Smart Move – Mayo Business & Connectivity

Connecting the West of Ireland’s Supply Chain

Date: Friday, 28th March 2025

Time: 9AM – 2PM

Location: Grand National Hotel Ballina, Ballina, Co.Mayo

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Join us at the Grand National Hotel Ballina, Ballina, Co.Mayo for Smart Move: Mayo Business & Connectivity – our networking event for businesses in the West.

Proudly sponsored by Irish Rail and Fleet Transport, this event will provide valuable industry insights, logistics solutions, and connections to help your business grow and compete globally.

Time  Details 
09:00 – 09:15  Registration
09:15  – 9:25 Address: Dara Calleary, TD, Minister for Social Protection
09:30 – 10:15  Assemble & Bus Tour of Irish Rail Freight Yard
Allowing attendees to observe the Train Departure from the bus (safety reasons)
10:15  Bus returns to RSA Venue 
10:30 – 10:40 Registration continuation, Tea/Coffee & short Networking
10:45 – 10:50  Welcome by Ballina Chamber of Commerce Ms. Mary Moyles
10:50 – 10:55  Presentation Irish Exporters Association
11:00 – 11:20  Address: Sean Canney, TD, Minister for Rail, Port, Road & Air
11:20 – 11:35  Presentation
Jim Meade, CEO Irish Rail
11:35 – 11:50  Presentation

John Magee, Head OF Enterprise,Local Enterprise Office

Local Business- Guest speaker
11:50 – 12:05  Global Logistics Update

Howard Knott, Supply Chain and Logistics Expert, Consultant for the IEA 
12:05 – 12:20  Insights on Sustainable Supply Chains

Patrick Daly, Director Principal Consultant, Alba Logistics Consultancy
12:20 – 12:40 

Q&A  
12:40 – 12:55 

Closing comments and thanks
Jarlath Sweeney, Chief Editor Fleet Magazine
13:00 – 14:00  Networking Lunch 

 

 

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