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Ireland

In-person business events worth your time.

A hand-picked schedule of workshops, seminars, conferences and networking across Ireland for SME owners, entrepreneurs and consultants.

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11 events

October 2026

Thu1Oct
Conference

ITIC Tourism Conference 2026 — Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 09:15 – 18:30The Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin
By Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC)

Best suited to tourism and hospitality SME owners and consultants who want to assess demand trends, refine their offering and meet industry partners.

Fri9Oct
Marketing

Digital Marketing Dublin 2026

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 09:00 – 14:00Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, Dublin
By eolas Magazine / bmf Business Services

A useful option for SME owners reviewing their marketing spend: the budget-marketing and search sessions could help prioritise activities that attract customers. Particularly relevant to consultants and small marketing teams.

Paid
€424.35 including VAT; charity rate €239.85 including VAT
Fri9Oct
Innovation

Innovation Summit 2026

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 08:30 – 13:45Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork
By Skillnet Innovation Exchange

A strong fit for SME owners considering productivity improvements or innovation-led growth. The mix of business case studies and investment discussions could help you identify potential technology partners and questions to address before seeking funding.

Paid
Paid tickets advertised; price not verified
Fri9Oct
Business Growth

President's Lunch with Jenny Melia

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 12:00 – 14:00Dexcom Stadium, College Road, Galway
By Galway Chamber

A useful choice for owners considering export markets or expansion who want strategic insight and opportunities to meet the regional business community.

Paid
Members €75 + VAT; non-members €95 + VAT
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Mon12Oct
Entrepreneurship

Ladies Who Launch 2026 Dublin Summit — Funded & Fearless

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 18:00 – 21:00Stripe, One Wilton Park, Dublin 2, Dublin
By Ladies Who Launch

Particularly relevant to founders comparing funding options or looking for ways to reduce routine work through AI. It offers a focused opportunity to meet peers facing similar small-business growth challenges.

Thu15Oct
Productivity

The CIPD Thrive Conference 2026

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 08:30 – 16:30Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin
By CIPD in Ireland

Most useful for SME owners managing growing teams and consultants advising employers. The sessions offer opportunities to examine management habits, employee engagement and work design rather than treating productivity solely as a technology problem.

Paid
€135–€387.45, as listed by CIPD
Tue20Oct
Workshop

Mid-West Lean Network Workshop: Exploring 6S and the Lean Journey at Ei Electronics

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 09:00 – 11:30Centre of Excellence, Ei Electronics, Shannon Industrial Estate, Shannon
By Shannon Chamber / Mid-West Lean Network, with Ei Electronics

Particularly useful for manufacturing SME owners and operations consultants looking for practical approaches to workplace organisation and continuous improvement. The site visit offers a chance to examine these approaches in an operating business.

Wed21Oct
Conference

Future Ready: Driving Competitiveness in a Changing Climate

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 08:30 – 14:30The Rine Hotel, V95 EPF5, Newmarket-on-Fergus
By Shannon Chamber / Mid-West Sustainability Network

Relevant to SMEs supplying larger organisations or bidding for contracts where sustainability credentials matter. The SME case study and procurement discussion could help owners identify practical improvements and strengthen their commercial positioning.

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Wed21Oct
Sales

Wedding Sales Summit 2026

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 09:00 – 17:15Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate Street, Athlone, N37 A8X9, Athlone
By weddingsonline

Especially relevant to photographers, florists, entertainers, planners and independent venues seeking more bookings. The programme addresses responding to price objections without discounting and improving the journey from enquiry to sale.

Paid
€318.57 including VAT (€259 + VAT)
Thu29Oct
Business Growth

Biz Expo 2026

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Stillorgan Road, Dublin
By Biz Expo Ireland

A free way to compare marketing and business-service suppliers while meeting potential customers and partners. Best suited to owners wanting broad growth ideas and commercial contacts rather than an intensive skills workshop.

November 2026

Wed11Nov
Productivity

Mid-West Lean Network Conference 2026: Lean in Support — Supporting Support Functions

Wed 11 Nov 2026 · Time TBCThe Rine Hotel, V95 EPF5, Newmarket-on-Fergus
By Shannon Chamber / Mid-West Lean Network

Useful for SME owners and consultants tackling administrative delays, poor handovers or reactive workflows. The programme offers approaches to improving productivity across office and operational teams.

Paid
Business tickets €123–€184.50 including VAT; student rate €73.80