CORKMEET 2009- The Event
CORKMEET 2009 is a three-day international business networking forum taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cork, from 11-13 November 2009. The 3-day programme has been arranged to heighten networking opportunities for attendees in a variety of formats. It is anticipated that up to 350 Irish and international delegates will participate during the event making it an essential addition to your business diary.
Programme Overview
Day 1
Wednesday 11th November
The Irish Examiner Welcome Evening
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
5.30pm |
Registration opens |
| 6.30pm |
Drinks Reception Commences |
| 6.45pm |
Speeches commence (30 minutes) |
| Location |
Pre-Conference Area of Radisson Blu Hotel |
| Speakers |
Welcome by the Mayor of Cork County – Cllr Derry Canty
Partner Representative, Mr. Michael Hanley, CEO, West Cork Enterprise Board
Mr. Aidan Forde, Irish Examiner |
Day 2
Thursday 12th November
One to One Business Meetings
Radisson Blu Hotel
| 8.00am |
Registration opens |
| 9.00am – 9.30am |
Launch of Networking Event by Mr. Sean O’ Sullivan
CEO, South Cork Enterprise Board |
| 9.30am |
One–to–One Business Meetings Commence
as follows: - |
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
11.30am
12.00pm
12.30pm
1.15pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
3.00pm
3.30pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
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First meeting
Second meeting
Third meeting
Coffee break
Fourth meeting
Fifth meeting
First lunch sitting
Second lunch sitting
Sixth meeting
Seventh meeting
Eight meeting
Ninth meeting
Tenth meeting
|
5.00pm |
Close of Official Meetings |
| 5.00pm - 5.15pm |
Close of Networking Event by Mr. Sean O Sullivan, CEO, South Cork Enterprise Board. |
~ Close of Formal Networking Event ~
Informal meetings can take place in smaller meeting rooms reserved for the event.
Gala Dinner
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
MC Mr. Michael Hanley, on behalf of Partner Organisations
7.15pm |
Drinks Reception in Reception Area |
7.45pm |
Gala Dinner commences with welcome by the Mayor of Cork County – Cllr Derry Canty |
7.50pm |
Mr. Ger O'Mahony, President, Cork Chamber |
7.55pm |
Dinner |
9.15pm |
Mr Martin Riordan, County Manager |
The dress code for this event is formal (but not black tie)
~ Dinner ends ~
Entertainment
| 9.30pm |
Kiely Walsh School of Dance |
| 10.30pm |
Sweet Nectar |
~ Close of Day 2 ~
Day 3
13 November 2009
Looking Further and Thinking Bigger
Advice, Inspiration, Opportunities and Partnerships in International Markets
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork
Download Conference Programme
Click on individual speakers to download their presentation slides
9.30am |
Introduction |
David McWilliams, MC |
9.30am |
Opening Address |
Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs
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Part 1: Advice & Inspiration
Part 2: Opportunities and Partnerships
1.00pm Official closing of CORKMEET 2009
Light Lunch
2.30pm Bus Tours of Cork City - optional
~ Cork Meet 2009 Closes ~
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Cost:
€120 participation fee per delegate
(includes participation in all CORKMEET 2009 events and evening meal at Gala event.)
CORKMEET 2009 is funded and organised by Trading Link Cork, a dynamic partnership for business between Cork County Council, Cork County & City Enterprise Boards and Cork Chamber.
Frequently Asked Questions
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