Annual Conference 2022
Innovate For Success
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.
May 5th, 10:00am – 6.00pm, Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Innovate For Success
in assocation with...
“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! 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.
Actionable Takeaways
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.
Agenda
(Subject to Final Confirmation)
BEFORE LUNCH
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09:00-10:00 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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10:00-10:20 OPENING REMARKSList Item 2
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.
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10:20-11:10 INNOVATION LEADERSHIP AND CULTUREList Item 3
- Martin McVicar, Combilift - Creating Innovation Culture
- Antonio Patacho, Combilift
- Fiona Rowley - Innovation Leadership
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11:10-11:40 THE INNOVATION PROCESS PART 1List Item 4
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.
- Trevor Vaugh, Maynooth University & Actionable - Research and Ideation
- Dr Colin Keogh, UCD, Inlecom & Sapien - Validation and Execution
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11:40-12:10 COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
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12:10-12:40 THE INNOVATION PROCESS PART 2
Audience Exercise - Trevor and Fiona guide the audience through a creative exercise.
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12:40-13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan Hayes Culleton to answer audience questions.
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13:00-13:30 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- Aidan McKenna, Enterprise Ireland
- James Walsh, Enterprise Europe Network
- Janet Toal, Innovation Boost Intertrade Ireland
Discover what funding sources exist to assist with your innovation journey.
AFTER LUNCH
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14:30-15:45 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.
- Simon Dennehy, Perch - Product Design Innovation
- Brendan Phillips, OVVO - Idea to Launch
- Darren Woods - Continuous Innovation
- Joe Friel, Woodconnect - Cluster Collaboration & Innovation
- John Walsh, TU Dublin - Innovation Projects in the Furniture Industry
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15:45-16:00 NETWORKING
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16:00-17:00 EMERGING OPPORTUNITIESList Item 3
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.
- Elaine Butler - Innovation for a Circular Economy
- Adrian Kelly - Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Conan O' Ceallaigh - Material Innovation (Re-use of Wood)
- Niall Murray - Digital Innovation, AR/VR
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17:00-17:30 PANEL DISCUSSIONList Item 4
Speakers, Industry Experts and Business Owners will join a Panel Discussion hosted by our MC, Susan Hayes Culleton to answer audience questions.
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17:30-19:30 NETWORKING
Relax and connect with other attendees over some finger food and drinks in the Hotel Bar.
Speakers
Meet some of the leading authorities and thinkers in Ireland and International Industry Experts.
Conference Sponsors
The Venue
Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
We are delighted to be holding our Annual Conference at Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire on May 5th, 2022.
State of the Art Facility
State of the art, beautiful location, with capacity to take 200 attendees, Royal Marine is one of Dublin's most exciting and inspiring venues.
Breakout and Exhibit Rooms
We also have the use of separate breakout rooms for private meetings and exhibits
Parking
Convenient and free parking in the adjoining Hotel car park.
Hotels
We have secured a discounted rate for attendees, just let the reservation desk know you are attending the Irish Wood and Interiors Event.
