Mary Rose Burke
CEO | Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Thursday Nov 02, 2023 [2:05 PM - 2:30 PM]
Ireland Forum & Social
Join us for an engaging and informative afternoon as we return to Dublin to connect with our Ireland members. The day will begin with an in-person buyer knowledge exchange over lunch followed by insightful discussions and networking opportunities for both buyer and supplier members.
We will begin with an opening statement from the Dublin Chamber before moving into informative discussions on industry trends and buyer insights. Following that, we will have an expert buyer panel answer any questions that are important to you in a live 'Inside the Mind of the Buyer' session.
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Hotel Details
€225 Single, €240 Double/Twin
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Agenda
Thu 2nd Nov
12:15 PM
Buyer Exclusive
Buyer Exclusive
Buyer Knowledge Exchange | Roundtable Lunch
3 course buffet lunch with soft drinks
Exclusive to Buyer members
2:00 PM
Welcome
Welcome
Introduction
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
2:05 PM
Session
Session
Business Confidence & Support – A View from the Chamber
During this session, we will hear from the Dublin Chamber about business confidence and performance as we move towards the end of 2023 and into the year ahead. A discussion of Dublin’s travel infrastructure will also be conducted, as well as how the Chamber supports business travel needs within the region.
Mary Rose Burke
CEO | Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2:30 PM
Session
Session
Accommodations Outlook: Reviewing the Current Landscape and Suggest Programme Strategies for 2024
As the accommodation sector recovers we have seen an imbalance between supply and demand impacting pricing and relationships in addition to sector challenges on staffing and service levels. But what can we expect for the year ahead across key regions and what are the trends that we need to be aware of across the sector?
In this session, we’re going to examine current industry trends, and deliver analysis on year-to-date 2023 data. Plus, we’ll share guidance on how you can adjust strategy now to make the most of 2024 and beyond.
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Juliette Jackman
Senior Manager, UK and Switzerland | Deloitte
3:00 PM
Networking
Networking
Coffee Break
3:15 PM
Session
Session
Inside the Mind of the Buyer
A fantastic opportunity to ask our expert panel of buyers the questions that are important to you!
The panel members will share their expert insights on the importance of collaboration and transparency, and the challenge of ensuring travellers have a seamless booking/travel experience as they discuss the current industry, programme opportunities and their challenges.
Leila Dunphy
Head of Global Travel, Expense & Meetings | Riot Games Limited
Aisling Gibbons
Global Procurement Manager - Travel and Events | BT
Cat Anglim
Strategy & Operations - Travel | Google
3:45 PM
Session
Session
Airport Futures
We hear from Graeme McQueen, who will share with us the challenges faced by Dublin and Cork Airports over recent months and what the airport authority is doing to move from recovery to growth.
We will look at what the airports' priorities are and how their investment and strategy will focus on supporting business travellers into and out of Ireland.
Graeme McQueen
Media Relations Manager | daa
4:15 PM
Networking
Networking
Social
Drinks and canapés
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
TRIPBAM
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
[2:30 PM - 3:00 PM], [2:00 PM - 2:05 PM]
Cat Anglim
Strategy & Operations - Travel | Google
[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]
Leila Dunphy
Head of Global Travel, Expense & Meetings | Riot Games Limited
[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]
Juliette Jackman
Senior Manager, UK and Switzerland | Deloitte
[2:30 PM - 3:00 PM]
Graeme McQueen
Media Relations Manager | daa
[3:45 PM - 4:15 PM]
Aisling Gibbons
Global Procurement Manager - Travel and Events | BT
[3:15 PM - 3:45 PM]
Venue
Clayton Hotel
About Venue
Address
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson’s QuayDublin, Leinster, Ireland, D02 YT21
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Registration Fee
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
Free
Connect IP Buyer
Free
Connect IP Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Supplier
Free
Non-Member
£ 39.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business Buyer
Free
Business Supplier
Free
Connect Supplier
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
4:00 PM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Clayton Hotel
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