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EDA Regional Business Forum, Belfast, Wednesday 17 April 2024
Wednesday 17 April 2024, 9:00 am, 3:30 pm

Bringing the NI electrotechnical sector together for a day of valuable insights and information.
Join us where the world’s most famous ocean liners, including Titanic, were painstakingly designed.
Parking at Titanic Hotel
Parking capacity: 520 secure, underground spaces.
Hotel Residents: £15 for 24 hours. On departure, provide your parking ticket to the Hotel reception team to validate for the discounted rate of £15.
Non-residents: £2 for the first hour and £1 for every hour after. Payment can be settled at the kiosk in the car park.
Forum Programme Wednesday 17 April 2024
Titanic Hotel, Queen's Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast TB3 9DT
9.00am Forum opens for Registration, Refreshments and Networking
Welcome and Introductions
Tom Barton
Director of Supplier Relations
Edmundson Electrical Ltd
What's the outlook for wholesalers?
An overview of the NI economy, including the role of the Windsor Framework
Practical customs guidance for businesses in Northern Ireland
11.30am - 11.45am REFRESHMENT BREAK
Green technology and opportunities for wholesalers: the contractors' view
Gary Parker
Head of Technical Standards
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA)
Welcome to the EDATA data pool: free access to high quality product data that saves you time and money
Ian Hunter
Head of Sales and Marketing
Electrium Sales Ltd (A Siemens Company)
How to attract and retain staff
Tom Jones
Channel Partner Director
Kempston Controls
The keys to leading motivation in challenging times
Jo Creed
Director, Facilitator and Trainer
J & S Development Services Ltd
3.30pm FINAL QUESTIONS FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON TEA AND CONTINUED NETWORKING