Thu, 8th Feb, 2024
09:00
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16:00
The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois
Navigating the Evolving Agricultural Machinery Landscape
This conference provides a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector; and will serve as an informative forum for those within the industry planning for strategic growth.
The day will be moderated by Irish journalist and broadcaster, Sean O’Rourke. There will be a formal, sit-down lunch with the chance to engage with industry leaders, exhibitors, and sponsors.
SCHEDULE
9:00am - Registration
9.30am - Welcome Address - Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine TD. Karol Duigenan, President of the FTMTA & Regional Sales Manager CLAAS UK
10:00am-11:00am - Unlocking Financial Excellence - Navigating the Industry’s Financial Landscape: Strategies for Success – Ian Fairbairn, Director, VFM Associates Ltd
11:00am - Coffee Break
11.30am-12.30pm - Mastering the Art of Sales Behaviour - The Psychology of Selling: Understanding and Influencing Buyers -Ian Fairbairn, Director, VFM Associates Ltd
12.30pm-1.15pm - Social Media Marketing - The Power of Connecting with Your Audience – Jeff Sheridan, Managing Director, Matrix Internet
1.15pm-2.30pm - Lunch and Networking
2.30pm-3.00pm - Keynote Speaker - Paul McNeive, Co-Founder Southway Capital, Motivational Speaker and Author
3:00pm-4:00pm - Driving Business Success in a Turbulent World - A Panel Discussion on Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities - Sean O’ Rourke, Moderator, Paul McNeive, Motivational speaker, John Donoghue, CEO, IFAC, Emma Mitchell, Operations Director and Company Secretary, SIMI, Ian Fairbairn, Director, VFM Associates Ltd
