Meet England, the official body for meetings and events in England, is extending an invitation to event planners in Ireland to attend a glittering and highly informative networking event. Meet the Cities will give guests the perfect opportunity to find out all they need to know about England’s top city destinations for conferences and events.
The Meet the Cities event takes place at the Bewleys Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin, on 25 September 2008 from 6pm. The evening’s entertainment includes plenty of food and drink, plus a themed game show, designed specifically for professional meetings and events organisers. Competitors need to be bright, enthusiastic, competitive and skilled – and the winner will be treated to a fantastic weekend in London.
The event will also be an unmissable opportunity to meet representatives from England’s most dynamic business cities, who’ll be happy to show off the inspiring venues and unique locations that make England such a big attraction to event planners.
If you’re an event planner who’d like to find out first-hand about all England has to offer, please let us know as soon as possible – and we’ll see you there!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
MCI Ireland organise major Dublin Conference
MCI Ireland & WSAVA Conference Generate Over €7.5m in Visitor Income
This week MCI Ireland will stage the country's largest international conference in 2008 by welcoming to Ireland almost 3000 vets from 86 different countries. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 33rd annual conference will be held in the RDS from August 20-24 and is worth an estimated €7.5m to the Dublin economy.
This gathering of vets is the annual meeting of members of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations(FECAVA). Ireland is the smallest country to host this combined annual congress, with previous locations including Sydney, Bangkok, Vancouver, Amsterdam and London.
Siobhain O'Hare, Director of Conferences at MCI Ireland has said "The choice of Ireland as a host country for such a huge International conference is a positive reflection of the continued attractiveness of Dublin and Ireland as an International conference and events destination despite the current economic climate. Having acquired the business back in June 2004 the MCI team has been working closely with the local organising committee headed up by chairperson, Nicola Neuman and the local scientific committee headed up by Boyd Jones. MCI have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the LOC over the past four years and together have worked extremely hard to make this conference truly exceptional. The Dublin conference program promises to offer something for everyone, with a scientific and social program incorporating the backdrop of beautiful Dublin and its surrounds."
Over the course of four day Dublin conference, 200 lectures will be delivered from 75 top speakers from as far a field as the USA, the UK, Europe and South Africa. Over 120 industry exhibitors will house stands at the event and there will be a dedicated section of the Industries Hall that will host a Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle exhibition where delegates are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference and relax.
The WSAVA 2008 Opening Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st August in the RDS Conference Centre. The dynamic Irish musical group Electric Ceílí will open the Congress with their pure and haunting melodies, evoking the mystique and traditions of Ireland's Celtic heritage. Food and drink will follow, before delegates will be given the opportunity to witness the excitement of live sheepdog trials and a display from the Irish Pony Club in the outdoor areas of the Conference Centre.
The WSAVA 2008 Dinner will take place on Friday 22nd August in the leafy surrounds of University College Dublin campus. The five-course banquet in the O'Reilly Hall will be preceded by a champagne reception in the airy conservatory overlooking the campus lake. The evening will conclude with a performance by "Boogie Nights", Ireland’s Number 1 Party Band, who are guaranteed to get the pulses racing, and the dance floor heaving!
The Traditional Irish Céilí Night will take place on Saturday 23rd August and this will be a party night to remember at WSAVA 2008. The host Dublin venue will be Trinity College Dublin and tickets for the event will include a spread of the finest Irish cuisine, an all-you-can drink bar and a fabulous array of Irish musicians with fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions and bodhráns who are sure to keep the crowd dancing all evening long.
This week MCI Ireland will stage the country's largest international conference in 2008 by welcoming to Ireland almost 3000 vets from 86 different countries. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 33rd annual conference will be held in the RDS from August 20-24 and is worth an estimated €7.5m to the Dublin economy.
This gathering of vets is the annual meeting of members of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations(FECAVA). Ireland is the smallest country to host this combined annual congress, with previous locations including Sydney, Bangkok, Vancouver, Amsterdam and London.
Siobhain O'Hare, Director of Conferences at MCI Ireland has said "The choice of Ireland as a host country for such a huge International conference is a positive reflection of the continued attractiveness of Dublin and Ireland as an International conference and events destination despite the current economic climate. Having acquired the business back in June 2004 the MCI team has been working closely with the local organising committee headed up by chairperson, Nicola Neuman and the local scientific committee headed up by Boyd Jones. MCI have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the LOC over the past four years and together have worked extremely hard to make this conference truly exceptional. The Dublin conference program promises to offer something for everyone, with a scientific and social program incorporating the backdrop of beautiful Dublin and its surrounds."
Over the course of four day Dublin conference, 200 lectures will be delivered from 75 top speakers from as far a field as the USA, the UK, Europe and South Africa. Over 120 industry exhibitors will house stands at the event and there will be a dedicated section of the Industries Hall that will host a Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle exhibition where delegates are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference and relax.
The WSAVA 2008 Opening Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st August in the RDS Conference Centre. The dynamic Irish musical group Electric Ceílí will open the Congress with their pure and haunting melodies, evoking the mystique and traditions of Ireland's Celtic heritage. Food and drink will follow, before delegates will be given the opportunity to witness the excitement of live sheepdog trials and a display from the Irish Pony Club in the outdoor areas of the Conference Centre.
The WSAVA 2008 Dinner will take place on Friday 22nd August in the leafy surrounds of University College Dublin campus. The five-course banquet in the O'Reilly Hall will be preceded by a champagne reception in the airy conservatory overlooking the campus lake. The evening will conclude with a performance by "Boogie Nights", Ireland’s Number 1 Party Band, who are guaranteed to get the pulses racing, and the dance floor heaving!
The Traditional Irish Céilí Night will take place on Saturday 23rd August and this will be a party night to remember at WSAVA 2008. The host Dublin venue will be Trinity College Dublin and tickets for the event will include a spread of the finest Irish cuisine, an all-you-can drink bar and a fabulous array of Irish musicians with fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions and bodhráns who are sure to keep the crowd dancing all evening long.
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