EDA Upcoming Events
EDA Regional Business Forum, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wed 16 May 2018
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For the first time we're bringing the EDA Regional Business Forum to Belfast, so please join us for networking and industry presentations designed to add value to your business.
No cost to attend but booking is essential
Attendance at the Forums is free to EDA members and affiliated members, but registration is essential. Simply click the RSVP button and fill in your details - it only takes a minute.
Download a PDF Forum programme and directions
You'll find the timings and speaker programme below, but you can also download a PDF copy here, including directions.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 10 minutes' drive from the Park Avenue Hotel. If you are driving, there is plenty of free parking at the Hotel.
Your programme
9.30am - 9.50am Registration and refreshments
9.50am - 10am Welcome & Introductions
10am - 10.30am
The Future of Heating in the Connected Low Carbon World
Presenter: Neil Stewart, CEO, Glen Dimplex
10.30am - 11.30am
EDA Update including the latest on education and training, and an opportunity to meet the EDA Apprenticeships Plus team
11.30am - 11.45am Coffee break
11.45am - 12.30pm
Apprenticeships: All your questions answered in a round table format
12.30pm - 1pm
Electrical safety improvements: setting out the impact and opportunity for the wholesaler
Presenter: Chris Pack, Portfolio Manager – Building Electrical Systems, BEAMA
1pm LUNCH
1.30pm - 2.00pm
The Ecommerce Opportunity: 5 things you need to know
Presenter: Christian Hauzar, Ecommerce Specialist, Schneider Electric
2.00pm - 2.30pm
Wake Up! Why human centric lighting gives you an opportunity to upsell to your customers
Presenter: Pat Kelly PhD, Director of Research, Development and Innovation, LED Group ROBUS
2.30pm - 3.00pm
Building intelligence with light
Presenter: Gurpreet Singh, Product Marketing Lead - Professional Lighting, Philips Lighting UK Ltd
3.00pm Summing up, final questions and feedback forms
3.15pm Forum closes
Forum venue
Location: Park Avenue Hotel, 158 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1PB