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SUMMARY:ICBE Webinar: Avoiding Leadership Blindspots
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-webinar-avoiding-leadership-blindspots/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
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SUMMARY:Getting out of our own way - Online knowledge session with Fiona Buckley
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/getting-out-of-our-own-way-online-knowledge-session-with-fiona-buckley/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250228T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T183304Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Classroom: Emerging Managers – Personal Effectiveness Program  QQI L5
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/virtual-classroom-emerging-managers-personal-effectiveness-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T111500
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Sharing Forum on Knowledge Management
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-sharing-forum-on-knowledge-management/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session: Resilience through Change
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-resilience-through-change/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20240618T121202Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Conference 2025 - Navigating Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/save-the-date-icbe-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Lyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny\, Paulstown Road\, Lyrath\, Kilkenny\,\, Kilkenny\, R95 F685\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20250319T152657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T090704Z
UID:13306-1744806600-1744808400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:AI for Everyone: Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365 | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ai-for-everyone-exploring-co-pilot-across-office-365-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20241218T154236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T094033Z
UID:12916-1746712800-1746716400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Making Facts & Figures Fascinating 1-hour Masterclass: ICBE Members only
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/making-facts-figures-fascinating-1-hour-masterclass-icbe-members-only/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20230116T134628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T121023Z
UID:8681-1747737000-1747740600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:1-hour Knowledge Session: PowerPoint Productivity Tips NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/powerpoint-productivity-tips-icbe-lunchtime-bite-sized-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20250331T185802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T120734Z
UID:13334-1747913400-1747918800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:MS Visio online training: Create Visually Appealing & Informative Diagrams with Minimal Effort
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ms-visio/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20250519T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T124333Z
UID:13675-1748511900-1748521800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage  to Prevent & Reduce Burnout / ICBE Member-Only Event in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-3-pillars-leaders-can-leverage-to-prevent-reduce-burnout-icbe-member-only-in-person-event-dublin/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20210309T085814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T161554Z
UID:3019-1748862000-1748865600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Data Analytics for Business Support Functions - Start Your Journey (Virtual Classroom)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/data-analytics-start-your-journey/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T151000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20250501T080313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T155055Z
UID:13499-1749551400-1749568200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Power Up\, Scale and Deliver:  HR Process Excellence for Greater Efficiency at UCD
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/power-up-scale-and-deliver-hr-process-excellence-for-greater-efficiency-at-ucd/
LOCATION:UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Lecture Theatre 1)\, Carysfort Avenue\, Blackrock\, Dublin\, A94 XF34\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20250219T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T151720Z
UID:13170-1749637800-1749639600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session: Handling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-handling-conflict-and-giving-constructive-feedback-that-lands-well/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180844
CREATED:20230320T140943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T110023Z
UID:9028-1750240800-1750249800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:From Good to Great: Enhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/from-good-to-great-enhancing-data-visualisation-in-powerpoint/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251002T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250910T161127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T161421Z
UID:14539-1759408200-1759411800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Leading in Chaos – Make Disruption Your Business Partner
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/leading-in-chaos-make-disruption-your-business-partner/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Online Training,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250711T092315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T121507Z
UID:14039-1760434200-1760457600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass | October 14\, 2025 | Book Now
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/presenting-with-powerpoint-masterclass-october-14-2025-book-now/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250523T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155833Z
UID:13713-1760436000-1760439600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Knowledge Session: Critical Soft Skills in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/critical-skills-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250806T161204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T121649Z
UID:14220-1760605200-1760619600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit - Early Career Pathways at Musgrave
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-musgrave-early-career-pathways/
LOCATION:Musgrave Group\,  Kilkock
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251029T151500
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20211123T164118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T090828Z
UID:5676-1761742800-1761750900@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Mentoring and Coaching Skills - Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/mentoring-and-coaching-skills-professional-development-series/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250709T185937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T155849Z
UID:14035-1763478000-1763481600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Members Only: The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce Burnout -- 1-hour Knowledge Session
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-3-pillars-leaders-can-leverage-to-prevent-reduce-burnout-icbe-members-only/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20210417T104614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T161100Z
UID:3544-1770368400-1770399000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Foundation in Professional Coaching Skills - Accredited by ICF
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/certificate-in-professional-coaching-skills-accredited-by-icf/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20250529T093439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T113038Z
UID:13753-1770800400-1770829200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art | February 11th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/presenting-made-brilliant-in-person-course-the-lir-national-academy-of-dramatic-art-thursday-may-1st-available-now-to-book-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20260130T114439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T114601Z
UID:15599-1770901200-1770904800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Training Needs Analysis: The first step to a focused learning plan | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/financial-wellbeing-empowering-employees-for-life-and-performance-free-webinar-copy/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20260105T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T160830Z
UID:15380-1771410600-1771414200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Member-Only Webinar: LEADERS and AI - How Leaders Should Interact with AI
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/1-hour-icbe-member-only-webinar-leaders-and-ai/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20260219T120822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T123006Z
UID:15744-1771488000-1771520400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-to-johnson-johnson-vision-care/
LOCATION:Johnson & Johnson Vision Care  National Technology Park\, Plassey\, Co. Limerick\, V94 N732
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20260105T144124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T182208Z
UID:15389-1772532000-1772535600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Webinar: AI Literacy in Practice - Making AI Understandable\, Usable and Ethical
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-webinar-ai-literacy-in-practice-making-ai-understandable-usable-and-ethical-part-1/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20260106T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T192257Z
UID:15406-1774346400-1774350000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Webinar: Building AI Literacy – Practical Skills and Governance / From Awareness to Action
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-webinar-building-ai-literacy-practical-skills-and-governance-from-awareness-to-action/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260413T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20231215T144413Z
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UID:10954-1776078000-1782306000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Frontline Managers Programme - QQI Level 6 : Virtual classroom
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/frontline-managers-programme-qqi-level-6/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180845
CREATED:20220128T110523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T150921Z
UID:6315-1776938400-1778068800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:CONNECT AT YOUR BEST - Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	ICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating Transformation\nAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet - Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  - Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 - What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	  \n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/connect-at-your-best-professional-development-series-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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