Convention Centre Dublin
20 September 2019
CASE STUDY
Conference Organisers planned and implemented the Digital Summit 2019 in the Conference Centre Dublin (CCD) on 20th September on behalf of our client, the Department of the Taoiseach, in conjunction with the Government Data Forum. The Conference explored some of the most fundamental issues connected with digital transformation and will had the following objectives:
Build on Ireland’s reputation as a thought leader in the field of data and digitally-related developments
Promote the Digital Summit as an occasion to advance the debate on how to ensure digital technology delivers benefits for the greatest number of people whilst protecting fundamental rights
Obtain adequate representation amongst attendees so that a diversity of viewpoints is represented.
Deliver a professionally-run event which enhances the prestige of the Irish Government at home and abroad
The Digital Summit was supported by the following partners: Facebook, Google, Microsoft, IDA Ireland, LinkedIn, Arthur Cox, Pinsent Masons, William Fry and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
SNAPSHOT
Tuesday 18th September - Dublin Castle | |
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Wednesday 19th September - Croke Park Hogan Suite | |
Exhibition
Twelve organisations took part in the exhibition. The exhibitors were global companies, Irish start-ups, educational institutions and not-for-profits. As part of our agreement with the client we contacted the exhibitors and sponsors and discussed in detail their goals and expectations. Our Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager was then tasked with ensuring their objectives were met satisfactorily. To further support them we also served all refreshments and lunch in the exhibition area, thus maximising their engagement opportunities.
STATISTICS
Date - 20th September 2019
Venue - the CCD
582 registrations in total
9 Sponsors
12 further Exhibitors
45 Speakers and 11 Chairs
Accommodation booked for delegates and speakers
Welcome Reception with the Taoiseach and post-conference Dinner
The programme included three panel discussion sessions bringing together key influencers in the sector.
The Digital Summit was livestreamed through the dedicated website and available on social media. The proceedings were also available to be viewed throughout the venue. Volunteers from the Department of the Taoiseach were trained prior to the conference and on-hand to assist in the breakout rooms during the workshop sessions.
Tea and coffee were served prior to the conference start, encouraging delegates to register early, ensuring attendance for the Minster’s welcome speech and the opening address from An Taoiseach.
We assembled the conference team, including the AV technicians and venue staff, the evening before the summit and conducted a full run-through of logistics.
KEY OUTCOMES
Increased public profile for the Department of the Taoiseach and for the Government Data Forum
The Taoiseach and senior Government Ministers in attendance
Delegates from across 21 European countries, Canada and the United States of America
Comprehensive programme including
2 ministerial presentations
3 keynote presentations
3 open panel discussions
5 breakout sessions including 16 presentations/discussions
Full live streaming of plenary sessions accessed through a webcast
Use of Slido as interactive platform for delegate involvement, questioning and feedback
Extensive press attendance at all events and key coverage included:
Irish Times
Irish Independent
RTE - TV and Radio
Sky
Irish Tech News
Twitter, Facebook
FEEDBACK
The organisation and content were excellent.
A brilliant event, looking forward to the next one already!
The session on GDPR was very detailed, especially as it appeared towards the end of the event.
Brilliant conference with excellent tech. Well done; the Slido app also worked very well.
Really beneficial conference, content and discussion were excellent, nice to go to a conference where I didn't feel like the speakers were selling something
An excellent event. So well organised. Thank you!
