DCU Announces Free Social Enterprise Conference
DCU Business School invites entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to The Helix at Dublin City University for a free conference on starting your own business and social enterprise, “Get Started 2013”. The event takes place on the 12th February from 2pm - 6pm.
“Get Started 2013” features presentations and panel discussions to inspire, encourage and offer support to budding and existing entrepreneurs. Topics covered at the event will range from building the right time, raising funds and the experiences of Irish entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. Speakers and panellists on the day will include:
- Seán Coughlan (SEI)
- Michael Kelly (GIY, Ireland)
- George Boyle (Fumbally Exchange)
- John fitzsimons (Camara Education)
- Lucy Masterson (Hireland)
- John Dennehy, Zartis
- Gary Leyden (NDRC)
- John Hannon (3060)
- Conor Winders (Redwind Software)
- Aidan Gallagher (Inishtech)
- Anne Butterly (Easydry)
- Pete Connors (Bullet)
- Ciaran Crean (Mikes Garage)
- Gerry Duffy (32 Marathons)
Attendees can register for this free event at http://getstarted.marketinglab.ie/.
“This is the third year of the “Get Started” conference. DCU Business School is delighted to welcome the wider business and social enterprise community to join our students and staff to hear from some of the leading Irish and International entrepreneurs and investers.” says Dr. Theo Lynn, of DCU Business School.
“As Ireland’s University of Enterprise bringing industry into the classroom is an important part of preparing our students for the workplace but also underlining DCU’s role as a knowledge provider and facilitator within the wider business community. This year with the addition of the M.Sc. in Social Enterprise added to the DCU Business School, we are delighted to welcome Social Enterprise Ireland in supporting the event.” says Dr. Theo Lynn. “Get Started” aims to encourage our students to consider developing their innovative ideas and starting their own. “Get Started” is organised by DCU Business School’s outreach project, Techspectations.
This event is free of charge and open to the public, however places however are limited. For more information and to register a place, please visit getstarted.marketinglab.ie.