Inspirational Key Note presentation by Julie O'Brien, Director, RUNDA - Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management Specialist on her top sales tips for success in the hospitality and tourism industry. With more than twenty years senior level experience in the travel and tourism industry, Julie has worked in commercial roles as a tour operator, DMC, conference organiser and hotelier across domestic and international leisure, group an corporate segments. Passionate about the Irish tourism industry, Julie has also worked in an advisory capacity to Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, including the Business Tourism Forum Committee.

Other presentations include:

- 'New Frontiers Programme' - the national entrepreneur development programme funded by Enterprise Ireland. The programme is delivered in Cork by Cork Institute of Technology through the Rubicon Centre, Ireland largest on campus business incubator.

- 'Exxcel Programme' - Focusing on Female Entrepreneurship, this programme is supported by Enterprise Ireland. EXXCEL is a 6-month, part time programme designed for females who have a business idea high growth and export potential.

- ' Trading Online Voucher' administered by Local Enterprise Office. Applicants will be informed of the purpose of the scheme and how best to use and get value from the voucher to support your online trading proposition