ICEXTRA
29 JANUARY
BELFAST

 

 

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Join Us at ICEXTRA 2025 – Your Mini ICE Conference Experience in Belfast!

Discover, Learn, and Connect with Corporate Event Leaders in Belfast

Are you part of an in-house corporate event team looking to elevate your skills, network, and share best practices? ICEXTRA 2025, powered by ICE a global community for in-house corporate event planners, is the great place to meet your tribe!  This immersive event is designed to support corporate event creaters, strategists, and marketers across the Island of Ireland and the UK, helping you demonstrate the true value of events to your internal stakeholders.

Whether your focus is on marketing communicationsevent strategy, or logistics, ICEXTRA provides the insights and connections to elevate your event impact.

Event Programme:

10.30-11.00 Registration and ICE Breaker
11.00-11.05

Hello and Welcome

Anita Howard, Founder, ICE

Jenny Walsh, Head of International Sales, ICC Belfast

11.05-11.30

From Career Milestones to the Ultimate Debate — Attendee Value vs. Event Experience
Emma O’Farrell Head of Events & Sponsorship, EY Ireland

Anita Howard, Founder, ICE

11.30-12.25

Campfire Session
During this session there are 4 interactive campfire sessions.  Each session lasts 20 mins and you then move to next campfire of your choice.

CAMPFIRE 1Flexibility and adaptability were key in honouring Magdalenes’ journey
Zoe Freyne, Sponsorship & Events Manager, Grant Thornton Ireland

Zoe will share key takeaways and lessons from the Dublin Honours Magdalenes event, highlighting the importance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating complex logistics, supporting emotional reunions, and coordinating global participation. The event showcased the need for compassion and quick thinking to honour survivors meaningfully and seamlessly.

CAMPFIRE 2 -How to write the best a Creative Brief
Martin McKean, Head of Creative, Film & Animation, DRPG

CAMPFIRE 3 – Creating a Winning Awards Entry
Laurence Ewen
, Lead Generation Manager, Cvent

Jen Parkin, Marketing Manager ICE HUB

CAMPFIRE 4 – TBC

12.25-13.15

The Things I Wish I Knew Then

The unexpected challenges event creators face. This panel shares funny stories and the graceful solutions that saved the day, showcasing resilience, adaptability, and creativity when things go wrong. A must-attend for insights and laughs from industry pros!

Dawn Christie, Global Event Leader

Anita Howard, Founder, ICE

David Kolundzija, Head of Global Events, Hitachi Vantara

Zara Wright, Head of Events, PWC

Zoe Freyne, Sponsorship & Events Manager, Grant Thornton Ireland

Hama Davidson, Event Manager, ICC Belfast

13.15 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

 

Event Details

– Date: 29th January 2025
– Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
– Venue: ICC Belfast, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH

Why Attend?
– Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded in-house corporate event teams and build relationships that last.
 Practical Insights: Gain strategies for standardising ROI and using data visualisation to communicate the impact of events.
– Community Support: Join a supportive network of peers who understand the challenges and rewards of corporate event planning.

Free to attend – share with fellow in-house corporate marketing and event teams.  Secure your place today and take the next step in your event career.

 

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