The Meath Women in Business and Technology network meet quarterly and the network is open to all Meath Businesswomen.

2024 dates:  Friday 8th March - Wednesday 12th June - Wednesday 18th September -  Wednesday 11th December.

The aim of the Meath Women in Business & Technology network is to foster and encourage women in County Meath to grow in enterprise, entrepreneurship or self-employment and to share their experiences. The initiative seeks to bring business women together, whether they own their own company or play a leading role in one. The network is proudly sponsored by Meta. 


March 2024 - International Women's Day 2024

Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with the Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network.

Networking - Guest Speakers - Spot Prizes - Lunch will be served.

Guest Speakers: 

  • Helen McEntee TD, Minister for Justice.
  • Kym & Lyn from A Sorted Affair, Ashbourne.
  • REGISTER HERE

December 2023 - Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network - 'Empowering Women'

Celebrate Christmas with the Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network.

Networking - Guest Speakers - Spot Prizes - Lunch will be served.

Guest Speakers: 

  • Emma Jane Clarke - Martinstown Lodge
  • Mary Sadlier - Coole Swan
  • REGISTER HERE

September 2023 - Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network - 'Women Health Matters!

Join us for Networking, Lunch & Lively Discussion in the fabulous Station House Hotel, Kilmessan.

  • Date:  Tuesday 12th September - 12-3pm

  • Lunch will be served, with a focus on local produce.

  • REGISTER HERE

Speakers:

  • Penny McGowan, Pink Ribbon Fundraiser
  • Dr. Kate McCann – ENDOC Health Lifestyle Medicine
  • Anna Clarke – Anna Clarke Coaching & Fitness
  • Kate Nugent – Herbalist, Dunboyne Herbs

Guest Speaker

  • Lorraine Keskin – The Gourmet Food Parlor – EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2023

The Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network is a collaboration between County Meath Chamber and Meath Local Enterprise Office,  The network is sponsored by Meta, Clonee Data Centre.


June 2023 - Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network Celebrating 'Women in Tech'

Join us for Summer Lunch, Networking & Fun in the fabulous Station House Hotel, Kilmessan.

  • Date:  Tuesday 13th June - 12-3pm

  • Lunch will be served, with a focus on local produce.

  • REGISTER HERE

Speakers:

  • Marie O'Riordan - Global Director of Public Relations with EML

  • Portia Healy O'Connor - Co Founder & CSO Xelda

The Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network is a collaboration between County Meath Chamber and Meath Local Enterprise Office,  The network is sponsored by Meta, Clonee Data Centre.


March 2023 - Celebrate International Women's Day with the Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network.

Join us for Lunch, Networking & Fun in the fabulous Station House Hotel, Kilmessan.
Date:  Wednesday 8th March - 12-3pm

A 3 course lunch will be served, with a focus on local produce.

Cost per ticket:  €35,00 / Group Bookings Welcome

Speakers:
Suzie O'Neill - AYU Cosmetics
Laura Hora Maher - The Irish Country Home
Leah Cooney - Leah's Holistic Therapies

The Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network is a collaboration between County Meath Chamber and Meath Local Enterprise Office,  The network is sponsored by Meta, Clonee Data Centre.


Join us at Leinster House for a networking trip with guided tour of Leinster House, followed by lunch in the Dáil Restaurant

Bus Departs Navan at 11.30am - Arriving back in Navan at 5.00pm.

Limed tickets available. 

 

Join us on Friday 17th June, 12.30pm for Afternoon Tea in the Main Hall at Slane Castle

Theme:  Influencer Marketing - Meet our 'Royal' Experts

Speakers:  Ruth McGahan - House of Goose & Sarah Rickard - Styled By Sarah Rickard

Registration Fee:  €20 Book Here


In Spring 2022, the Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network focused on 'Digital Innovation & The Power of Marketing'

  • Our speaker panel included kate Scott - CEO & Co-Founder of 'HoloToyz' and Helena Hemeryck - CEO & Co-Founder of 'Chez Emily' Irish Belgian Chocolates.  The event was chaired by Elaine Keogh - Solstice Media Ltd.

  • Sinead Smith - Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services joined us with details on Go Purple Day.

  • You can watch the event back HERE

  • Click HERE for the PR from the event

The Summer meeting of the Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network will meet on Friday 17th June 2022.  The network is open to ALL business women. 

The Meath Women in Biz & Tech Network is a collaboration between County Meath Chamber and Meath LEO.  The network is proudly sponsored by META


In 2021, the Meath Women in Business & Technology network focused on the shift in e-commerce strategies, the role of technology in remote working, managing virtual teams and the importance of technology in making connections and supporting communications.

In March 2021 we fouced on 'How Technology Can Keep Remote Workers Connected'

  • We were joined by an exciting panel of speakers including: Helen McEntee TD Minister for Justice & Valerie Moran eCOMM Merchant Solutions. The event was chaired by Lorraine Murphy Business Coaching & Training
  • You can watch the event back HERE

 

In May 2021 we fouced on 'Re-Wiring How We Work - Building a new Employee Experience'

  • Our panel included: Elaine Mac Mahon, Design Manager, responsible for the Facebook European Data Centre Design Programme (including the design of the Facebook Data Centre in Clonee), Olivia Duff, Director & Co-Owner of The Headfort Arms Hotel Kells. Chaired by Lorraine Murphy Business Coaching & Training
  • You can watch the event back HERE

In October 2021 investigated 'How Transferable Skills Can Drive Your Career, in Sport & Business'

  • Our panel included: Kerrie Leonard, Team Ireland Tokyo '21, Carina Conyngham Slane Estate, Vicky Wall All-Irealnd Champion Ladies LGFA. Chaired by Lorraine Murphy Business Coaching & Training
  • You can watch the event back HERE

A message from the organisers and sponsors.....

Paula McCaul, County Meath Chamber: "I am looking forward to welcoming our Women in Business & Technology network back for 2022 and I am excited to meet the new commers too. Don't be shy, this network is inclusive and open to all!"

Lorna Cooney, Meath Local Enterprise Office: "The local enterprise office is delighted be able a part of this initiative and has always fostered an entrepreneurial spirit amongst business women in the County.  It has never been more important for female entrepreneurs to connect with other like minded individuals and share knowledge and experiences.  Such networking events provide a safe and convenient platform for business women to expand their connections and build valuable relationships."

Aoife Flynn, Community Development Manager at Facebook Clonee Data Centre: "At Meta, we’re committed to supporting women in business, and particularly in tech, for a more diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to support the growth of the Meath Women in Business network to include a “Women in Tech” focus. The experience of this past year has highlighted the importance of technology in all sectors, and we hope our support can help provide resources and tools to help women feel empowered and supported by their peers. We look forward to being part of the Meath “Women in Business and Tech Network” and creating more opportunities for women in Meath to gather and share challenges they face, celebrate achievements, and discuss industry insights.”