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A Place to Meet. A Place to Learn. A Place to be Inspired.

WHAT IS CONNECT17?

 CONNECT17 is a two-day event for anyone involved in the planning, organising or running of meetings and events. Whether you’re a CEO, a marketer, a PA or an events industry professional, Connect17 has something for you.

If organising events is what you do, this is an unmissable event to help you plan and enhance your next 12 months of event activity.

THE 2016 STORY

Visitors through the door

Floor Space M2

Exhibitors

Education Sessions

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Download the Programme at a glance

Tuesday 17th October

07:30
Registration in the Concert Hall

08:00 – 13:15
ConnectTALKS – Concert Hall
6 Keynote speakers – see ConnectTALKS

12:30
Registration for ConnectSHOWFLOOR – Main Hall

13:00 – 18:30
ConnectSHOWFLOOR opens – Hall 1 & 2 
A Market Place for Business Exchange and F2F meetings

14:00
Opening Address by Paul Kelly, CEO, Fáilte Ireland – Hall 2 

14:30
Learning Lounges – Hall 2
An intimate setting for learning

18:30
ConnectFEST – Concert Hall
A celebration of Irish entertainment, food and drink

Wednesday 18th October

08:00 – 13:00
ConnectSHOWFLOOR opens – Hall 1 & 2
A market place for business exchange

10:00 – 13:00
ConnectTALKS – Learning Lounges – Hall 2
An intimate setting for learning

MEET

about the unique offerings of Ireland’s meetings and events industry on the ConnectSHOWFLOOR with Ireland’s top industry professionals, and see how you can use meetings and events to power your organisations growth

ConnectSHOWFLOOR

LEARN

by a range of talks from world class keynote speakers at ConnectTALKS which will equip you with the insight and skills to drive your continued professional development

ConnectTALKS

BE INSPIRED

with industry experts and event suppliers through face to face meetings on the showfloor. Expand your network, meet your peers and do business at ConnectFEST

ConnectFEST

CONNECT17 brings together…

Exhibitors

To give you an unmissable opportunity to demonstrate your unique meetings and events offerings and experience to a captive audience of potential international and national buyers.

Exhibitors

Attendees

To give you an experiential and education experience like no other to equip you with the knowledge and skills to inject imagination and creativity into your next meeting or event masterpiece.

Attendees

International Buyers

To give you an insight into Ireland’s culture, music, food, artisan producers, hotels, venues, activity and entertainment providers all in a ‘live’ environment, supported by an educational trip in our amazing country.

International Buyers

CONNECT17 NEWS

The Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh Racecourse

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The Curragh Racecourse The Curragh Racecourse development project is on schedule with the magnificent new facilities due for completion by the end of 2018, in time to launch for the 2019 horse racing season. Designed by Grimshaws, in...

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MEDLEY – Fleet Street East

MEDLEY – Fleet Street East

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Medley Medley is located in the heart of Dublin 2, beside the Westin Dublin Hotel. It has a ground floor and mezzanine with seating for up to 250 guests and standing for 350. This is a stunning private hire and event space. It’s open and airy,...

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Sonja Meekel

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Sonja’s background is experienced and extensive. She started her career as a Design Structural Engineer and developed her career in Consulting Engineering and Project Management. Working for companies such as ABM Europe, White Young Green and Balzar...

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Punchestown – Ireland’s Largest Event Venue

Punchestown – Ireland’s Largest Event Venue

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Punchestown is home to winners both on and off the track! If you are looking for a venue which will inspire success - you have found it. Punchestown spans over 500 acres of the Co. Kildare countryside and its facilities are unique and vast which offer an...

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Meet at the Heart of It, Athlone Ireland

Meet at the Heart of It, Athlone Ireland

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Meet at the Heart of It, Athlone Ireland In the Shadow of Gods, Saints and Kings In the shadow of the Hill of Uisneach, where East meets West and where the majestic River Shannon meets Lough Ree, lies Ireland’s historic great assembly….an ancient meeting place....

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Fiona Brennan

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Fiona Brennan Fiona Brennan is a nationally acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified NLP practitioner is based in central Dublin. She frequently appears in the national media on issues of anxiety, emotional eating and mental health and...

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Meet in Kerry, Ireland

Meet in Kerry, Ireland

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Meet in Kerry, Ireland A spectacular place to meet, inspire, engage and motivate Look no further than Kerry, the jewel in Ireland’s emerald crown. With the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry on its’ doorstep, delegates will experience both...

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CONNECT17 TESTIMONIALS

Bridget Lindquist

"I thought it was well done and very valuable. Very impressive, especially for the first year. There was a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere than at the typical tradeshow. I hope they can keep that aspect going forward. I found new products like the Kildare Village Shopping and Bear Grylls, Ballymaloe Cookery School, etc… that I would not have been aware of without meeting them at Connect 16".
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2017-03-14T11:03:49+00:00

BI Worldwide

"I thought it was well done and very valuable. Very impressive, especially for the first year. There was a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere than at the typical tradeshow. I hope they can keep that aspect going forward. I found new products like the Kildare Village Shopping and Bear Grylls, Ballymaloe Cookery School, etc… that I would not have been aware of without meeting them at Connect 16".

Enniscorthy Chamber

#connect16 What an event, amazing Irish destination memories to be created with the innovative and creative thinkers who showcased yesterday
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2017-03-13T14:17:34+00:00
#connect16 What an event, amazing Irish destination memories to be created with the innovative and creative thinkers who showcased yesterday

Cammie Bridges

One of the things I like about this was the format. We were able to meet in group and then break out and speak to the suppliers that we might be interested in working with and we were able to learn about new suppliers as well as receive updates
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2017-08-31T13:19:35+00:00

US buyer

One of the things I like about this was the format. We were able to meet in group and then break out and speak to the suppliers that we might be interested in working with and we were able to learn about new suppliers as well as receive updates

Jonathan Bradshaw

Connect 17 is a must attend for anyone looking to bring a business event to the island of Ireland. It is an energy filled day, powered with the passion for hospitality that those on the Emerald Isle possess
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2017-08-31T13:19:00+00:00

The Meetology® Lab

Connect 17 is a must attend for anyone looking to bring a business event to the island of Ireland. It is an energy filled day, powered with the passion for hospitality that those on the Emerald Isle possess

Joanne Kerba

Connect16 was much more than what I thought it would be, all of Ireland under one roof, what an amazing opportunity to exchange with all the suppliers! It was well put together, a mix of conversation, visuals, entertainment and tasting. Kudos! I would definitely attend again, but I would also encourage my colleagues to attend in order for them to get to know the country a bit better
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2017-08-31T13:17:56+00:00

Canadian Group

Connect16 was much more than what I thought it would be, all of Ireland under one roof, what an amazing opportunity to exchange with all the suppliers! It was well put together, a mix of conversation, visuals, entertainment and tasting. Kudos! I would definitely attend again, but I would also encourage my colleagues to attend in order for them to get to know the country a bit better

Green Shoes Events

We had a great day yesterday at #connect16. Well organised with great #speakers & #informative sessions. Feeling extra #motivated today!
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2017-03-13T14:21:35+00:00
We had a great day yesterday at #connect16. Well organised with great #speakers & #informative sessions. Feeling extra #motivated today!

Aekta Patel

I just wanted to extend a huge thank you to all of you and your extended team for making my first experience of Dublin/Ireland a memorable one. I can truly say that I’m sold and feel in a much better position to propose Ireland to any clients that are looking for overseas options.
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2017-08-31T13:20:08+00:00

Res2000

I just wanted to extend a huge thank you to all of you and your extended team for making my first experience of Dublin/Ireland a memorable one. I can truly say that I’m sold and feel in a much better position to propose Ireland to any clients that are looking for overseas options.

Deidre Keegan

HUGE #thankyou to all the #connect16 crew today! Ye put on an amazing day #networking #connect16 #athlone.ie #lookingforwardtonectyear
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2017-03-13T14:18:35+00:00
HUGE #thankyou to all the #connect16 crew today! Ye put on an amazing day #networking #connect16 #athlone.ie #lookingforwardtonectyear

Jonathan Bradshaw

At Connect 16 the whole island of Ireland came together to promote it’s exceptional business tourism offering. The passion and belief in what was being showcased by those promoting it was unmistakeable.
Connect Showcase
2017-08-31T13:10:10+00:00

The Meetology® Lab

At Connect 16 the whole island of Ireland came together to promote it’s exceptional business tourism offering. The passion and belief in what was being showcased by those promoting it was unmistakeable.

Custom Ireland

At #connect16 and impressed by the wonderful showcase of #ireland for #meetingprofs #incentiveprofs
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2017-03-13T14:20:22+00:00
At #connect16 and impressed by the wonderful showcase of #ireland for #meetingprofs #incentiveprofs

Jasha Bories

Connect 16 gave me a deep insight to a really large and interesting selection of Irish hotels, event locations and activities. You get so many special offers – inform yourself before, make two to three appointments, but take the time to experience the show and to get to know the culinary and entertaining side of Ireland.
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2017-08-03T16:07:30+00:00

STAGG & FRIENDS

Connect 16 gave me a deep insight to a really large and interesting selection of Irish hotels, event locations and activities. You get so many special offers – inform yourself before, make two to three appointments, but take the time to experience the show and to get to know the culinary and entertaining side of Ireland.

Pádraic Gilligan

Connect16 is not your usual cliquey trade show made up of alickadoos air-kissing, hugging and high fiving each other; rather, it’s a wide-open market square where #eventprofs are inviting all and sundry to come along to see, hear, taste, touch and smell what this magnificent industry does in Ireland and how it can effect transformative change for companies, associations, destinations in and through its unique métier.
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2017-03-13T12:21:14+00:00

Pádraic Gilligan

Connect16 is not your usual cliquey trade show made up of alickadoos air-kissing, hugging and high fiving each other; rather, it’s a wide-open market square where #eventprofs are inviting all and sundry to come along to see, hear, taste, touch and smell what this magnificent industry does in Ireland and how it can effect transformative change for companies, associations, destinations in and through its unique métier.

Jane gray

Over the top impressed with this show. To have just one country highlights and showcased made it so much easier for me as a planner to think about how I would sell this destination. Every single thing was new to me as I was really unaware of almost everything about your country.
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2017-08-31T13:15:14+00:00

Eventus

Over the top impressed with this show. To have just one country highlights and showcased made it so much easier for me as a planner to think about how I would sell this destination. Every single thing was new to me as I was really unaware of almost everything about your country.

Eileen Stevenson

Yesterday was a vibrant, extremely well run event that opened up a lot of great opportunities! Well done to all
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2017-03-13T14:15:40+00:00
Yesterday was a vibrant, extremely well run event that opened up a lot of great opportunities! Well done to all

Mondello Park

We really enjoyed our time at @Connect16_info and well done to all from #meetinkilare, Food, music, entertainment; we had it all! #Connect16
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2017-03-13T12:35:13+00:00
We really enjoyed our time at @Connect16_info and well done to all from #meetinkilare, Food, music, entertainment; we had it all! #Connect16

Meet in Galway

It is hard to believe it has been a week since #connect16 - What a fantastic day and we were thrilled to be part of such a sucessful event.
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2017-03-13T12:22:47+00:00

Meet in Galway

It is hard to believe it has been a week since #connect16 - What a fantastic day and we were thrilled to be part of such a sucessful event.
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Connect17 HQ
The Hyde Building, The Park Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 296 8688, Web: connectshowcase.ie