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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
April 7th 2022
Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast




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Join the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
7th April 2022 | Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast
ABOUT

Join us at the 2022 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo is being
held in the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast on 7th of April to hear from an
impressive line-up of manufacturing leaders, academics and government agencies
who will engage in a stimulating blend of key note addresses and debates.

Creating an Innovative Manufacturing & Supply chain Ecosystem

New approaches and technology have been introduced in recent years that have
created significant organisational and process improvements. The aim of the
conference is to showcase such innovative approaches and to disseminate the
cutting edge research that underpins them.

The conference will be of interest to senior management, established practicing
engineers and researchers together with those that are much earlier in their
careers.

Delegates have registered from leading food, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical,
electronics and engineering manufacturing sectors.

Manufacturers small and large from across the Northern Ireland will gather to
challenge political decision makers to deliver a business environment which
manufacturing deserves. Delegates attending the conference will:

– gain industry insights to help their business plan ahead
– share good practice and learn from each other’s experience
– connected with senior business leaders to find new business opportunities
– meet with key technology providers in the dedicated exhibition area

Key Topics included:

Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Control & Automation, Supply Chain
Optimisation, Information Technology Logistics,Energy Management, Facilities
Management Sustainability, Project Management, Health & Safety Warehouse
Management, Materials Handling & Robotics

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED


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MARY MEEHAN

DEPUTY CEO - MANUFACTURING NI

MARC O'REGAN

CTO EMEA - DELL TECHNOLOGIES

Speaker Bio



Marc is a passionate believer in Technology and how we can work together as an
industry to better
enhance and empower every person and organization in the world to achieve more
Marc is the CTO for Dell Technologies EMEA & has over 20 years’ experience in
Technology, starting his
career at Dell Technologies in 1999 where he spent sixteen and a half years
specializing in various
Technology domains including Cloud, Data Analytics and High Performance
Computing.
During his career at Dell Technologies Marc successfully lead the Cloud and
Compute Specialist Practice
for Dell UK & Ireland, helping to architect, design and develop compute and
Cloud solutions, while also
leading the Enterprise Architect community for EMEA
Marc has also notably contributed significantly to Public Cloud build outs
including Microsoft Azure and
Amazon Web Services as well as some of the most significant HPC and
Supercomputing Clusters on the
continent of Europe. Marc is also a recognized leader within the Cloud and Grid
communities and is a
regular keynote speaker and contributor of articles on the subjects of Cloud,
Modern Analytics, IoT and
HPC
As CTO for the Dell Technologies EMEA organization, Marc leads the vision and
cross company
technology strategy across the EMEA Theatre with a focus on driving innovation
working predominantly
with New & Emerging Technologies and architecture in the AI, Analytics, HPC and
IoT space. `
During his home time, Marc enjoys Arts, reading, hill walking with his Dog Rugby
and the odd Motor race.
Marc is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and lives with his wife and two
girls in Wicklow, Ireland.


MIKE HIGGINS

FOUNDER - CIRCULARWISE

"STRATEGIC INSIGHTS TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Mike Higgins is a circular economy strategic advisor and regular conference
speaker focussed on the commercial potential that circularity can deliver to
corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, and regional government development
agencies. Since establishing Circularwise in 2018, Mike regularly hosts
strategic workshops to establish the potential value of reusing products,
components, or repurposing waste materials. Clients include product producers,
waste / recycling processors, logistics firms and economic development agencies.





The Mckinsey organisation estimates that the global value of circular economy
(in reuse resource efficiencies) is worth $3.7 trillion per year. Likewise,
Accenture’s circular economy team forecasts that the circular economy will
contribute an additional $4.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
Furthermore, the EU Circularity report published in May 2019 identified that
Circular Economy operations will create 700,000 net new jobs, within this same
timeframe, across its European states. These scale efficiencies and new business
opportunities span all industrial and business sectors and is becoming a
strategic priority for executives to ensure their organisation obtain these
substantial cost savings and leverage innovative circular enabled business
models to build new competitive advantage. The industry-wide adoption of
circularity practices is moving beyond its initial innovation stage. Industry
thought leaders have already leveraged circularity practices to transform
circular generation product developments, manufacturing systems, and logistics
operations to gain major supply-chain efficiencies. This shift to reuse based
operations, effectively decouples future growth risk dependency on sourcing only
‘virgin’ supply-chain materials extracted from rapidly diminishing natural
resources. Taking a strategic perspective, we discuss ‘why’ industry needs to
rapidly transform from wasteful linear economy conventions.


AARON KELLY

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - OEESYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

"USING OEE (OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS) TO CONTROL, IMPROVE AND
TRANSFORM YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES"

Speaker Bio



With extensive experience in manufacturing and technology industries, Aaron is
an internationally recognised expert in Operational Equipment Effectiveness
(OEE) and Manufacturing Performance Management and an enthusiastic champion of
Industry 4.0, Smart Factory initiatives. As Technical Director of OEEsystems
International, Aaron oversees the design and implementation of Best In Class,
Manufacturing Performance Management Software and Consultancy Service Solutions
for the world’s most progressive manufacturing companies from Seattle to
Shanghai. His specialties include integration between shop floor automation and
business systems across various industries and processes combined with an
in-depth knowledge of PLC and OPC technologies. Aaron has a First Class Honours
B. Engingeering Degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Dublin City University.
In a previous life Aaron was a green keeper and continues to apply his interest
and passion for Efficiency & Quality in the workplace to his time spent on the
fairways. 


ANNE DONAGHY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MID & EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL -

Speaker Bio



Anne Donaghy is passionate about investment, innovation, job creation and
growing the economy of Mid and East Antrim, and Northern Ireland. As Chief
Executive, Anne sets the strategic direction of the multi-award winning Mid and
East Antrim Borough Council, with an exciting and ambitious vision for economic
growth at its core. She is currently leading the creation of an ecosystem of
advanced manufacturing in her Borough, as well as delivering multi-million pound
transformative projects through Belfast Region City Deal. Anne has also played a
leading role in the now Graham Construction-led bid for a Heathrow Logistics Hub
- a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create 5,000 jobs and secure £5bn for
the Northern Ireland economy.


MICHAEL GERNER

PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR - PRECISE PROPOSALS

"THE POWER OF STORY IN PROCUREMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Michael Gerner is Principal Director of tendering consultancy Precise Proposals
Ltd. He has specialised in procurement for 22+ years, successfully managing
tenders and proposals of up to 300 million Euros and mentoring multiple
companies. He has helped clients across disparate sectors achieve a 100% annual
win rate dozens of times.





Best practice benefits both parties in a procurement. Look beyond the raw
figures to hear how the power of story can be harnessed to help Buyers and
Bidders achieve the best deal.


HOWARD KNOTT

LOGISTICS CONSULTANT - IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

"THE BREXIT EFFECT ON SHIPPING, WHAT WILL 2022 BE LIKE?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Howard is currently Logistics Consultant at the Irish Exporters Association
(IEA). For 30 years he has been a columnist at "Fleet Transport" Magazine as
well as writing the "Maritime" section of the publication. He is a Fellow of the
Chartered institute Of Logistics and Transport and ,for 30 year, held senior
management positions in a number of Freight and Shipping organisationsif





2021 was a year of dramatic shifts in the network of shipping services serving
Irish Exporters and importers, many of them Brexit related. What will 2022 be
like and what actions should traders take to safeguard their trade flows?


MICHAEL BELL

CEO - NORTHERN IRELAND FOOD & DRINK ASSOCIATION

Speaker Bio



Michael has over thirty-four years’ experience in food. He started his career in
the bakery industry in Northern Ireland and Malta.

He has a primary honours Degree in Food Science. He is a Fellow of the Institute
of Food Science and Technology (FIFST). He is a Chartered (Food) Scientist
(CSci). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD) and is a Chartered
Director. (CDir).

He holds a Leaders in Industry programme Food and Drink Manufacturing sector
award from The Queens University of Belfast.

He is Chairman of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development
Council. He is a member of Safefood Expert Advisory Committee. He is a member of
the Northern Ireland Food and Feed Advisory panel for the Food Standards Agency
Northern Ireland. He is a board member of Agri-Quest - the Food Innovation
Competence Centre. He is an elected Trustee of the Northern Ireland Assembly and
Business Trust. He is the Executive Director of the Northern Ireland Food and
Drink Association. He was recently elected as Vice President of the Institute of
Food Science and Technology.

In his spare time he enjoys sailing, hill walking, good food and drink.


BRIAN MULLIGAN

HEAD OF ONLINE LEARNING INNOVATION - INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SLIGO

"HIGHER EDUCATION 4.0 - ADDRESSING THE STEM TALENT SHORTAGE THROUGH NEW
DIGITALLY ENABLED MODELS OF HIGHER EDUCATION."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Brian Mulligan graduated as a Civil Engineer in 1978 from University College
Dublin and later with a Masters in Engineering Design. His early employment was
mostly in mathematical modelling and simulation and the application of
information technology within engineering. He is currently Head of Online
Learning Innovation in the Centre for Online Learning at the Institute of
Technology Sligo where he has lectured since 1984. He has been a prime mover of
online distance learning in Ireland initiating Ireland's largest provider, IT
Sligo , in 2002 and has contributed significantly to the growth of e-learning in
Ireland since 1999 as a founding member of the Irish Learning Technology
Association . His main areas of interest are now in new models of higher
education and accreditation, and the rapid low-cost development of online
education.





The HCI funded Higher Education 4.0 project aims to improve how higher education
serves STEM industries though (i) improving our engagement with employers, (ii)
becoming more agile in responding to the needs of employers and learners, and
(iii) harnessing technology to develop new, more efficient, attractive and
accessible models of learning, including work-based degrees, project-based
degrees, micro-credentials, self-paced courses and free online courses.


DR. LUBNA AHMED

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND MANAGER - FOOD INNOVATION LAB, TU DUBLIN

"THE FOOD INNOVATION LAB AT TU DUBLIN"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Lubna is responsible for running the Food Innovation lab in TU Dublin – City
Campus. She is an expert in new product development and microbiology and sensory
evaluation of food. Lubna joined the team in 2019 and has an extensive
background in industry-academic collaborations. Lubna has a PhD. degree in Food
Science from TU Dublin, Ireland. She has done her post-doctoral research in an
EU funded project where she was involved in conducting research activities,
managing the project including budget management, liaising with industry and
other academic collaborative partners. She has then worked as an assistant
Lecturer in New Product development in TU Dublin since 2015.





The Food Innovation Lab: A Case Study. The Food Innovation Lab at TU Dublin -
City Campus offers skills and expertise in food and beverage product
development, opening up the cutting-edge facilities and research expertise in TU
Dublin - City Campus to companies. Responding to the needs of industry, we
specialise in new product development, nutritional and safety assessments,
ingredient development and sensory analysis. We can provide new product ideas,
help you troubleshoot technical issues, or provide training and advice with
regards to food safety and allergens. Our goal is to help your company enhance,
and contribute to, the world-class reputation of the Irish Food and Drink
sector.


RAJIV ANAND

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - SANA COMMERCE

"HOW YOUR MICROSOFT DYNAMICS OR SAP ERP CAN DRIVE B2B ONLINE SALES."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Rajiv is a Business Development Manager for Sana Commerce UKI. An enthusiast for
all things digital, he’s spent much of his career within Martech, helping
companies with their digital transformation journey. Now at Sana, Rajiv is
working with Manufacturing, distributors and wholesalers to give them the best
chance of thriving in the B2B and B2C marketplace





You’ve already made a significant investment in your ERP. We’ll discuss how you
can leverage your Microsoft or SAP ERP investment even further to help
accelerate your growth online.


TANIA BARKER

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - CILT

"PROFESSIONALISING THE SUPPLY CHAIN"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



The Professional Development Relationship Manager for the Chartered Institute
for Logistics and Transport CILT (UK), responsible for developing Continued
Professional Development learning solutions and opportunities. Before joining
CILT, Tania worked for a health and safety awarding organisation, as Head of
Relationship Management, as well as working in operational roles within
manufacturing and service environments.





The CILT is the essential professional body for individuals and organisations
that create, manage and operate logistics, transport and supply chain
capabilities. Working to actively improve the understanding and perceived value
of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to those working in the industry,
which is critical to ensure a global shared standard. The CILT have developed a
benchmark standard of competencies to support professional recognition, which
has been a collaborative effort between industry representatives and subject
matter experts to support a consistent yet adaptable framework. Many
organisations have competency frameworks in place and this resource serves to
inform and enhance what already exists within the areas of logistics, transport
and supply chain operations. It details requirements for professional
designations awarded by CILT covering both the depth and breadth of skills
across the profession.


DOIREANN BARRETT

BUSINESS DEVELOPER & BRAND OWNER - THE GLUTEN FREE KITCHEN COMPANY

"MY JOURNEY TO LEARN ABOUT MY AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE WHILE DEVELOPING MY FOOD &
WELLNESS BRAND"

Speaker Bio



Doireann Barrett is the founding owner of The Gluten Free Kitchen Company, a
multi-award-winning food and wellness brand. After a lifetime of symptoms,
Doireann was finally diagnosed in 2004 with coeliac disease. Thereafter she saw
a gap in the market with the café/deli offering and began her journey to develop
The GFK Co. Her ambition is to eventually create a safe brand of outlets that
cater for those suffering with food intolerances and allergies while allowing
her customers to enjoy a meal amongst loved ones without the unfortunate stigma
and label that currently excludes a person with dietary exclusions.


JOE BEHAN

ADJUDICATOR AND MEDIATOR - JOE BEHAN ADR

"PROTECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE -AVOID COSTLY DISPUTES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Joe Behan B.E. CENG, FIEI, FCIArb, Dip L.S Joe is an experienced Adjudicator,
Mediator, Conciliator, Arbitrator and Consulting Engineer practicing in Ireland,
the UK, and the Middle East. He is a member of the Government Construction
Contracts Adjudication Panel. Joe is Chairperson of two Single Electricity
Market Dispute Resolution Panels. Joe sits on numerous Irish and International
dispute resolution panels of adjudicators, mediators, conciliators and
arbitrators. He lectured in NUI Maynooth and sits on a number of voluntary
Boards.





Provide business insight into how to stop spending unnecessary money on costly
disputes by the cleaver use of dispute avoidance processes


ASHLEY BELL

INDEPENDENT PROJECT & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST -

"WHEN LEAN SIX SIGMA BREAKS DOWN"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Ashley Bell is a project manager and business process improvement consultant.
Throughout his career he has worked with a number of major national and
international brands across a variety of industries. He is passionate about
project management, continuous improvement and sharing his knowledge to help
others.





Lean Six Sigma and the Toyota Production System encourage manufacturers to
produce on a JIT (Just In Time) bases, this reduces warehousing costs through
low levels of onsite inventory such as spare parts and raw materials. But what
happens when environmental issues outside of our control impact the supply chain
and how do we recover? Only this week the press reported that the Coronavirus
has impacted the Land Rover supply chain to such a degree, that they are having
to ship parts in suitcases to keep the production line running and they now only
have a couple of weeks worth of parts remaining. JCB may have to stop production
altogether and Apple is reporting shortages of the iPhone.


RONAN BERRY

GENERAL MANAGER - POLAR ICE LTD

"POLAR ICE DRY ICE - A RELUCTANT SUPERHERO IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED LOGISTICS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



General Manager at Polar Ice dry ice manufacturers and suppliers and presenter
of Taking Care of Business on Midlands 103 fm





Showcasing the crucial role dry ice products play in critical supply chains from
medtech to pharma, precision engineering to temperature controlled distribution
and inflight catering to dry ice blast cleaning


KESHAB BHATTARAI

SENIOR LECTURER IN ECONOMICS - HULL UNIVERSITY

"GROWTH AND REDISTRIBUTION IMPACTS OF CLEAN AIR AND POLLUTION CONTROL POLICIES
IN THE UK"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dr Bhattarai is a senior lecturer in economics, specialising in general
equilibrium analysis of macro and micro economic policy issues and econometrics.
He has published in various refereed journals including the International
Economic Review, Economica, Sothern Economic Journal, Review of International
Economics, Economic Record, Manchester School, Economic Letters, Applied
Economics, Applied Financial Economics, Economic Modelling, North American
Journal of Economics and Finance, Empirical Economics, Review of Development
Economics, Applied Financial Economics Letters, Atlantic Economic Journal,
International Advances in Economic Research and International Economics and
Economic Policy, International Business Research. He is actively involved in
teaching Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Econometric
Analysis for PhD in economics, research methods for MSc and macroeconomics at
the undergraduate level. He has served as external examiner of undergraduate and
post graduate programmes and PhD theses for reputed universities in the UK and
abroad. He has given seminars to other departments and presented papers and
chaired sessions regularly in high level conferences including the American
Economic Association, European Economic Society, the Royal Economic Society, the
European Economics and Finance Society, Ecomod, International Atlantic Economic
Association. He has contributed to RAE in 2001 and 2008 and to REF 2014 from the
Economics and Business Panel from the Hull University Business School. He is a
regular referee and a member of editorial boards in refereed journals. Keshab
received PhD in economics from the Northeastern University, Boston, USA in 1997.
He developed static, dynamic and global tax policy models of the UK economy
Professor John Whalley between 1996 to 1999. He joined the University of Hull in
1999 and continued achieving excellence in teaching and research. He led dynamic
general equilibrium modelling tasks of the energy sector under the Supergen
research project from 2005-2007





Capital accumulation generates higher growth rates of output across sectors but
these raise levels of air, water and land pollutions as their by-products.
Energy and environment taxes in consumption and production of traditional
sources of energy aimed at abating pollution distort the labour leisure choices
by individuals, use of inputs by firms and lead to the unintended distribution
of income and welfare across households. It is better to allocate more resources
on energy saving technologies including renewables or wind-powers, that could
significantly reduce the pollution while maintaining the efficient process of
growth with right signals of relative prices. These strategies could be formed
after careful analyses of alternative scenaries from a dynamic general
equilibrium model of the economy concerned.


DERMOT BRABAZON

FULL PROFESSOR - ADVANCED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE AT DCU

"ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A GAME CHANGER FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dermot Brabazon is Director of the Advanced Processing Technology Research
Centre at DCU; was co-founder in 2017 and is deputy Director of the I-Form,
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre; and established in 2019 and is Director
(RoI) of the Advanced Metallic Systems-Centre for Doctoral Training.





Over the last decade in particular, improvements in Additive Manufactured (AM,
also called 3D printing) technologies have resulted in increased potential to
directly print in one step functional components. In order to achieve this in
produced parts, a number of important requirements have to be meet such as a
high level dimensional accuracy, the availability of an improved range of
functional materials, and a supply chain and cost model which is competitive
with traditional manufacturing. In recent years, great strides have been made in
these areas which enable a new range of applications to avail of AM
technologies. The dimensional, physical and chemical integrity of polymer and
metal printed parts have improved greatly allowing a broader range of end
applications. There are now over 100 AM equipment suppliers which is mirrored by
the increase in the materials supplied for these machines. Production speeds and
quality control also continue to improve. The AM process has the ability to
produce complex components with integrated functionality requiring less material
and fewer production assembly steps. The raw materials for AM can be recycled,
particularly for metal AM. The process can also be used to process parts in
remote locations, with reduced need for transportation costs. In this talk, an
overview of these developments and in particular their implications for
sustainable manufacturing will be presented.


NEIL BRADLEY

CHEF, FOUNDER, CEO - KITCHEN OS

"THE FUTURE KITCHEN: DIGITAL SOLUTIONS AND ROBOT CHEFS."

Speaker Bio



A chef and restauranteur for over 25 years, if anyones knows the hospitality
industry and it’s challenges it’s the Founder and CEO of Kitchen OS, Neil
Bradley.
During his years owning and running his own kitchens, and with a keen interest
in technology, Neil searched the market for solutions to help him in his
business, however what he found was a lack of BOH focused solutions, and those
that did exist were incredibly complicated and expensive.
This led to the formation of Kitchen OS and it’s first product Food Safe System,
a complete digital HACCP solution incorporating mobile, IoT and cloud
technologies.
Since then Kitchen OS has been nominated as one of the UKs Rising Stars tech
businesses, a Global Foodtech 500 company and a business reach from San
Sebastian to Singapore.


MICHAEL BURROWS

SENIOR ADVISER INDUSTRY 4.0 - RS COMPONENTS

"UNDERSTANDING THE JURNEY TOWARD IIOT/INDUSTRY 4.0"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Mike was formally Managing Director of Monition from 2002 -2019. With over 35
years’ experience at the forefront of Reliability and Asset Management
development, Mike has steered Monition to become a leading independent Condition
Monitoring, Plant Reliability & Process Improvement Company, Pre acquisition by
Electrocomponents in February 2019..





What’s the right approach towards an IIoT strategy? An Organisational / People
centred approach to I4.0 is needed. The next industrial revolution has arrived.
Enabling technologies are ready but why has the uptake been slow? Cultural
change is needed from top to bottom enabled by group level next generation cross
discipline I4.0 standards and practices. Ten years ago operators would argue
that they don’t have any data. Increasingly operators have the data but now they
wrestle with what to do with it. In most cases even if improved maintenance
decision making was possible many operators don’t have the confidence or the
resources to make a difference. Step changes are required to invest in the IIoT.
Only then will longer term operational performance improvements be achieved


COLIN CATER

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST - TRI-TECH 3D

"THE BENEFITS 3D PRINTING BRINGS TO MANUFACTURERS"

Speaker Bio



Experienced within the field of Additive Manufacturing, commonly called 3D
printing, working with a range of metallic and plastic technologies, a chosen
reseller for Desktop Metal, an office based metal 3D printing technology.


AIDAN CONATY

FOUNDER - TCI CHINA

"SIMPLE STEPS & TIPS TO SOURCE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS FROM INTERNATIONAL
SUPPLIERS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Aidan is from Dublin.He founded TCI China in 2003 and Goodada in 2012. Aidan
works with some f the UK's leading construction companies. is an accountant and
is currently undertaking an MBA scholarship at Trinity College Dublin





How Construction Companies can benefit from Safely & Securely sourcing products
and materials from International Suppliers and Manufacturers.


ANNE CONLON

FOUNDER - ALL ABOUT SALES

"CREATING A LOYAL CUSTOMER"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Anne Conlon, All About Sales, before establishing her own training company
worked with the Irish Independent News & Media Group, Corporate Express Ireland
and BWG Foods in Senior Management roles. She has vast knowledge in sales and
Talent development. She works with businesses to improve sales and team
performances





Why should a customer buy from you? What are you doing differently than your
competitors to keep the customer? Or are they just buying from you for
convenience but not for the experience? Better change this as someone else could
start supplying what you have or do. On average every year businesses lose 20%
of the customer base. The greatest reason for this is the lack of the customer
experience and where the staff couldn’t be bothered serving the customers in a
proper manner.


ALLAN CREE

MANAGING DIRECTOR - THE SKILLFULL PASS LTD

"GETTING VALUE OUT OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDITS IN ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
CERTIFIED SYSTEMS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Allan is the Managing Director of The Skillful Pass. He has a track record of 25
years of:
1. Writing answers for tenders and PQQs.
2. Providing management systems consultancy for:
a) Quality (ISO 9001).
b) Environment (ISO 14001).
c) H&S (ISO 45001).
d) Asset management (ISO 55001).





1. Common audit methods with advantages and disadvantages of each. 2. What
audits can be used to do. 3. Examples. 4. Taking it further.


CAROLINA CURY

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - RELEVATE LEAN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING

"THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-PROCUREMENT DRIVEN PROCUREMENT OUTSOURCING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Carolina has a M.Sc. in Supply Chain Management, post-grad in Production
Engineer and Bachelor degree in Business Logistics and International Relations.
She is a supply chain professional with over 10 years of international
experience coordinating teams in fast-paced environments, such as construction
and automotive industry. She did an ‘An Investigation of the Development of
e-Procurement Technologies Driven Procurement Outsourcing’ on her master’s
research project. She was motivated by her previous experience working on
projects in partnership with consulting companies and strongly agrees with the
benefits of outsourcing practices. Other SCM projects that she participated
were: SSC's Supply Chain Restructuring Project to implement inventory model;
Review and structure processes and procedures and carry out the Strategic
Sourcing; The Share Service Center Building Project; Identification and
Improvement Deployment Project of Share Service Center. Carolina is originally
from Brazil living in Ireland, with previous exchange student experiences in
Chile and The US. Carolina is passionate about learning new cultures, history,
arts and people, so feel free to get in touch with her.





The purpose of this research was to investigate and understand the development
of procurement outsourcing as a new trend of business process outsourcing by
using e-procurement technologies as a tool to improve the value chain. According
with the results and discussion of this research, it is understood that with the
advanced of e-procurement technologies, the investment of procurement solution
providers to develop their knowledge, and companies hunting for competitive
advantages, the popularity of procurement outsourcing implementation by using
e-procurement technologies have increased. However, these practices should
always been based on collaboration and partnership to avoid any challenge, even
if the values are changing with this transition of procurement to a digital era,
human resources still crucial for the success of procurement outsourcing and
e-procurement technologies.


RICH DALE

CEO - FLOWLENS

"DISPELLING THE MYTHS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION - PRACTICAL STEPS FOR SMALL
MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

Synopsis



Small manufacturing companies can't afford to waste time with poor technology
choices, which means they avoid making any decisions at all. Eventually they
fall behind as the competition harnesses digital transformation. Learn the steps
to de-risk digital, and how can you get your whole team on board with the
change?


ROGER DAM

SENIOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST - MGE PARTNERS

"GETTING THE GREEN: SECRETS TO SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Roger Dam has 15+ years experience specializing in sustainable urban
development, advising institutional investors, commercial lenders, land
developers and private groups with global holdings focused on large-scale and
mixed-use developments. Dam focuses on strategies that reap financial as well as
ethical rewards to meet the challenges of modern urban development.





Changing global conditions require innovative, ecologically sensitive shifts to
metropolitan development strategies. How do we do this while continuing to grow
our bottom line? Our sustainability expert will share research-supported
regenerative urban design solutions that exceed industry standards for social,
environmental, and financial performance simultaneously. Learn different
methodologies for making sustainable building choices profitable, and ways to
meet the diverse needs of urban populations without compromising revenue growth
or financial performance goals. Unlock the investment potential of a greener
future.


CHRISTOPHER DEANS

MANAGING DIRECTOR, IRELAND - CRANE WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

"CHALLENGES AND CHANGES IN 2020 - POST BREXIT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



A successful & driven leader with many years of leadership in transportation,
logistics and supply chain activities including significant P&L management,
strategic planning and execution experience. Dynamic leadership skills built
upon excellent communication and team-building engagement. Strong results in
executing financial turnarounds of under performing business units through
strategic commercial and operational action plans. Skilled at managing
multi-generational and multicultural workforce's.





Supply Chain challenges that BREXIT brings


FRANKIE DEVLIN

PARTNER - INDIRECT TAXES - KPMG

"THE IMPACT OF BREXIT ON CUSTOMS AND VAT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESSES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Frankie leads KPMG's Indirect Tax Services Group in Belfast. He has over 20
years experience of providing UK VAT and customs advice to clients across many
sectors. Over the past few years he has been advising clients on the
implications of Brexit and contributing to various industry groups on Brexit
planning matters.





The impact of Brext on customs and VAT


DERMOT DIAMOND

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, INSIGHT CENTRE; MEMBER EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL
ADVISORY BOARD - DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY

"3D PRINTING: ACCELERATING INNOVATION FROM MATERIALS SCIENCE TO INSTRUMENT
DEVELOPMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dermot Diamond received his Ph.D. and D.Sc. from Queen’s University Belfast, and
D.Litt. from Ulster University. He joined DCU in 1987 and in 2002, was awarded
the inaugural Silver Medal for Sensor Research by the Royal Society of
Chemistry. He is a member of the European Innovation Council Advisory Board.





3D printing is impacting the innovation process by (i) driving down the cost and
timeline for creation of prototype devices and instruments emerging from
research teams. (ii) enabling research outputs to progress further towards
productisation and derisking, thereby raising the attractiveness of these
outputs for investment towards upscaling. (iii) Providing a platform for testing
innovative materials in functional demonstrators prior to transfer to prototype
devices and instruments In this talk I will illustrate these points with
examples of 3D printing of innovative materials in prototype autonomous sensors
for real-time tracking of water quality.


BASIL DONALDSON

CEO - EFFLUENT TREATMENT INNOVATIONS

"PVA GEL BIO-CARRIER – ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Basil Donaldson is the founder and CEO of Effluent Treatment Innovations, a
Wastewater Consultancy, Research & Development Company. He is the inventor and
designer of a new wastewater treatment process & containerised technology called
MBSR (Moving Bed Sludge Reduction) which is set to replace the out-of-date
Activated Sludge Process. ETI is the sole supplier of PVA Gel Bio-Carrier in
Ireland and the UK.





The wastewater sector is facing massive scrutiny for polluting water ways and
beaches due to many wastewater treatment facilities inability to successfully
and consistently treat their effluent to allowable discharge parameters as set
out by the EPA. PVA Gel Bio-Carrier is that sustainable upgrade solution many
operators have been waiting for and which can be of great help in saving our
environment and reducing the carbon footprint.


RICHARD DOYLE

SENIOR CONSULTANT - LEAN IRELAND

"ERROR PROOFING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Richard has 20+ years of engineering and operations management experience at a
senior level, with organisations such as Seagate and General Electric, in Europe
and Asia. He is a GE certified six sigma black belt and is trained as a lean
master. In his consulting and training role, Richard is a motivational project
leader, mentor and trainer.





Making mistakes is a natural part of the occupational hazard of being human.
However there are many well-established methods to help us to avoid making
errors in the workplace.


BASSEY DUKE

CEO & FOUNDER - PRUUNE CONSULTING LTD

"A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PREPARE YOUR COMPANY FOR LIFE AFTER BREXIT"

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Speaker Bio Synopsis



Bassey has led the Logistics functions within different multinational companies
for over 15 years including Amcor where he led the EMEA Logistics function,
Eaton where he led the EMEA Logistics function and IMI where he led the Global
logistics function. During his career he has lived in different countries (US,
UK, DE, IE, NG), managing an annual logistics budget of circa €150 million and
has delivered over €30 million in savings. He holds a bachelors & master’s
degree in mechanical engineering, diploma in management, an MBA and is a
certified leadership speaker. In August 2016, Pruune Consulting Ltd was set up
to work with SMEs and multinationals to develop their logistics, procurement and
supply chain competence.





With the UK formally leaving the European Union, this means complex changes
covering trade, customs procedures, duties, vat, import, export, transportation,
etc. This session will help demystify the challenges and provide practical steps
to work on in the next 11 months to be ready for end of transition period (31st
Dec 2020).


JING FARRELLY

GENERAL MANAGER - ZATINO LIMITED

"BRINGING FOREIGN INVESTMENT AND TALENTS TO NORTHERN IRELAND POST BREXIT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



I founded a wealth management company on 2015; we provide consultancy service to
wealthy non-EEA individuals and their families to relocate to Ireland in the
past few years. The type of investments that we have achieved and on-going
including: Nursing homes, social housings, food factories, climate change
related companies, pharmaceutical companies, hotels and whiskey distilleries.





The UK Startup and Innovator visa categories are for non-EEA nationals wishing
to set up a business in the UK. To qualify for a visa in either category,
applicants must first obtain an endorsement from an approved endorsing body. All
applications will be assessed for Innovation, Viability and Scalability. A lot
of foreign entrepreneurs are having either good business ideas or experience in
certain industry, but hesitate to start a business in a foreign territory. After
Brexit, a lot of them will look at Northern Ireland as great opportunities. For
example, in the pharmaceutical industry, we have a lot of Chinese professionals
whom from either medical or pharmaceutical background, they are interested in
both investing or take part of R&D of new drugs.


LUKE FEENEY

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - DATACHEMIST

"INVENTORY MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE GRAPH"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Luke Feeney is the Commercial Director at DataChemist, a Dublin based startup.
DataChemist wants to empower enterprises with remarkable new insights from
existing data and increase business process productivity. DataChemist’s cutting
edge technology solves some of the most difficult data issues facing supply
chain enterprises today. Prior to joining DataChemist, Luke worked in the Irish
Foreign Ministry for a number of years. He served in Ireland’s Permanent Mission
to the UN in New York and the Embassies in South Africa and Greece. He was
Ireland’s acting Ambassador to Greece for 2016 and 2017. Luke was the Head of
the Government of Ireland’s Brexit Communications Team and the Government Brexit
Spokesperson from 2017 to 2018.





Predictive analytics in inventory management has not been the traditional domain
of knowledge graphs and semantics; however, it is a surprisingly natural fit.
This talk will review knowledge graphs in the supply chain and look into the
details of implementation. In our central case, using a semantic model, we build
a ‘digital twin’ of a complex inventory management supply chain. Data from
heterogeneous sources - including warehouse management systems, point of sale
systems and weather data – are then imported into the knowledge graph. Using the
graph we carry out analytics, optimization, scheduling and Monte Carlo
simulations. A complex set of operations built around the central supply chain
knowledge graph. The net result is a predictive analytic system that delivers
real value to the enterprise (up to a 50% reduction in inventory). The knowledge
graph can be extended to include product information and other central
commercial data use cases. This presentation will draw on the production
delivery of TerminusDB to the largest retailer in Ireland.


JOHN FERGUSON

CEO - BATCHBUDDY

"RAISE A GLASS TO ONLINE DRINK SALES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



We have just completed a successful kickstarter where we developed an idea into
enough pre-sales to order or first stock of products. It’s a new innovation in
cocktail making and we would like to pass on the story of the changing face of
cocktail mailing both for home enthusiast and in all types of venues for
commercial sales





The growth and feature of online drink and food


PAUL FRIAR

GENERAL MANAGER - SMURFIT KAPPA

"BETTER PLANET PACKAGING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Paul is the General Manager of the Lurgan site of Smurfit Kappa. A world leader
in paper based packaging, they have over 46,000 employees in approximately 350
production sites across 35 countries, servicing both the small and the largest
blue-chip companies with innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Their
vertical integration and closed loop model means they control their own forests,
paper pills, packaging and recycling facilities. Paul holds a Business Economics
degree from Durham University and has nearly 25 years’ experience working for
sustainably-led Companies, of which 20 years have been spent in various
positions and facilities within the Smurfit Kappa Group.





It is a presentation on sustainable packaging and uses real live examples of how
this is good for business from a revenue generation and cost saving perspective


DEARBHLA GAVIN

PRODUCER/ REPORTER - BBC RADIO 4 & BBC BUSINESS ONLINE

Speaker Bio



Dearbhla Gavin is a producer/ reporter across BBC Radio 4 and BBC Business
online. Before that, she worked freelance at Bloomberg and The Business Post in
Ireland and started her career as an intern at Financial Times in London. She
has covered Brexit since the day the referendum was called.
Being an Irish journalist working in the UK gives her the context and knowledge
to understand Northern Ireland's place in both the UK and Irish economy. She is
interested in the future of cross boarder trade, specifically in the
manufacturing and agrifood sectors and the impact that a reopened Stormont will
have on Northern Ireland.


DAVID GAWLEY

DIRECTOR - BIM

"OFF-SITE FABRICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



David Gawley is BIM Director for Pentagon Solutions helping Clients, Designers,
Contractors and Supply Chain deliver digital assets efficiently.
David is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Chartered
Construction Manager who has worked with digital construction technology tools
for nearly 25 years and providing BIM consultancy for 10 years.





This presentation will discuss requirements for off-site fabrication in
construction projects for technology, data management and collaborative
workflows. Pentagon will provide an overview of industry projects and how to
overcome key challenges.


DAVID GAWLEY

BIM DIRECTOR - PENTAGON SOLUTIONS NI

"OFF-SITE FABRICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



David Gawley is BIM Director for Pentagon Solutions helping Clients, Designers,
Contractors and Supply Chain deliver digital assets efficiently.
David is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Chartered
Construction Manager who has worked with digital construction technology tools
for nearly 25 years and providing BIM consultancy for 10 years.





This presentation will discuss requirements for off-site fabrication in
construction projects for technology, data management and collaborative
workflows. Pentagon will provide an overview of industry projects and how to
overcome key challenges.


BRIAN GREHAN

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - LABEL TECH LIMITED

"SUSTAINABLE CHALLENGES FACING MANUFACTURERS IN PROCUREMENT OF LABELS &
PACKAGING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Brian is Business Development Manager for Label Tech, Ireland's largest
independent supplier of Label Packaging. With 20 years experience within the
Irish Print Industry as Sales Director and Manager at The Printed Image, Brian
has developed particular expertise regarding the sustainability challenges
facing the label print and packaging sector in Ireland.





Till recently there were no truly “Sustainable” labels available in the UK or
Ireland for packaging, due mainly to the self-adhesives used on the back of
labels. We look to highlight the sustainable trends, challenges, best practice
and behaviours within the label packaging industry in Ireland.


IRFAN HAMEED

CEO - INTAX

"HOW TO BE BREXIT PROOF FOR YOUR BUSINESS?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Irfan Hameed is a successful entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience
in setting up and managing businesses.





Saving your company from vulnerability by following the best practice's and
understand your obligations at the earliest as the UK has left the EU.


BARRY HARPER

CEO - NVOLVE GROUP

"ACCELERATING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH MASS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Barry Harper is CEO of The Nvolve Group. He has 25+ years experience in helping
companies accelerate their journey towards Operational Excellence through first
achieving a culture of Workforce Excellence.





Barry will share a case study of a client company who has adopted a mass
employee engagement model and as a result has transformed their Continuous
Improvement outcomes with an increase of 400% in new opportunities to improve
over a 2 year period.


DARREN HARRIS

BAKERY PROGRAMME CHAIR - TU DUBLIN/ UNITED PLATES

"DOING R&D ON R&D: MINDSET : THE HIDDEN ELEMENT OF R&D BUSINESS SUCCESS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Qualified Chef, Professional Baker, MSc in Culinary Innovation,R&D Process
Expert, Bakery Programme chair TU Dublin, Lecturer Culinary Arts, Product
Development, Reformulation consultant, Transformation Mentor (Proctor Gallagher
Institute), training and advocacy (R&D tax credits)





Mindset, business paradigms, perception, human elements, lean manufacturing,
enhanced R&D processes, Tax credits and grants, goal achievement


TADHG HENDERSON

CEO - PROFITSFLOW

"ERP AND LEAN: GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Tadhg's background in business and manufacturing led him to establish
Profitsflow in 2009. With various accolades including ERP HeadtoHead winner
awards in 2016 and 2019, and National Enteprise Awards finalist in 2019, Tadhg
is recognised as one of the country's most knowledgeable experts in ERP for
manufacturing and field service.





For the past four decades, ERP software has been the "go to" solution to
integrate processes and implement planning systems for materials and production.
However as the concept of Lean has evolved, the conflicts between the core goals
of ERP and those of the Lean methodology have become apparent. Here we explore
some of issues and how they can be overcome to ensure ERP and Lean can work in
harmony to deliver the goals of a manufacturing business.


DERMOTT HICKSON

PRACTITIONER - INTERNATIONAL SYNERGIES NI LTD

"SUSTAINABILITY AND PROFITABILITY IN BUSINESS – FRIENDS OR FOES?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



As a practitioner at International Synergies NI Ltd, Dermott aides the delivery
of Invest NI’s Resource Matching Service through Industrial Symbiosis. Dermott
holds an MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development and Practitioner status
within the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. With a
background in the Arts and Creative sectors, Dermott combines his passion for
problem-solving through creativity and innovation with communication and
facilitation to establish interesting ways of achieving cost savings and
environmental benefits for NI businesses through Industrial Symbiosis.





Over the last 12 years, it has been demonstrated that sustainability and
profitability can go hand in hand. Hear how global engagement in Industrial
Symbiosis practices is driving the circular economy with local examples. More
than 600 NI businesses have increased their productivity, developed new
sustainable products, reused wasted resources and supported the local economy.
Learn how to transition from a take - make - dispose of business model to a more
circular and sustainable one. This talk will demonstrate how the Invest NI
Industrial Symbiosis Service has enabled businesses to achieve over £45m in real
economic benefit through the diversion of over 400,000 tonnes of material from
disposal.


SIMON HUNTLEY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - MOMENTUM GROUP

"INNOVATION PAYS… …TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH R&D TAX CREDITS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Simon Huntley is the Business Development Director at the multi-award-winning
Momentum Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading R&D Tax Credit advisory
companies. Simon has been with Momentum since 2018 and has almost 30 years’ UK
and international commercial experience across a range of sectors. An integral
part of the Momentum team, his expert knowledge and strategic advice enables
businesses accelerate future growth by optimising the financial benefits
available from R&D Tax Credits





Today’s businesses operate in a constantly changing marketplace and the
Government’s aim is to make the UK a more competitive in the global marketplace
with HMRC’s Research and Development (R&D Tax Credit) initiative. To remain
successful and keep ahead of the competition, companies must anticipate and
respond swiftly to market demands. This means investing in new or improved
products, processes, services or solutions that give their customers what they
want and offer real added value. Simon will be discussing how businesses can
secure the optimum R&D Tax Credit in return for the money they invest in
research and development.


DR. SHAWNA JOHNSTON

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - TU DUBLIN HOTHOUSE

"FUNDING OPTIONS FOR YOUR FOOD AND DRINK BUSINESS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Shawna is the Business Development Manager for TU Dublin Hothouse, supporting
technology transfer for TU Dublin by engaging industry and research partners to
develop collaborative projects, and assisting with funding opportunities for
these. Shawna joined the team in 2019 and has an extensive background in
industry-academic collaborations. She was involved in the commercialization and
IP discussions of her thesis work with industry partners, and then spent five
years in the Canadian energy industry developing and commercializing
technologies for safer operations via numerous academic collaborative projects;
including an $8 million Large Scale Applied Research Project. She then worked as
a consultant with a grant writing company to establish their new client base in
Alberta. In 2018, she moved to Dublin and worked with the Insight Center at DCU,
managing a portfolio of over € 3 million of academic-industry projects. Shawna
has a PhD. in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary, Canada.





How can TU Dublin Hothouse support your food and drink business in Ireland and
Northern Ireland? Join our discussion on supports, grants and funding available
to assist in growing your business in Ireland and beyond.


JOE KEATING

CHIEF DATA OFFICER - GLANTUS

"HOW TO DRIVE BUSINESS VALUE FROM INDUSTRY 4.0"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



For over 20 years, Joe has worked with organisations to optimise the benefits of
Data, Analytics and Automation. By deploying technology to assist workers across
the business, organisations can optimise their time and resources to achieve
more. As CDO at Glantus, Joe drives this ethos to make a real impact.





Recent technological advances have led to a radical transformation of our daily
lives, but also of our working methods. Greater productivity, reduced costs,
continuous search for quality and improvement: organizations must take up new
challenges and develop innovative solutions to maintain an optimum level of
production and efficiency. This talk will focus on how organizations can
capitalise on these developments to achieve tangible business value.


ADRIAN KELLY

MANAGING DIRECTOR - BREXIT PLAN

"BREXIT; THE CHANGING PICTURE FOR BUSINESSES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Solicitor, lecturer, trainer and business adviser, with 20 years plus,
experience. Founder and Co-founder to a number of businesses including renewable
technology company Airsynergy (which raised more than €20 million in investment
and trades internationally), Premier Executive Training, Brexit Plan and other
successful enterprises. Experienced lecturer and public speaker on many legal
and commercial subjects. Adrian also works as a trainer with the Irish Exporters
Association and also as a prolific Brexit Service provider with
InterTradeIreland and other organisations. Through his business ‘Brexit Plan’,
Adrian has (in the last 12 months) helped over 25 businesses prepare detailed
plans to overcome the challenges of Brexit. These include organisations in many
industries, ranging in size from 2 employees to over 5,000.





Practical talk on the business challenges presented by Brexit in Feb 2020 and
onwards


BOBBY LAMBERT

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - ECOMERIT

"BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER ENVIRONMENT, WIN-WIN WITH RESOURCE EFFICIENCY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Bobby is Business Development Director of EcoMerit, providing Environmental
Certification and Support to organisations in Ireland. An engineer, he enjoys
working on business development. His career includes 12 years as CEO and 14
years as a consultant. He believes resource efficiency has huge potential to
combat climate change.





Resource Efficiency has huge potential in improving business performance and in
combating climate change. It can be implemented quickly using off-the shelf
technology. The business case is excellent. EcoMerit has developed a simple,
tried and tested, process to help organisations more efficent.


PETER LEVINS

DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR - SAVILLS

"INSIGHTS INTO LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SECTOR"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Peter is a property professional with 20 years’ experience in commercial
property consultancy, development, and sales. Peter is responsible for the
marketing and acquisition of Industrial and Logistics property across Ireland.
His clients include investors, land owners, corporate occupiers, logistics
companies and public-sector bodies.





Provide listeners with insight into current market conditions and what changes
are occurring in the industry that they need to be aware of and how it impact
their business.


PATRICK LIDDY

DIRECTOR - UTILITYAR

"AUGMENTED REALITY FOR INDUSTRY - IMPROVING QUALITY, REDUCING COSTS, AND GETTING
WORK DONE FASTER"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Patrick is the founder of UtilityAR, a company that builds Augmented Reality
solutions for Industry. The company works with over 25 companies in Ireland and
UK in the areas high value manufacturing, data centres and field services.





Real World examples of how AR is being used in Industry


JACINTA LINEHAN

GROUP HEAD OF SEA - ORIGIN ENTERPRISES PLC

"WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT ERP AND HOW DOES AUTOMATION FIT IN!"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Jacinta is First in Class, strategic leader straddling the business needs and IT
spanning over 20 years’ proven experience strategically planning, transforming
and delivering key strategic roadmaps enabling organizations to deliver the best
in class operationally and cost-effectively to support business revenues from
$400m USD/annum to over $1billion. She is highly resourceful, with meticulous
attention to detail and proven track record of ability to lead and operate
effectively in multi-functional and multi-cultural teams across regional,
project/program/IT management and implementation. Her key areas include digital,
applications, mobile, RPA, AI, ERP, operations excellence, building and leading
organisations, optimising product & service delivery, delivering large scale
transformational change, mergers and acquisitions integration.





The fourth ERA of ERP is firmly landed. Coupled with Enterprise Business
Capability, Robotic process automation is becoming more and more a key item for
many companies. For many the relationship between Enterprise application
capability, and robotic process automation has not yet been realised.
Understanding how robotic process automation can help grow your enterprise
business capability is a key enabler whether through driving the adoption of
change or gaining efficiencies.


BARRY LYONS

MANAGING DIRECTOR - BDL CONSULTING

"MEDICAL DEVICE INJECTION MOULD TOOLING AND EQUIPMENT VALIDATION"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Barry Lyons background is in high volume Plastics Devices Manufacturing. He is a
qualified Mechanical Engineer, Product and Tool Designer and Toolmaker. He has
spent 25+ years in the manufacture of Consumer Goods, Electronic and Medical
Devices. He now runs his own consultancy business helping companies launch new
products from Design Concept to manufacturing.





What is Validation? Why do we need to Validate? What is FAT, SAT IQ, OQ, PQ etc?
Is there any benefit in doing Validations?


ALAN MASKELL

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - NATEP/FAC

"NATEP PROGRAMME"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Alan is a NATEP Technology Manager. The National Aerospace Technology
Exploitation Programme (NATEP) is an Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP)
programme designed to allow development of products and manufacturing
technologies at lower levels of the supply chain - Encourage supply chain
partnerships with customer participation - support R&D management in the supply
chain - Focus on middle TRLs.





NATEP is a programme designed specifically to support the SMe companies in the
UK Aerospace supply chain or wishing to get into the Aerospace supply chain
which could be of great benefit to a number of Northern Ireland companies


PETER MASONBROOK

SOCIAL VALUE LEAD - FAITHFUL+GOULD

"DELIVERING DEMONSTRABLE SOCIAL VALUE WITHIN PROCUREMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Peter Masonbrook is Faithful+Gould’ s Social Value Lead. He has over 20 years’
experience within the Built Environment and is a Fellow Member of the Chartered
Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS). Peter is responsible for collating
and reporting social value objectives for national and regional public sector
frameworks





Peter Masonbrook, Faithful+Gould’s Social Value expert, will provide an overview
on why it is important for public sector to optimise the benefit of delivering
social value through procurement. The presentation will provide an insight in
how to identify the most appropriate Social Value commitments during the
procurement activity to maximise the benefit for both the client and the local
community during both the design and construction phase.


JOHN MCAULEY

MANAGING DIRECTOR - COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING

"BREXIT AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ACCESS TO EUROPEAN AND UK MARKETS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



John McAuley established Compliance Engineering Ireland Ltd in 1997 and has over
thirty years’ experience. CEI is the only accredited electrical test laboratory
in Ireland, North or South. He is Chairman of the Electrotechnical Committee of
the National Standards Authority of Ireland and former President of the IEC in
Ireland.





The advent of Brexit has important implications for the access to European Union
markets for Northern Ireland Manufacturers. There are varying regulatory
requirements under different EU Directives. The European Commission has already
declared that existing UK Notified Bodies will be de-designated following the
withdrawal. In addition, there may be a new import requirements regarding
products entering into the UK market which could affect local companies that are
importing from third countries. John McAuley will give an update on the current
state of play on these issues.


DR. MARGARET MCCAUL

TEAM LEADER - DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY

"3D PRINTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS"

Speaker Bio



Margaret has over 10 years industrial experience in the area of analytical
chemistry. After completing her PhD (DCU) in Analytical Chemistry Margaret
completed two postdoctoral positions (1. Analytical Chemistry, 2. Science
Education) before joining the Adaptive Sensors Group. She currently holds a
senior role as a Team Leader within the Adaptive Sensors Group at INSIGHT. Her
research focuses on novel sensor development from functional materials to
innovative devices which comprises of several distinct strands of research
including: Analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, 3D(micro-)fabrication
technologies, materials chemistry, data analytics and remote sensing.


AARON MCCONVILLE

LECTURER - ULSTER UNIVERSITY

"ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE: WHAT CAN ULSTER UNIVERSITY DO FOR YOU?"

Speaker Bio



Dr Aaron McConville is a Lecturer in Electronic Engineering and a member of the
Engineering Research Institute at Ulster University. He received BSc (Hons)
degree in Biomedical Engineering from the institute in 2015, after which he
continued his studies within the Nanotechnology and Integrated BioEngineering
Centre (NIBEC). He went on to complete a PhD in the same field and has
contributed to 12 publications in reputed journals. His research interests
include microscale additive manufacturing techniques, medical device
prototyping, development and fabrication of biological sensors, transdermal drug
delivery, as well as their associated permeation enhancement techniques and
controlled release mechanisms. During his time at Ulster University, Aaron’s
teaching and research has spanned a range of disciplines within the School of
Engineering, including biomedical, electronic and mechanical, as well as several
within the School of Computing. Dr McConville was the recipient of the The
McColgan Innovation Award and a Diploma in Professional Practice during his
undergraduate studies, and in 2018 received an award on behalf of the StomaSense
wearable device team for their efforts during the Lean Launchpad Programme NI.


BILL MCEWAN

LECTURER IN ENGINEERING - BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

"THE PRACTICAL, AND REALISTIC, USE OF FDM FOR MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVE
PRODUCTS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dr Bill McEwan has been a lecturer in engineering at Belfast Metropolitan
College for the past 7 years. As part of the College's broader strategy to
promote and support the adoption of emerging technologies in industry, Bill has
worked closely with a number of engineering enterprises to help them develop
novel manufacturing strategies and techniques. The specific focus has been on
the adoption of FDM (FFF) printing as a means of producing parts which offer
expected and appropriate performance while simultaneously providing reduced
cost, lower supply chain dependency, and greater diversification of product
base.





The 3D printing of polymer parts has long been viewed as fit only for either
domestic entertainment or for exotic prototyping. Long print times, limited
materials, and unpredictable material properties are often cited as the key
reasons for the wholesale rejection of the technology as a viable manufacturing
alternative to more traditional techniques and materials. Many companies,
particularly SMEs, who are not producing components in the thousands or even
hundreds often reject injection moulding as a manufacturing solution due to the
inflated cost of low part numbers. In such cases, the adoption of metal parts,
cheaper but massively over specified, is a common though less than optimal
solution. But what if the lead times for the parts you need was not dependant on
outside agencies? What if an additive manufacturing solution, and hence limited
material waste, could produce savings? What if the capability to reproduce
heritage parts at a moment's notice was a significant advantage? Through an
illustrated case study, this presentation seeks to suggest that there are
multiple advantages to FDM that can indeed result in improved, and importantly,
practicable, products.


TIM MCGLOUGHLIN

EMERITUS PROFESSOR - TMCGLOUGHLINRAND

"THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Professor Tim McGloughlin, is a Director of TMcGloughlin RanD (a consultancy
company in Medical Technology) and is Emeritus Professor of Biomedical
Engineering at the University of Limerick. He also serves as Chair of the
Advisory Board to the Healthcare Engineering Innovation Centre at Khalifa
University in Abu Dhabi, UAE.





I will highlight the benefits of research and the need to ensure that companies
are innovative.


JOHN MCLAUGHLIN.

DIRECTOR - DE-SKILL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

"STRUGGLING TO FIND THE RIGHT SYSTEMS FOR YOUR MANUFACTURING COMPANY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



John previously acted as Managing Director and Group board member of a number
companies across Northern Ireland and Czech Republic, covering R&D,
manufacturing and engineering. With this extensive experience, John recognised
the needs for strong systems to facilitate and accelerate growth and therefore
founded De-Skill business solutions. We now assist companies select and
implement the ‘best’ systems to suit their business. We drive the principles
-Process, Lean and then systems. Our approach de-risks the need for high capital
‘ERP’ systems and we actively support the change process in making a real
difference to your business.





Manufacturing is particularly difficult as the focus today is high
customisation, short lead-times and tight margins. ERP sounds great on paper,
unfortunately it was designed for a different ERA. We will show how to pull
sales orders from Sage, Epicor, QuickBooks, Spreadsheets etc.. straight to live
production schedules. Locate any production job in seconds. During this session
we will look at why 75% of all ERP projects fail (Gartner) and how companies can
de-risk by futureproofing their systems strategy through a shared data model. We
will discuss case studies and how it has turned businesses around. Getting the
right processes in place -adding value, driving ‘waste’ out of the ‘order to
cash’ -Lean and supporting with the ‘right information’ -systems unleashes new
energy into any business. Too many business are confused with the promises of
new systems. Unless companies embrace processes and systems together they will
likely join the 75% - ‘A bad process will beat any good system’ Come and
understand the alternatives to full ERP systems.


PAUL MCMAHON

SOLICITOR, TAX ADVISOR, LEGAL PUBLISHER - MCMAHON LEGAL / IRISH LEGAL GUIDE

"BREXIT AND THE NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Paul McMahon is solicitor and tax adviser with extensive experience in Ireland
and England. He advises extensively on all Brexit issues, including customs,
trade and legal issues. He has published Brexit (An Irish Guide)
(brexitlegal.ie) and Brexit Information (brexitlegalguide.co.uk), each with over
1,000 articles on all aspects of Brexit.





Paul McMahon takes a look across the range of issues that arise under the
Northern Ireland Protocol. The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement sketches out broad
principles, to which detailed effect has not yet been given. The extent of the
controls that might apply to GB to NI trade and NI to GB trade is not yet clear.
The EU-UK Joint Committee is to work in 2020 to fill in the gaps. There have
been some UK Government impact documents that suggest various possibilities. It
is relatively clear that Northern Ireland businesses may have some significant
advantages relative to Republic of Ireland businesses in respect of GB trade,
and in respect of EU trade, relative to GB businesses. Paul will look at the
issues which may create significant new opportunities for Northern Ireland
businesses The NI protocol covers trade with the EU/Republic of Ireland in
goods, but not in services. A comprehensive agreement on services appears
unlikely in 2020 so that there may be a hard Brexit for cross-border services.
Paul will also look at the impact of Brexit in the area of cross-border services
with the Republic of Ireland and the EU. The common travel area and traditions
of close legislative alignment and cooperation are likely to mitigate the
position.


PHILIP MCNALLY

LEGAL MANAGER - KPMG

"THE IMMIGRATION IMPACT OF BREXIT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Philip McNally is a manager in KPMG, based in both Belfast and Dublin. Philip
qualified as a barrister in 2011, and his practice focused on UK immigration
law. Since joining KPMG in 2017, Philip has frequently been engaged as a public
speaker on the Brexit process. In addition to this, Philip frequently provides
one to one support on the immigration and customs impact of Brexit





I will cover the impact of Brexit on EU nationals in the UK, British nationals
in the EU, the post Brexit immigration system in the UK and EU, Social Security
and other matters impacting the movement of people (insurance, healthcare and
passports)


SEAN MCNICHOLL

DIRECTOR - VIIONI

"CHANGE WITHIN THE NETWORK"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



I’ve been award global design awards for automation and material handling,
completed several large global automation project excess off 80mill per project.
Trying to share my knowledge on how the market has changed globally and both
locally, this is to support and help local companies





Change within the supply chain and network


SEAN MCNULTY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - NVOLVE GROUP

"WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE - HOW TO CREATE A CULTURE WHERE EVERY EMPLOYEE AIMS FOR
EXCELLENCE"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



An experienced business leader in the start-up, SME and corporate world.
Passionate about innovation and waste reduction. With a degree in Economics, a
masters in Finance and a full qualification in financial planning he is all
about number crunching and following the KPI's.





We will be looking at the employee experience and how technological solutions
can allow them to become a more inspired member of the organisation as well as
giving management instant oversight of their performance.


ANDRINE MENDEZ

FOUNDER & BRAND STRATEGIST - SALTMANGOTREE CONSULTING

"10 THINGS I LEARNED FROM FOOD BUSINESS FAILURE"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Entrepreneur & Marketer | Sold my company to French group | Failed to sustain a
food business





My snack brand ( PLING ) went bankrupt even after sequering first round of
investment. I now know everything you shouldn't do in a food business and will
be sharing the hacks of making a successful F&B brand.


MOZAFFAR MOKHTARI

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - ULSTER UNIVERSITY

"THE CHALLENGES AND FUTURE OF POLYMER-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Mozaffar graduated from Ph.D. in polymer engineering in December 2015.
Mozaffar's research is focused on the development of a variety of polymeric
products including composites, nanocomposites, foams and coating films using
elastomers, thermoplastics and resins. He is experienced in processing,
characterization and modification of different polymeric materials. He is
currently working on manufacturing and characterization of multifunctional PEEK
nanocomposites and foams at Ulster University and NIACE centre as a part of
NWCAM project.





The status and future of polymer-based additive manufacturing in engineering


RHEALYN MUGRI

FOUNDER ,TRAINER, PROJECT MANAGER - RELEARN INSTITUTE

"THE EMERGING PROFESSIONS IN THE RISE OF AUTOMATION"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Rhealyn Mugri, PMP, IPMA-D is the founder of Relearn Institute. Rhealyn is a
certified Project Manager by profession, a passionate trainer, and keynote
speaker in technology events in Ireland and in the UK promoting human quality
development in the rise of AI, automation, and robots.





Automation, smart machines, robots, and all other disruptive technologies have
brought significant changes to society in the way people live. As we continue to
perfect AI and use it to the full to our advantage, emerging professions
surfaces where humans are in demand. The rise of automation will require human
skills more than ever.


SIDDHARTH MUKNE

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - UK INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL

"TRANSFORMING INDIA"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Siddharth is an Associate Director at UK India Business Council and is
responsible for engaging with companies across UK with an interest in the Indian
market. He has a strong background in business development, project management,
account management & operations, having worked with multinational engineering &
life science companies across Europe & India. Originally from India, where he
lived & studied his engineering & International trade management. He also holds
an Executive MBA & Masters in International Marketing from UK universities.
Siddharth has organised many round-tables, business clinics, access India events
and webinars across UK to create awareness of the Indian market and UKIBC
support across the regions. He has advised and guided more than 450 businesses
(Small to large) across different sectors and regions. Also, helped businesses
to develop market strategy to enter the new market.





Why India is an attractive market post Brexit?


JEROME MULLEN

HONORARY - CONSUL OF POLAND

Speaker Bio



A highly successful entrepreneur and business man with over 45 years experience
in various managerial roles across a wide range of industries and businesses,
from the retail shoe industry to agriculture and waste management. Jerome is
highly motivated as demonstrated by the various businesses he has started over
the years, and the many non-profit organisations in which he has taken an active
and leading role in.


MARTIN NAUGHTON

MANAGING DIRECTOR - GALVIA DIGITAL

"WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE OUTSOURCING YOUR SOFTWARE PROJECT"

Speaker Bio



Martin is the Managing Director for Galvia Digital. Galvia Digital develops
bespoke software solutions for the IoT Sector on all cloud platforms. He has 15+
years experience in helping companies develop their bespoke software solutions
and project managing large customer deployments. Martin helps companies and
startups understand their requirements for building bespoke solutions. Martin
has developed data collection systems for the likes of Ericsson, Intel, Deloitte
and Bombardier. He is also one of the Organizers of IoTBelfast which is a
monthly meetup to showcase IoT solutions and innovation in Northern Ireland.


STUART NELSON

LEAN PRINCIPAL - JIGSAW CONSULTING

"SUSTAINING LEAN TAKES THE RIGHT MINDSET: LEADERSHIP, INDIVIDUALS, & TEAMS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Stuart is co-founder and director of Jigsaw VAE and works with organisations to
solve problems and enable them to develop an Organisational Growth Mindset.
Using tools from Lean, Six Sigma, and Design Thinking, and techniques such as
coaching, mentoring, and training, he is optimally positioned to guide the
person and the process through the change cycle. Recognising the critical role
of the cultural and the individual in the Lean improvements, Stuart completed
degree studies in Psychology with research into the leader’s role in team
engagement, learning, and openness to change. The findings of this research have
been presented at academic and professional conferences, and were awarded the
Contribution to Lean Learning award in 2018 at the inaugural Lean Business
Ireland awards. Stuart holds Black Belts in Lean and Six Sigma, is a certified
ScrumMaster, along with 3rd level qualifications in Psychology, Innovation,
Strategic Management. Jigsaw VAE is an award-winning service provider with Lean
Business Ireland and is an approved provider of the Lean Business Offer.





With Lean and Change journeys, implementation is a challenge, sustaining change
even more so. Getting the culture and climate right is critical to sustaining
improvements. To do this we need to create a climate where an innovation culture
can flourish. This is a climate where team members all have a Lean Mindset in a
Psychologically Safe environment. This talk will walk you through the 3
behaviour pillars of this culture, The Leader, The Individual, and the Team. We
will show you how it is measured, and how each impacts the other, all based on
substantial research undertaken.


DAVID NORMOYLE

FOUNDER AND BUSINESS CONSULTANT - SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

"HOW TO USE DATA PROTECTION AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN"

Speaker Bio



David Normoyle is the Founder and Business Consultant at Spotlight Business
Improvement. He is a hands on and driven leader, with almost 20 years’
experience in the areas of Operations Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, IT Service
Management, and Project Management, as a manager, mentor, and trainer.

David works with Irish and European businesses to assess, project plan and
execute Data Protection programs, as a project manager, trainer, and Data
Protection Officer.



With a BA in Law and European Studies, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he is also
ITIL certified and speaks fluent French. He has been awarded the QQI Level 6
Training and Development Specific Purpose Award as a trainer.

He is a Business Mentor for Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Kildare and Meath and
a member of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal. In his role as Board of Director
Member for PACE (Prisoners Aid through Community Effort), he focuses on social
enterprise opportunities for ex-offenders.



2019 projects included the drafting and rolling out a group wide GDPR Data
Protection compliance programme for Irelands largest independent logistics
,sales and marketing service provider.


MALACHY O'CONNOR

FOUNDER AT FOOD FIRST CONSULTING / PARTNER AT IPLC - FOOD FIRST CONSULTING /
IPLC

"SUSTAINABILITY & SUPER MARKET PRIVATE LABELS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Strategic Consultant with +20 years in senior grocery retail positions





Alongside discount retailers, Private Label products are continuing to grow. So
the brand manager is now the supermarket. This puts the onus on retailers to
drive the sustainability agenda in the grocery space


ROD O'DOHERTY

DIRECTOR - SALAR IT LTD

"DELIVERING SUCCESSFUL I.T. PROJECTS IN BUSINESS."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



A graduate of 'Computer Science' and a chartered IT professional. For over 30
years, Rod has been helping business deliver genuine benefits from the
Information Technology journey.





Nearly to 70% of business I.T. projects fail to deliver their full expected
benefits - and sometimes fail completely. Knowing the pitfalls and being
prepared to deal with them is the key to increasing the possibility of success.
In this talk, Rod will be analysing why I.T. projects sometimes fail and what
you can do to get it right.


GERALDINE O'GRADY

CEO - RESULTS COACH - TEAMS IGNITED LTD

"‘MEANINGFUL MEETINGS FOR MAXIMUM OUTPUT’"

Speaker Bio



Geraldine O’Grady is a communication powerhouse and a management professional of
30 years. Her success in transforming companies’ fortunes is largely attributed
to a strategy of training managers to stop micro-managing to develop their
leadership and start empowering others. Millions of Euros were added to several
companies’ balance sheets as a direct result of co-creating sustainable systems
and empowering great teams to implement them.


JAMIE O'HARE

SENIOR CONSULTANT - STRATEGIC INNOVATION LTD.

"SUSTAINABILITY AS A DRIVER FOR INNOVATION IN THE FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dr Jamie O’Hare is an innovation and sustainability specialist with a background
in engineering and 15 years’ experience spanning academic and industry roles.
Jamie led the development of the United Nations Environment Programme’s manual
on ‘Eco-innovation’, which proposed and tested and methodology for implementing
eco-innovation practices within small and medium-sized manufacturers.





A transition towards a more sustainable food and drinks supply system is
critical to guarantee access to safe and nutritious food for the world’s growing
population. A significant reduction in the environmental impacts of food and
drinks production and consumption is now high on the agenda of many food and
drinks manufacturers – together with the need to identify best ways to implement
and deliver against sustainability goals. Strategic Innovation has worked with
private and governmental clients within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods segment
and propose a cross-disciplinary approach to accelerate innovation and
implementation. In this talk we will present examples of sustainability
orientated innovation opportunities in agriculture, fisheries and food
manufacturing and encourage a discussion on how sustainability goals need to be
an integrated part of a business’ mainstream innovation activities to be
meaningful and successful.


JANE O'KEEFFE

LECTURER AND COURSE DIRECTOR - CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE"

Speaker Bio



Jane is the Logistics and Supply Chain course Director, and lecturer at the
National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)(CIT) in Supply Management,
Logistics, Information Systems, Business Strategy and Human Resource Management
for both logistics and maritime sectors.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, in electronics, pharmaceuticals
and public sector, encompassing all aspects of Supply Chain and Business
Management. Jane is a Fellow, past president, council and graduate member of the
Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM). A graduate
member of APICS and an active member of the CILT. Chairperson of the Education
Awards.


She holds a PhD, a Masters in Business Studies, Post Graduate Diplomas in
Education, and also in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Bachelor of
Science and Bachelor of Business in Management degrees from University College
Cork and Cork Institute of Technology.

Her research areas include logistics and supply chain management and climate
change adaptation.


ROGER ONIONS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - GTMA

"ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FROM A TOOLMAKERS PERSPECTIVE"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Roger is leading a number of projects with the Manufacturing Resource Centre
(MRC) These positions enable Roger to be in touch with the manufacturing
industry throughout UK and Europe. Currently he has been involved in the
implementation of the ISF (Incremental Sheet Metal Forming) process with the
setting up of a centre for the ISF here in the UK





Additive manufacture as a complementary technology Component manufacture


TONY OWENS

DIRECTOR - SHIBUMI CONSULTING LTD

"BRINGING INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING IN-HOUSE WHILE DODGING THE PITFALLS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Tony Owens is MD of Shibumi Consulting based in Wicklow and is an experienced
R&D engineering consultant. Past assignments included: keeping beer fresh;
de-smogging diesel engines, designing optics for space telescopes; novel medical
devices; engineering inflatable sock, preventing portable gas appiances from
exploding, and more.





Putting in place reliable 3D printing for a business, for engineering materials,
without having to spend months becoming a printing expert is a very real
challenge. Much of the printing industry doesn’t want to talk about this, but
I’d like to offer some advice about how to minimise the wasted time getting up
to speed. After extensive research and planning, two years ago my design firm
invested in a large industrial Fused Filament printer. The project did not go
remotely as planned! We learned a great deal about the 3D printing industry, the
competing technologies, and about how to dissect hype from reality. This may be
of interest to SME’s, architectural and engineering design consultants who need
to produce large prototypes, models and components in ‘real’ engineering
materials, but lack the budget to be Stratasys and EOS customers. Our
experiences led to our decision to begin developing a machine about the size of
a large fridge which 3D prints, laser engraves and performs light milling with
industrial levels of reliability, but with a space and noise footprint suitable
for an office environment. We will summarise this project too.


ROBIN PAGE

DIRECTOR OF COACHING AND ONBOARDING - INXPRESS

"REASONS WHY INXPRESS CAN WORK FOR YOU"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Robin Page joined InXpress, the Global Shipping Specialists, as Director of
Coaching and Onboarding in 2018. Robin and his team work closely with our
network of 95 franchisees across the UK and Ireland, to help them to deliver the
VIP customer service which InXpress are renowned for.





How Inxpress can save you time, money and hassle on all your shipping
requirements.


KAROL PHAIR

CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER - ELIGHT

"DRIVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Bio for Karol Phair: eLight Corporate Account Manager, North Enniskillen born
and bred and just recently married to his childhood sweetheart, Karol is very
family orientated, the fourth of a family of eight so being a part of team is
inherent in his being. Being from an island town, he spends most his evenings
walking his dog along the waterfront, is a keen sports enthusiast and most
passionately a Manchester United fan. Starting out his career and the young age
of 13, Karol gained a wealth across the hospitality sector during his formative
years. Always eager to develop himself and knowing he had the capability to do
more, Karols work ethic has seen him gain a wealth of experience in
manufacturing logistics, sales and energy sectors.





How your business can save money through energy efficient technology.


SEAMUS POWER

LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOUR CHANGE SPECIALIST - POWERING HEALTH

"DE-STRESS FOR SUCCESS. LIFE, HEALTH AND ILLNESS PREVENTION: TWEAKS, TUNES AND
CHANGE POSSIBILITIES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Seamus is the founder of Powering Health. He is passionate about driving
awareness of the escalating problem of workplace related stress on individual
productivity, health and business performance. Powering Health delivers
solutions to help individuals and businesses defuse those workplace (and other)
stressors resulting in improved individual and business performance





Drive awareness of the escalating problem of workplace related stress (WRS) and
outline suggestions responsible business owners can take in mitigating their
business risk and exposure to WRS


TIERNAN QUINN

MANAGING DIRECTOR - CAPCON PREMIER SERVICE SOLUTIONS

"IOT IN SUPPLY CHAIN & ACCELERATING CYCLE TIMES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Tiernan Quinn is the Managing Director of Capcon Premier Service Solutions who
provide specialist logistics and materials handling solutions. We are focused on
blending Returnable Load Carriers with IOT based devices and software to create
a “Smart Cage” that addresses some of the core challenges associated supply
chain logistics.





In his presentation Tiernan will outline how Internet of Things (IOT) Devices
can be used to report on supply chain efficiency in relation to points of
interest, movements and cycle times. Using information gleened from a number of
pilots across Ireland during 2019 the presentation will outline how trails
initially focused on traceabliliy that the tangible benefits realted to having
the information to better manage cycle times.


TOBY READ

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - HPI VERIFICATION SERVICES (IRELAND) LTD

"PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE – HOW TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Toby is Principal Engineer at HPi Verification Services and undertakes
inspections and audits and gives training in relation to the Pressure Equipment
Directive. He’s a chartered engineer with several years’ experience of pressure
systems, having worked for Atkins and Foster Wheeler. Toby also practised as a
solicitor before returning to engineering.





Manufacturers of pressure equipment and assemblies that fall within the scope of
the Pressure Equipment Directive have to compile technical documentation to
demonstrate that their pressure equipment or assembly is compliant with the
directive. Manufacturers can be unsure about what to include in that technical
documentation. This talk sets out a systematic approach to the directive, to
enable manufacturers to clearly identity what documents are required, and why.


HANNAH RUDMAN

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTIONS - WALLET SERVICES

"BUILDING COMPLEX SUPPLY CHAINS WITH DLT: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ISLAND
ECOSYSTEMS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Dr Hannah Rudman FBCS FRSA is a highly experienced IT and Digital Transformation
Professional with blockchain and distributed ledger technologies expertise.
Hannah is Director of Productions at Wallet.Services, supporting public and
private sector enterprises to build business and operational models and value
with DLT.





This talk will introduce distributed ledger technology (DLT) and explore the
transformational opportunities of the emerging technology for supply chains and
chains of custody by looking at case studies of live projects. Hannah will
cover: DLT 101. Case studies of projects ongoing in the oil and gas, energy and
food and agriculture supply chains and public sector chains of custody. The
emerging efficiencies and benefits, and lessons learnt.


BERNADETTE RUSHE

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT & MANAGING DIRECTOR - LEAN IRELAND

"WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Bernie has been involved in the management of lean transformation and supply
chain activities for over 30 years. Her consulting skills and practical
workshops have yielded benefits in the order of several €millions per annum to
client companies. She is an ASQ certified black belt and holds a first class
honours masters’ degree in lean supply chain management.





The problem definition is the cornerstone of any process improvement project.
The problem definition enables the team and stakeholders to understand WHY the
team is addressing the problem, WHO is affected by it and the IMPLICATIONS are
for the organisation and possibly its customers and suppliers. Above all, a well
written problem statement emphasises the unsatisfactory elements of the process
from a people point of view.


JULIAN RUTZEN

OWNER AND MANAGER - NI 3D PRINT

"THE SPECTACULAR GROWTH OF 3D PRINTING AND THE PROBLEMS 3D PRINTING SOLVES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Julian Rutzen has been working with 3D printers for several years and founded a
3D Printer maintenance and repair service in 2018. In addition to experience in
working with and maintaining the machines, he has also been professionally
trained by Ultimaker, a major 3D printer manufacturer. With the skills that
Julian has, your 3D printing hardware is in safe hands: He worked for 6 years as
part of a technical team in an award winning visitor attraction; Skills and
training included construction, electrical, plumbing, audio visual for
exhibitions and other corporate events. He has also worked for several years as
a workshop technician and trainer for Queen’s University Belfast.





3D printing has experienced a three-fold growth in use amongst professionals in
the last three years. Why? How can you benefit?


ANDREW SANDFORD

DIRECTOR - WE ARE LEAN AND AGILE

"ARE WE READY FOR THE LEAN PROCESS SUITE?"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Andrew Sandford is the founder of We are Lean and Agile. We offer services and
software to support organisations to improve how they deliver and embed Quality
Improvement, Lean and other improvement programmes in their organisations. He
works actively with organisations to implement and embed improvement in
sustainable and effective ways.





Old ways of mapping and improving processes are slow, require lots of write up
time, need skilled business analysts and require you to do manual calculations.
How about looking at a digital solution to map live in workshops and make
engagement easier. It makes the process much faster, less resource intensive and
it will calculate costs and benefits too. Come and see how!


ANNA SHAMS

PROJECT MANAGER - ARCADIS

"WOMEN & ENGINEERING"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Anna Shams has completed her BSc Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics and MSc
Radiation Detection & Instrumentation. She has worked as Safety Case Consultant
on multidisciplinary projects across various industries, such as; International
Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), France, London Bridge Station
Redevelopment, Crossrail. Currently, she’s working as Project Manager at
Arcadis.





Many women have been contributed to the diverse fields of engineering and
science throughout the history and current. However, they are often
under-represented in the academic and professional fields of engineering and
science. Anna will be speaking about women’s achievements in engineering sectors
using some of the useful statistics.


CHRIS SHERWIN

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - REBOOT INNOVATION

"'DOING SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION: TWO CASE STUDIES SHOWING THE NEXT COMMERCIAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR MANUFACTURING IN ACTION'"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Chris is a sustainable innovation and design expert. he has advised and worked
with hundreds of business on how to define and land the commercial and creative
opportunities from sustainability and environmental responsibility. He has
worked on and helped develop a number of world-first and worlds-greenest
products. He regularly speaks and presents on these issues.





This talk will show how businesses can win with sustainable innovation, showing
how manufacturing businesses can create sustainable products and services that
are more successful and sustainable.


MICHAEL SPRATT

DATA PROTECTION CONSULTANT - DIGITORC

"MANAGING UNCERTAINTY: PERSONAL DATA TRANSFERS AFTER BREXIT."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Michael is a data protection specialist with 25 years consulting experience,
spanning the globe with blue chip firms across industries from
Telecommunications to Big Data. Michael has an Engineering degree from UCD, an
MBA from Strathclyde, and is the Irish chair of the European Association of Data
Protection Professionals





Personal data is vital in today’s economy, Brexit threatens strict limits on how
that information is used. In this entertaining & fast moving talk, Michael
outlines the limits of any future deal and the three key areas to monitor.


CHERRIE STEWART

TRADEMARK ATTORNEY - ANSONS

"INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND YOUR BUSINESS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Cherrie is a UK, Irish and European Trade Mark Attorney and advises on all
aspects of trade mark law, practise, protection and enforcement in the UK,
Ireland, Europe and internationally. Cherrie joined Ansons in 1998 and then
qualified as a trade mark attorney in both the UK and Ireland. She is a member
of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA).





This seminar aims to explore the different types of Intellectual Property, which
encompasses, among other things, patents, trade marks, designs and copyright,
and aims to informs the listener of the importance of identifying and protecting
these, oftentimes lucrative but intangible, assets and how best to go about it,
as well as highlighting the danger of infringing third party rights.


KEN THOMSON

CREATOR AND OWNER - PESTTREND

"DIGITAL PEST MANAGEMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Creator of PestTrend a cloud based data analysis, trending and reporting service
for quality managers and pest controllers. Spent 30 years working on cutting
edge IT projects in the military, telecoms and email security sectors. Now
bringing all that IT experience to the pest control industry as it transitions
into the internet era and the challenges that brings.





Digital pest management is the new buzz in the pest management world but what
does it mean. Hear my definition of it, the importance of getting the pest
management strategy right and how to setup for future technological advances. As
technology is evolving at a rapid pace in the pest industry it is important a
company is setup to accommodate the changes. I will show how making some key
strategic decisions now will put them in the driving seat for changes in the
future.


PAUL TOYE

MD - CYBERGUARDED LTD

"CYBER ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Protect your organisation against cyberattack Cyber Essentials is a UK
Government-backed, National Cyber Security Centre industry-supported scheme to
help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. Cyber
Essentials certification helps you to guard against the most common cyber
threats and demonstrate your commitment to cyber security to customers and
suppliers.





The benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification and how to achieve certification


JONATHAN WALSH

MANAGING DIRECTOR - FORTIOR INSIGHT

"PLANNING FOR BREXIT FROM AN SME POINT OF VIEW"

Speaker Bio



Jonathan Walsh is an accomplished operations executive having held senior roles
within the energy, resource management, manufacturing and professional services
industries.

His professional experience is complemented by qualifications that include a
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management, An Advanced Diploma in
Management Practice and an Honours Degree in Management with Economics


JOHN WALSH

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL - DUBLIN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS, TU DUBLIN.

"CRAFT 4.0: HOW DESIGNERS, MAKERS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE ARE USING 3D PRINTING IN
THEIR WORK"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



John is a Product Designer and Lecturer at TU Dublin. He has designed several
successful products generating in excess of €40m in sales. He has used 3D
printing extensively and is a Project Lead on Craft 4.0, an EU Funded project
that aims to develop opportunities for the Craft Sector in technologies
including 3D printing.





This presentation will focus on 3D printing innovative approaches and
applications of 3D printing used in the Craft and Design sector. The
presentation will consider how these processes allow for the production of
unique, bespoke, personalised and made-to-order design objects and artefacts
which are all key elements of the Craft product whilst allowing for localised,
independent, small scale manufacture.


JOHN WALSHE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - WARD AUTOMATION

"AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES."

Speaker Bio Synopsis



John Walshe works in Business Development with Ward Automation, a high-quality
developer and manufacturer of assembly machines, filling machines, test
equipment and special purpose equipment. John has been a key member of the team
for the over 10 years and has vast knowledge of the robotics and automation
industry, researching the latest technology trends and supplying automation
solutions to the top 10 Medical Device and Pharmaceutical companies worldwide





Automation and Robotics are currently hot topics in both the media and the
manufacturing industry. This talk will discuss real world examples and recent
innovative solutions provided by Ward Automation since the company’s inception
in 1995. John will also speak about current trends in the industry and the
changing face of automation equipment.


DR PETER WATTERS

MECHANICAL ENGINEER -

"RENEWABLE GAS TRANSPORT IN IRELAND FROM 2020 - 2030"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Peter Watters is a mechanical engineer who specialises in High Pressure Gas
Systems, now working with Hydrogen and Biomethane.





Conversion of Trucks to Biomethane and Buses and Cars to Hydrogen fuels from
2020 - 2030


JEFF WILLIAMS

PARTNER & HEAD OF FOOD SECTOR - S A PARTNERS LLP

"THE FUTURE OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE FOOD SECTOR"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Jeff joined S A Partners in 1999 as a Partner and lead for the Food & Drink
Sector. Jeff’s earlier career was in the manfacturing driving major Improvement
initiatives having successfully achieved MBA in Lean Thinking from Cardiff
University. Today Jeff works with leading food and drink companies around the
glove to build sustainable capability for Lean and Enterprise Excellence.





In this session Jeff will share with you lessons learnt from applying Lean and
Operational Excellence in food and drink manufacturing, drawing from best
practise featured in the Shingo award winning book the “Essence of Excellence”.
With increasing pressures on costs, speed and innovation, this session will look
at: • The role that operational excellence plays in creating a fit for the
future food manufacturing and supply chain • How to embed a sustainable model
for Lean and continuous improvement • The role of leadership and culture in
driving excellence


JOE WILSON

DISTILLERY & LIFE SCIENCE ACCOUNT MANAGER - SCOTLAND - ENDRESS+HAUSER

Speaker Bio



Joe has worked in the industry for nearly 15 years and is a highly experienced
instrumentation sales engineer.

As the Regional key account manager for Endress & Hauser Scotland and Northern
Ireland regions, Joe is a frequent visitor to Northern Ireland supporting
Ashdale as needed in the market.

Specializing in Life Sciences and Distillery applications offering E & H
solutions for control & instrumentation products, solutions and services.

In his past life Joe has worked for Alfa Laval , Chevron Texaco and Lechler.


TOM WOOLLEY

ARCHITECT & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - RACHEL BEVAN ARCHITECTS

"DECARBONISATION USING NATURAL MATERIALS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Tom Woolley B.Arch, PhD is an architect and environmental researcher living in
County Down Northern Ireland. He is internationally known for his work on
sustainable architecture and construction. He was Professor of Architecture at
Queens University Belfast from 1991 to 2007. Tom Woolley has published widely on
construction, planning, housing, green architecture and healthy buildings,
including the Green Building Handbook, Natural Building, Hemp and Lime
Construction and Low Impact Building. His latest book, published by Routledge,
is Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality. Tom has spoken at numerous
conferences and workshops around the world including Canada, South Africa,
Malaysia, Holland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Poland.





In order to reduce carbon emissions it is vital to use low embodied energy
materials and this can best be used using natural, non toxic, non flammable
bio-based materials


ROSE MARY STALKER

CHAIR - INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND

"BUYSUPPLYNI – SIMPLE CONNECTIONS, BETTER RETURN"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Rose Mary is an experienced business leader who successfully operated for many
years at Executive Team and Board level in a range of multifaceted,
multi-disciplinary global organisations, including Ford, Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
Rose Mary was responsible for the successful delivery of multiple
transformational projects in a range of disciplines, new product delivery,
business models, manufacturing, logistics, service centres, recruitment and
quality, across numerous industry sectors, aerospace, automotive, construction
and energy. Rose Mary was appointed Chair of Invest Northern Ireland on 1 August
2019; prior to this she served as Chair of The Manufacturing Task Force for Mid
& East Antrim Borough Council and was instrumental in the development of the
BuySupplyNI portal.





The ‘BuySupplyNI’ Portal is an exciting new opportunity, which was a key output
from the Manufacturing Task Force (MTF), an industry-led initiative set up by
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) to bring together manufacturing
leaders and stakeholders to determine how best to drive sustained productivity
growth in the sector. The Manufacturing Task Force has four key areas of focus,
identified as a result of direct engagement with almost 100 manufacturing
leaders and stakeholders: Skills, Productivity, Supply Chain and Collaborative
Research & Development. BuySupplyNI will enable local suppliers to connect with
large manufacturing companies and meet their procurement needs. There are
significant potential benefits from participation in this initiative for both
large manufacturing firms, local SME suppliers and for the local economy. If you
are a local SME supplier interested in supplying to manufacturing companies, our
dedicated portal will enable you to link your company and products to a wide
range of buyers in the manufacturing sector with potential to increase sales. If
you are a major buyer of parts and components from outside NI, the BuySupplyNI
portal will enable you to source your manufacturing products online from local
suppliers, potentially saving you time and money. Come along to find out more –
www.buysupplyni.com




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