Join us on May 5th for a day of learning from the very best minds in our Industry and Irish business. Network, learn and be inspired.
Perhaps never before have we witnessed so much change or faced into a more uncertain future! War in Europe, Post pandemic recovery, Brexit, materials and labour shortages, climate change and circularity are just some of the issues that will make a deep and lasting impact on our industry. As Steve Jobs puts it, Innovation gives you the power to turn this change and uncertainty into opportunity. At our conference, we want to give you the tools and insights to embrace innovation and use it to fuel your business growth in the months and years ahead.
At this year’s conference, you will receive the tools and insights to encourage you to embrace Innovation as a key part of your business strategy. You will gain an understanding of the Innovation process and you will hear from many industry experts as they provide case studies of innovation in our industry and emerging opportunities. This knowledge and insights will help position your business to deal with threats, exploit opportunities, help develop unique selling points to fuel your business growth in the months and years ahead.
Here's what to expect from the IWIN Conference 2022...
✓ Breakthrough insights, actionable advice and quick wins from our panel of expert speakers.
✓ Lasting friendships and connections with some of the leading people in the industry.
✓ Strategic partnerships with customers, peers and suppliers.
✓ Introductions to funding agencies and supports both for domestic and international growth.
✓ Opportunities for continued training and supports through our ongoing IWIN services.
✓ Goodie pack with a free IWIN Notebook.
✓ Free access to all recordings of the conference.
✓ Prearranged Official Introduction to any speaker, agency or attendee.
✓ Food and refreshments throughout the day.
(Subject to Final Confirmation)
Join us early for some morning coffee and networking while we register all attendees. There will be exhibits on display from companies who are presenting innovative products in the wood and interiors industry.
Susan Hayes Culleton (MC) will begin with a welcome note, followed by PJ Rudden, Chairman of Construction and Innovation and Digital Adoption at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
So you know you should be innovating, but where do you start and how do you do it?
Here's a beginners guide through the Innovation process covering keys concepts such as Ideation, Validation, Execution and Innovation Pipeline.
Audience Exercise - Trevor and Fiona guide the audience through a creative exercise.
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan Hayes Culleton to answer audience questions.
Discover what funding sources exist to assist with your innovation journey.
How can Innovation be applied in the Wood and Interiors industry? Hear from experts who have worked and used Innovation to achieve success in the industry.
Without doubt, opportunities are on the horizon. Our speakers will discuss areas such as Offsite Construction, Circular Ecomomy, WFH trends, alternative materials, new market opportunities and more.
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan Hayes Culleton to answer audience questions.
Relax and connect with other attendees over some finger food and drinks in the Hotel Bar.
Meet some of the leading authorities and thinkers in Ireland and International Industry Experts.
Managing Director of the HayesCulleton Group
Chairman of Construction Sector Innovation and Digital Adoption at Dept of Public Expenditure and Reform
CEO at Combilift
Mechanical Software Development Technician Mechanical Software Development Technician
Combilift
Lectures in Innovation, Creativity, Leadership and Entrepreneurship with UCD Quinn Business School, UCD Innovation Academy and TU Dublin. Fiona is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Innovation Boost at InterTradeIreland
Assistant Prof at Maynooth University and co author of ARRIVE
Innovation Consultant at Inlecom and Founder of Sapien Innovation
Senior Executive, Enterprise Europe Network - Ireland
Joe Friel is manager of WoodConnect, the recently established Sustainable Build and Interiors Cluster
which focuses on Timber Construction, Interiors and Wood Science.
Assistant Head of School & Founder of Createlab - TU Dublin School of Creative Arts
CEO at Perch
Managing Director/ CEO at OVVO®
Enterprise Ireland and Climate Enterprise Action Fund Manager
Business Owner at Circular Design Institute & EFIC Circular Economy Working Group
Managing Director at WD Excellence
Adjunct Lecturer and Post-doctoral Researcher working with the Timber Engineering Research Group
Head of Engineering & Information Communication Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence
Senior Lecturer in Dept. of Computer & Software Engineering, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. Funded in Investigator in Science Foundation Ireland Adapt Centre for AI enabled Digital Content Technology and the Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing. Associate PI Enterprise Ireland COMAND Technology Gateway.
We are delighted to be holding our Annual Conference at Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire on May 5th, 2022.
State of the art, beautiful location, with capacity to take 200 attendees, Royal Marine is one of Dublin's most exciting and inspiring venues.
We also have the use of separate breakout rooms for private meetings and exhibits
Convenient and free parking in the adjoining Hotel car park.
We have secured a discounted rate for attendees, just let the reservation desk know you are attending the Irish Wood and Interiors Event.