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Booking Deadline: 29 November 2024
In partnership with Bank of Ireland, we invite all those working in R&D, innovation and product development roles to start their day with an innovation-focused Business Breakfast on Friday 29 November in Tesla Centre, Belfast.
About this event
This business breakfast aims to inspire businesses to critique existing ways of working, crystallise new ideas, and evolve to remain relevant, leading-edge, and sustainable.
Attendees will explore the role of innovation in shaping the future of business, hear success stories, and discuss practical strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
About this event’s speakers
David Phelan, Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult, will open the event by setting the scene on how businesses can define and harness innovation to shape their future.
He will explore what innovation truly means beyond just technology, why it is critical for growth and competitiveness, and how businesses can build a forward-thinking strategy.
Focusing on fostering a culture of creativity and adaptability, David will conclude with a call to action, urging companies to embed innovation into their core practices to remain relevant and sustainable.
Peter Smyth of Bidvest Noonan, experienced in implementing innovation within the Facilities Management sector, will follow with showcasing real-world applications of innovation.
His presentation will include live demonstrations on:
- Autonomous Machines – with a live demo of cleaning robots and ‘Spot’ the security dog working autonomously.
- Dynamic Workplace Sensor Solutions – showing how sensors flex cleaning solutions, enhance quality and increase energy efficiency, along with live feeds to buildings.
- TwinSpace Digital Twin Technology – demonstrating how to map buildings for virtual training and resource management.
About this event’s panel host
This will be followed by an interactive panel discussion, hosted by Camila Long, Founder of Bespoke Communications.
The panelists will share their perspectives on a range of relevant topics, drawing from their diverse experiences and approaches to innovation, including:
- Innovation and Commercial Success
- Resourcing Ideas: Fueling Innovation
- Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Bringing New Products to Market
- Integrating Innovation into Recruitment, Marketing, and Sales
- The Innovation Mindset: Shaping a Culture of Creativity
- Emerging Technologies: Game-Changers for Future Business
- Collaboration as a Catalyst for Innovation
Who this event is for
This Business Breakfast is open to NI Chamber members from all sectors involved in R&D, innovation, and product development roles across our economy.
The networking and peer-learning opportunities will be of particular benefit to directors and managers responsible for product development and R&D functions.
