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The 2023 IAAT Conference

IAAT will hold its Annual Conference in Dublin this November, with the kind support of Fingal County Council. Day 1 will be a day of adventure activities followed by a tourism showcase and networking. Day 2 will then feature talks, panel discussions and an inspirational keynote address. 

When

Tuesday & Wednesday

21st – 22nd November, 2023

Location

Castleknock Hotel, Porterstown Rd, D15 WNR7

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Why should you join this event?

Great Speakers

Be informed and inspired by industry leaders

Networking

Meet industry colleagues to share challenges and opportunities

Collaborations

Build long-term collaborations for long-term success

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Meet our speakers...

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Alice Mansergh

CEO, Tourism Ireland
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David McWilliams

Economist, Writer & Journalist
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John McGrillen

CEO, Tourism Northern Ireland
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Shane Young

Chair, IAAT & Director, Killary Adventure
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Orla Carroll

Director Product Development, Fáilte Ireland
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Pól Ó Conghaile

Travel Editor - Irish Independant
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Andrea Carini

CEO, FareHarbor
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Hugh Flood

Director, Lazy Bike Tours
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Maria Kennedy

Director, Atlantic Sea Kayaking
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Chris Torres

Director, Tourism Marketing Agency
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Jean-Yves Lapeyrere

President, European Confederation for Outdoor Employers
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Gergana Nikolova

Regional Director, Adventure Travel Trade Association
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Alberto Bichi

Executive Director, European Platform for Sports Innovation
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Orla O'Keeffe

Head of Industry Digitalisation, Fáilte Ireland
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Shane O'Doherty

Founder, Howth Adventures
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René Ravenscroft

Co-Founder, Revive North Coast
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Eimear Flanagan

Director, Away A Wee Walk
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John Quinlivan

Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development at Fingal County Council
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Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, V93 V6WF8.30am - 4pm

Adventure Activity Day

<p>Day one of the conference will offer delegates exciting local adventure activity options that showcase the world-class experiences available in Kerry. Lunch will be included in all options.</p>

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Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, V93 V6WF6pm - 9pm

Tourism Showcase & Networking Event

<p>Following a B2B speed networking session, a Showcase will highlight the best of what Kerry has to offer, and it's a brilliant opportunity to meet tour operators, activity providers, agents and other stakeholders from all over Ireland to discuss potential collaborations. There will also be live entertainment on the evening.</p>

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Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, V93 V6WF8am

Talks & Panel Discussions

Wednesday 28th will feature a series of brilliant insights and inspiration from industry leaders through talks and panel discussions. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘People. Process. Place', reflecting the role of the outdoor activity tourism sector in proudly delivering world class access to adventure in a responsible manner, not as users, but as custodians of our natural landscape. The final schedule will be updated here shortly.

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