Programme

*TBC

TIMETOPICSPEAKER(S)
9.30amRegistration and Refreshments
10.30amWelcome address from Fáilte Ireland and Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)
  • Paul Gallagher, IHF
  • Jenny De Saulles, Failte Ireland
  • Matt Cooper, MC
10.45amGlobal trends shaping business, government, and society
  • Craig Bennett, CEO, Wildlife Trust and Senior Associate, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) 
11.25amWhy business as usual is over
  • Richard Burrett Fellow, CISL and Non-Exec Director of Triodos Bank UK and Senior Advisor to the Earth Security Group 
12.00pmPanel discussion: Implications of legislation for Irish Tourism and navigating changing customer demands
  • Craig Bennett, CISL
  • Richard Burrett, CISL
  • Chris Austin, Cliste Hospitality
  • Dara Cruise, Neville Park Hotels 
12.30pmLunch
1.30pmFinance Section: Double take with SEAI and Finance
  • Declan Meally, SEAI
  • June Butler, SBCI
  • Colette Shirley, BOI
2.00pmPanel Discussion- Benefits of CAP and success stories
  • Andres Fellenberg, EarthCheck
  • Michael Magner, Vienna Woods Hotel
  • Tom Randles, Randles Hotels
  • Carmel Lonergan, Trigon Hotels 
2.50pmSeizing the Opportunity: Ireland, the World’s Most Sustainable Tourism Destination 
  • Paul Gallagher, IHF
  • Jenny De Saulles, Fáilte Ireland