1. ConneCt
2011
CARton HoUSe
WeDneSDAY
APRIL 6tH

2. ConneCt Connect 2011 is a networking forum,
+ InnoVAte connecting companies with research
expertise at NUI Maynooth and creating
networking opportunities within
the local business community.
At Connect 2011 you can find out how:
- NUI Maynooth can partner with you to develop new
products and help you grow your business
- Agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and local
enterprise boards can help fund and drive this activity
- Universities collaborate with the smallest SME right
up to the largest multinational companies
NUI Maynooth will also showcase its start-up companies
and research expertise, providing an opportunity to find
partners, research collaborators or investors.
We hope you can take the time to join us on Wednesday,
6th April in the premier setting of Carton House for
what promises to be a very engaging morning.
TO REGISTER ONLINE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Please register before 31st March - registration is free.
For further details please contact our office
+3531 708 6589 | commercialisation@nuim.ie | www.commercialisation.nuim.ie

3. Die or Evolve – Redefining a Business
Niall is a Co-founder and a former director of Creganna-
Tactx Medical. He will outline the challenges that the
company faced and how an Irish SME evolved to become a
global leader, now employing over 1,000 worldwide.
Niall Quinn Co-Founder, Creganna
Smart Growth for Ireland
Richard Curran is a well known business journalist.
Richard will discuss how the knowledge economy
fits with Ireland’s overall economic strategy.
Richard Curran Journalist
Starting a High Tech Company
Jennifer is CEO of CereBeo, a new high technology
spin-out based in NUI Maynooth. Former CEO of Berand
Ltd and a lifesciences consultant Jennifer wil speak about
her experience in setting up a technology company.
Jennifer Craig CEO CereBeo
Academic/Industry Collaboration – ICT Perspective
Based in Blanchardstown, Francis is a technical manager with Bell Labs,
the corporate research arm of Alcatel-Lucent. He will speak about the
benefits and challenges of joint industry/university collaborations.
Francis Mullany Alcatel-Lucent
Academic/Industry Collaboration – Pharma Perspective
Richie is a patent attorney with Elan, and head of Intellectual Property
for its drug delivery division – he will give some pointers on industry/
academic collaborations from the industry viewpoint.
Richie Paul Elan
eCommerce in a Traditional Industry
Ciaran is Co-founder and MD of MicksGarage. Ciaran will share
the MicksGarage experience highlighting the key areas required
to build and maintain a successful eCommerce business.
Ciaran Crean MicksGarage

4. ConneCt 2011 Wednesday, 6th April, 2011
Carton House, Maynooth, Co Kildare
SCHeDULe
TIME TOPIC
08:15am Registration & Breakfast
08:45am Keynote Speakers
09:30am Networking/Showcase
10:15am Keynote Speakers
11:00am Networking
11:45pm Keynote Speakers
12:30pm Networking/Showcase
13:00pm Close
TO REGISTER ONLINE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Please register before 31st March - registration is free.
CommentS commercialisation@nuim.ie Tel +3531 7086589
+ qUeStIonS? www.commercialisation.nuim.ie Commercialisation
NUI Maynooth, Co Kildare