Healthcare companies.34852013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-11T00:00:00ZThis seminar aims to provide you with in-depth information regarding the procurement processes of the private and public hospitals as well as other healthcare institutions in Sweden and the UK. Through detailed presentations and meetings with specific market procurement experts the seminar will enable you to better target your desired markets, in Europe, with an increased chance of success. This seminar will be valuable, not only for companies currently exporting to Europe who need a refresher, but also any companies intending to sell into the European market, and whose products are targeting the healthcare sector. 33442013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-09T00:00:00ZCareer Zoo is Ireland’s biggest careers event aimed at hiring qualified professionals & graduates for jobs in Ireland. Over 100 Irish & international organisations will be offering in the region of 4,000 jobs & showcasing courses and upskilling opportunities at the massive one-day event. Experts will also offer advice on career development and how to upskill into growth sectors. Other activities include a ‘Tech Box’ where attendees can learn more about Ireland’s fastest growing sector, IT, and a career clinic where job seekers can go for advice and help. This is the 4th Career Zoo event with the last event attracting over 10,000 visitors last February. Admission is completely free of charge and attendees can register online at www.careerzoo.ie. IT’s Happening Here are sponsoring the event this year, and through support from Enterprise Ireland will have a number of Irish Software companies on stand at the event showcasing the great opportunities available in the Irish Software sector34602013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-06T00:00:00ZIf you have an idea for an innovative, export focused start-up business then Enterprise Ireland can assist you through our forthcoming series of Entrepreneurship workshops. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors and potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available. 34862013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-05T00:00:00ZTo get companies consistently and systematically using an objective sales process and pipeline methodology with the specific objectives of enabling the achievement of sales targets on a predictable basis and improving sales forecasting for the benefit of the salespeople and the investors. Please register to attend on the link below.33082013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-02-05T00:00:00ZWomenswear Trend Forecast for Spring 2014. See Registration form below.32292013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-28T00:00:00ZArabHealth is the largest expo for Life Sciences related technologies held in the Middle East. It is attended by all of the leading buyers and suppliers to this sector across the region. 33492013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-28T00:00:00ZThe Ireland Belgium Business Network was launched in Brussels. The object is to enhance relationships with Irish companeis and their customers, partners and contacts in the Belgian market. 34482013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-23T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland is hosting a “Doing Business in Thailand" event on 23 January 2013. This event is targeted at current and potential exporters to Thailand. The morning event (08:30 start) will have a series of speakers who will cover topics on; the Thailand economy, the investment environment, Irish companies experiences in exporting to Thailand and an outline of the opportunities and tips in exporting. There is also the opportunity to meet with some of our speakers on a 1:1 basis after the main event.32492013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-22T00:00:00ZAn Irish Pavilion at Aircraft Interiors & MRO Middle East (co-located) exhibition in Dubai for a small group of Irish client companies supplying interiors, equipment and maintenance services to airlines. All regional carriers and maintenance facilities expected to be present at this small, focused aviation exhibition. Programme will include a small networking reception, PR/media support and buyer meetings.32512013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-20T00:00:00ZShowcase is Ireland’s Creative Expo/Trade event – now in its 37th year. It is promoted internationally by Enterprise Ireland and presented on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland. There are over 350 exhibitors and the products included are fashion, knitwear, crafts, gifts and home accessories34792013-05-23T02:00:01+01:002013-01-15T00:00:00ZAt this event, Enterprise Ireland will outline a range of supports to help you prepare to export and win new business overseas, successful Irish exporters will talk about their exporting journey and you will have the opportunity to discuss your export plans with Enterprise Ireland executives.