MSB: Business Insight Conference 2018 - Ireland | CBI | 13 September 2018 | Slieve Donard, Downs Rd, Newcastle BT33 0AH, UK

CBI's 24hr small and medium-sized business Conference returns for its sixth year in Northern Ireland to explore the intelligence and capabilities needed to help your growing business succeed in the current climate.

Once again, the CBI , will bring together expertise from across the business community, providing thought-provoking keynote addresses from 'real' business, lively panel discussions; and 'new for 2018', will be practical break-out sessions focusing on key issues affecting growing firms - Brexit, Governance, international reach, innovation, productivity. Agenda and speakers will be announced soon.

Join over 60 senior business leaders and decision makers to explore the intelligence and capabilities needed to help your business succeed in the current climate. The unique format of this event - over 24hrs - provides the perfect opportunity to share ideas and connect with your peers. It's informal, allowing you to relax and enjoy, as well as learn and be inspired!

What's included?

Day 1

Networking lunch (from 13:00)
Afternoon tea / cake
Networking drinks reception
4-course dinner with wine (incl. after-dinner speaker)
Bottled water and sweets are provided throughout the day.

Day 2

Networking Breakfast (VIP package only)
Mid-morning tea/scones
Networking Lunch (12:00noon)
Bottled water and sweets are provided throughout the day.

The SME Conference (previously called MSB Conference), is designed for companies with a turnover less than £500 million, who are on a clear growth trajectory; from ambitious and confident firms driving into the mid-market, through to successful mid-market firms who continually champion innovation and competitiveness. The objective is to share knowledge and best practice whilst also helping to influence the wider policy debate. Attendees can expect practical guidance through a mix of thought-provoking case studies, group discussion and collaborative networking. 

See highlights from previous years

1. What challenges are local mid size businesses facing in the current climate? #markcunningham #BankofIreland See more

2. What is the business sentiment among local MSB organisations? #brianmurphy #BDO See more

3. How important is the MSB sector to Northern Ireland economy? #TrevorLockhart #CBI See more

2018 Speakers

Georgina O’Leary
Director, Allstate and Fintech Envoy Northern Ireland

Mark O’Connell
Director, OCO Global

Annie Gascoyne
Head of Economic Policy, CBI

James Ashton-Bell
Head of Trade, International, CBI

Danny McCoy
Chief Executive, Ibec

Milan Topolic
Business Systems and Solutions Manager, Coca-Cola Hellenic Northern Ireland Ltd

John Ahern
Chairman, Indaver

John Conaghan
Group Director for Professional Services, Inspire Professional Services

2018 Partners

• BDO
• Bank of Ireland