Exploring the theme of RESPONSIBLE AMBITION you can expect stimulating and insightful discussions, thought provoking conversations, challenging perspectives, and inspiring new ideas in the not to be missed Tourism Conference.

There will be stellar line up of guest speakers including Jon Sopel – British journalist, television presenter, and podcaster and Oliver Callen – Irish satirist and creator of Callan’s Kicks to name but a few. Award-winning Irish journalist and broadcaster, Dearbhail McDonald will again be host. Full Agenda will be posted in the coming weeks.

CONFERENCE AGENDA*

10:00
Welcome by MC & Broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald

10:10
Opening address by ITIC Chair

10:20
Fireside chat with Minister Catherine Martin on policy and priorities

10:45
Keynote speaker: Jon Sopel – Trump, Putin and an uncertain world

11:30
Coffee break

12:00
Dublin: from Medieval to Modern – panel discussion with tourism leaders

12:45
IQ, EQ & MQ in Irish tourism – bespoke research, Conor Kavanagh, Genesis

13:00
Lunch

14:00
Keynote speaker: Oliver Callan

14:30
Can tourism grow and carbon reduce? Panel discussion with Paul Kelly (Fáilte Ireland), Alice Mansergh (Tourism Ireland) and Anne O’Donoghue (Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions)

15:15
AI and Tourism – opportunity or threat

15:45
Wrap up chat with ITIC CEO Eoghan O’Mara Walsh

16:00
Conference concludes