Outline Timetable

Monday, November 3
13.30-18.30	ISBC Registration open
14.00-17.30	ISBC Steering Committee Meeting – Members and invited guests only
Tuesday, November 4
08.00-10.15	Congress Registration + Internet Cafe opens
09.30-10.15	Refreshments on arrival + networking
10.15-12.30	Session 1 - Opening Plenary *The Future for Business Support: what do entrepreneurs want from Business Support?*
12.30-14.00	Lunch
14.00-15.30	Session 2 - Parallel Presentations
	*2a Enterprising Countries, Regions & Cities - the role of SMEs*	*2b Family Business & Transfer of Businesses - doing it right*	*2c Promoting SMEs in Developing Economies*
15.30-16.00	Refreshment Break + Exhibition
16.00-17.30	Session 3 - Parallel Presentations
	*3a SMEs and Economic Impact - Evidence and Policy Responses*	*3b The Green Revolution & Global Climate Change - opportunities or threats for SMEs?*	*3c Promoting SMEs in Emerging & Transition Economies*	**3d Social Entrepreneurs – mainstream or marginal?**
18.30-19.30	Shuttle Bus Service to the Reception at the Odyssey (every 10-15 minutes)
19.00-21.30	Welcome Reception & Networking Buffet - optional extra - admission by ticket only
21.00-22.00	Shuttle Bus Service to Europa Hotel + drop off at nearby hotels
Wednesday, November 5
08.30-10.30	Session 4 - Joint Plenary 1 (with ISBE) *SME Policy & Practice - what have we learnt?*
10.30-11.00	Refreshment Break + Exhibition
11.00-12.30	Session 5 - Joint Plenary 2 (with ISBE) *SME Development Policy - Why do some businesses grow and others do not?*
12.30-14.00	Lunch + Exhibition
14.00-15.30	Session 6 - Parallel Presentations
	*6a Accelerating export performance - from local to global*	*6b Finance for Innovation & Growth - role of angels & venture*	*6c Women's Entrepreneurship - changing the face of business?*
15.30-16.00	Refreshment Break + Exhibition
16.00-17.30	Session 7 - Parallel Presentations
	*7a Innovation in SMEs: the SME challenge and role of supply chains*	*7b Finance for SMEs in Developing Economies*	*7c The Role of Business Associations in supporting SMEs - Part 1*
20.00-01.00	Irish Night at Europa Hotel - optional extra - admission by ticket only
Thursday, November 6
09.00-10.30	Session 8 - Parallel Presentations
	*8a Business and Technology Incubators - conditions for success*	*8b Finance for SMEs in Emerging & Transition Economies*	*8c Young Entrepreneurs - too young to succeed?*
10.30-11.00	Refreshment Break + Exhibition
11.00-13.00	Session 9 - Closing Plenary The Role of Business Associations in supporting SMEs - Part 2
	ISBC SME Policy Declaration
	ISBC 2009 Brisbane - Presentation
13.00-14.00	Lunch + Exhibition
14.00-17.00	Business Visits and Delegate Match-making - optional extra - to be pre-booked
19.30-01.00	Gala Dinner + ISBE Awards - Europa Hotel - optional extra - admission by ticket only