IWIN Annual Conference 2021
Innovate For Success
Join us for a jam-packed day of learning from the very best minds in our Industry and Irish business. Network, learn and be inspired.
Innovate For Success
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.”
Steve Jobs
Perhaps never before have we witnessed so much change or faced into a more uncertain future! 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.
Actionable Takeaways
The success of any conference is judged by how much value you get out of it. This year our focus is on genuine actionable takeaways.
Here's what to expect from IWIN Conference 2021...
- Breakthrough insights, actianable advice and quick wins from our panel of expert speakers.
- Strategic partnerships with customers, peers and suppliers.
- Lasting friendships and connections with some of the leading players in the industry.
- Introductions to funding agencies and supports both for domestic and international growth.
- Ideas and inspiration from the many exhibits displaying geniune innovations in the wood and interiors space.
- Opportunities for continued training and supports through our ongoing IWIN services
Finally there is option to attend our post conference get together for some food and drinks.
Agenda
BEFORE LUNCH
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08:30-09:30 REGISTRATION & COFFEEList Item 1
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.
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09:30-10:00 OPENING REMARKSList Item 2
Susan HayesCulleton (MC) will begin with a welcome note and invite Minister Simon Harris to officially open our conference, followed by PJ Rudden, Chairman of Construction and Innovation and Digital Adoption at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
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10:00-10:30 INNOVATION LEADERSHIP AND CULTUREList Item 3
- Martin McVicar, Combilift - Creating an Innovation Culture
- Ken Finneagan, Tangent - Innovation Leadership
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10:30-11:10 THE INNOVATION PROCESS PART 1List Item 4
So you know you should be innovating, but where do you start and how do it?
Here's a beginners guide through the Innovation process covering keys concepts such as Ideation, Validation, Execution and Innovation Pipeline.
- Trevor Vaugh, Maynooth University - Research and Ideation
- Dr Colin Keogh, UCD - Validation and Execution
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11:10-11:40 COFFEE BREAK
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11:40-12:00 THE INNOVATION PROCESS PART 2
Sean McNulty, Design Thinking Ireland - Innovation Pipeline
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12:00-12:45 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- Aidan McKenna, Enterprise Ireland
- Gillian Slattery, Enterprise Ireland
- Jame Walsh, European Enterprise Network
- Janet Toal, Intertrade Ireland
- Donald Mc Donagh - EU Funding
Discover what funding sources exist to assist with your innovation journey.
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12:45-13:10 PANEL DISCUSSION
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan HayesCulleton to answer audience questions.
AFTER LUNCH
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14:00-15:30 INNOVATION IN OUR INDUSTRYList Item 1
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.
- Peter McCann - Case Studies from our industry
- Simon Denaghy - Product Design Innovation
- David Murray, Medite - A Partnership with Innovation Research and Development Group (IRDG)
- Brendan Phillips, OVVO - Idea to Launch
- Ciarán McGuigan - Build an International Brand Through Innovation
- Darren Woods - Lean Innovation
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15:30-16:00 PANEL DISCUSSION
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan HayesCulleton to answer audience questions.
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16:00-17:30 EMERGING OPPORTUNITIESList Item 3
Without doubt, opportunities are on the horizon. Our speakers will discuss areas such as Offsite Construction, Circular Ecomomy, Digital & Ecommerce, WFH trends, alternative materials, new market opportunities and more.
- Glen Griffiths, Design Partners - Finding Innovation Opportunities
- Elaine Butler - Green Innovation
- Claire Cunningham - Digital Innovation
- Ulrika Johansson-Ståhl - Collaborative Innovation in Sweden
- Dr Rob Elias - Innovation in Biomaterials
- Jamie Parr - Offsite Construction and Modular
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17:30-18:00 PANEL DISCUSSIONList Item 4
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan HayesCulleton to answer audience questions.
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18:00-20:00 NETWORKING
Relax and connect with other attendees over some finger food and drinks in the Trinity Pavillion Bar.