National Women's Enterprise Day 2011 Event Programme

The Heritage Hotel Portlaoise

Delegate fee for entire conference €100.  Delegate fee includes half day conference programme, supper and informal networking on November 16th and full day conference and lunch on November 17th.  Free mentor sessions are available to delegates but prior booking is essential.

Wednesday November 16th:

14.00 – Arrival, Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs, and Informal Networking 15.00 – Workshop on Social Media with Damien Mulley 17.00 – Tea/Coffee and Informal Networking, Hotel Check in, time out etc 18.30 – Formal Networking event 20.00 – Supper and Informal Networking Guest Speaker Joan Burton T.D., Minister for Social Protection  Registered delegates can enjoy both formal and informal networking with a light buffet meal and refreshments. Included in delegate fee, but prior booking is essential. 14.00 – 18.00 – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential Exhibition throughout the afternoon

Thursday November 17th: 8.00 - Registration, Tea/Coffee, Collection of Conference Packs and Informal Networking 8.00 – 9.30; 10.30 – 12.30; 2.00 – 3.00 – Mentor Sessions available – Prior Booking essential Exhibition throughout the day, close of exhibition at 3.00 p.m. 9.30 – Welcome Vincent Reynolds, Chairman County and City Enterprise Boards 9:35 - Introduction by Conference Chairperson Colette Fitzpatrick 9.40 – Keynote Speaker Debra Searle 10.30 – Coffee Break and Informal Networking 11.15 – Panel Discussion with 4 successful female entrepreneurs 12.45 – Lunch and Informal Networking 14.00 – Case Studies X 4 – DVD and Panel Discussion Q & A 15.15 – Keynote Speaker Domini Kemp 16.00 – Closing remarks and Conference Close by Eamon Ryan, Chairman NWED Organising Committee