The first ever Food Futures 2030 event will take place in the Heritage Killenard on next Wednesday, March 21st.
This exciting trade event will bring food service operators, food producers and buyers together under the one roof.
“If you are thinking of starting a business in the food or hospitality business, join us to hear our exciting speakers, panel discussions and Showcase of Laois food,” say the Connect 2 Laois team who are organising the event.
Registration is essential. Spaces limited. Lunch will be included on the day.
Key note speakers include Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School and Domini Kemp, owner of the ITSA food company and a well-known chef and food columnist.
Registration and networking with tea/coffee
10-10.05am – Opening by John Mulholland, Chief Executive, Laois County Council; Welcome by Padraig Fleming, An Cathaoirleach, Laois County Council
10.05-10.15 – Context and introduction by James Burke, James Burke & Associates
10.15–10.35 – The Future of Food SMEs: Agility, positivity and dealing with the challenges and changes in hospitality by Domini Kemp, ITSA
10.35–10.55 – The Boyne Valley Food Journey: Olivia Duff, Boyne Valley Food Series, Headfort Arms and Fáilte
Ireland Food Champion
10.55–11.15 – Trends from The Thinking House, Bord Bia
Grace Binchy, Insight and Innovation Specialist, Bord Bia
11.15–11.35 – PaddyO’s Cereals, a producer’s perspective on the future of food. Paddy O’Connell, PaddyO’s Granola
11.35–12.00 – Panel discussion: How the role of food will change in the next decade (Domini Kemp, Olivia Duff, Grace Binchy, Paddy O’Connell)
12noon-2pm – Producer Showcase including a lunch of locally produced food
2pm-2.20pm – When nothing goes right, go left – how to stand out in a crowded market place through digital media by Andi Jarvis, Eximo Marketing
2.20pm-2.50pm – Perspectives from the Speciality Retail Sector
Colin Jephson, Director, Ardkeen Quality Food Store
2.50pm-3.20pm – A taste of this place – serving our local and traditional food proudly; Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School
3.20-3.50pm – Q&A Session & Closing Remarks
We look forward to seeing you there. Bookings can be made here.
Further details can be obtained directly from Liz Kennedy, Laois County Council, 086 174 6370 or go here to see more about the day.
