8:50

Welcome from the Chair

9:00

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Growth capital: What is it and why does your business need it?

Understand how growth capital works, what it does, and how it helps your company develop from a small business to something much larger and stronger

9:20

9:50

IPO PANEL:

Is an IPO the way you should go?

10:20

5-MINUTE PITCH

Now is your chance to pitch your growth stage business to the investors in the hall…

10:25

PANEL DISCUSSION:

What are funders after? Understanding equity investments and debt financing

Accessing capital is essential for driving growth, yet, it can be difficult to navigate the process with the myriad of financing options available. Our panel of industry insiders will examine the options for taking your business to the next level.

10:55

5-MINUTE PITCH

Now is your chance to pitch your growth stage business to the investors in the hall…

Expanding your contacts and making the right ones is what this session is all about We’re taking an extended coffee break so that you can make contacts in our intensive Speed Networking session of short, 3-minute mini meetings.

11:55

Welcome back from the Chair

12:00

The legal aspects you need to consider when seeking growth capital

12:20

Leaders Insight:

From a two-man band to a €100m turnover business…

John explains what brought Ergo from printer cartridge recycling 26 years ago, to being a leading Irish IT provider on track to hit the €100m revenue mark

1:40

Welcome back from the Chair

1:45

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Beyond Series A – reaching exponential growth

If you’ve built the foundations for growth and can prove your company’s scalability, you are about to expand a business that’s already working. However, apart from capital, what else can support this growth? How can your fast growth company overcome the hurdles that will inevitably appear as you scale? Can investors provide more than capital support? And, what can founders do to make the most of their investor’s attention?

2:15

Leader’s Insight:

Rising to the top of the tech game

Claire’s company Axonista powers audience engagement for broadcasters through smart devices. She founded Axonista in 2010 and is a digital and future TV enthusiast. We’ll hear her company’s growth story and what she has learned along the way

2:30

PANEL DISCUSSION:

How can you be sure you’re getting a good investment deal?

Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges that any entrepreneur will face. So, once you do get an investor, how can you be sure you’re really getting a good investment deal? Whatever route you choose, you need to recognise a good deal from a bad one to avoid getting burned. Choosing the right partner and establishing the right terms is key to a mutually beneficial deal that will grow your business into a success. Plus, our panel will give their insights on the expectations of growth stage investors and what you need to know before you pitch your growth stage business

3:00

5-MINUTE PITCH

Now is your chance to pitch your growth stage business to the investors in the hall

3:05

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Scale beyond borders – creating and realising value through international growth

Finding new markets for goods and services is critical to maintain a growth trajectory. What are the options for expanding your international reach and reputation? Through complementary acquisitions, a corporate investor? Our panel of entrepreneurs who have done it share their insights

3:40