The 63rd FEIBP Congress will be held September 20-22, 2023, at the Europa Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
SPEAKERS
“The isolated leader” No man is an island
Dorcas Crawford, Conflict Management Consultant, Mediator, Facilitator and TEDx Speaker
Dorcas Crawford is a former lawyer, having spent 34 years in Belfast law firm, Edwards & Co. Solicitors where she was Senior Partner until 2021. Crawford qualified as a mediator in 2008 and in 2015 launched ‘The Better Way’, a specialist conflict management service. She sold her law firm in April 2021, retiring from the law to pursue her passion for helping people to find solutions for conflict through training, facilitation and mediation.
She is well known as a business leader in NI, particularly for her innovative Twitter networking initiative #Belfasthour which became known as one of the most effective online marketing communities for SME’s. She is a regular speaker at business events and conferences.
Crawford is President of Lean In Ireland (2022-23), she is also a committed supporter of Bowel Cancer UK and is an ambassador for Community Foundation NI and NOW Group.
EU Packaging regulations
Emma Trevor of Valpak
We’ll help you become (and stay) compliant. We can help your business meet the requirements of the Packaging Waste, Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment WEEE, and Waste Batteries Regulations, by taking on your legal obligation, checking the accuracy of your data and submitting it to the appropriate environment agency. Joining our scheme can save your business time, resource, and money.
As International Compliance Manager, Trevor oversees a team of account managers and researchers as well as looking after her own accounts. She is responsible for the direction of research and coordinates discussions across Reconomy Group Brands to ensure the most up to date international compliance knowledge and trends.
Talk Overview
- Overview of the waste framework directive and the concept of EPR
- Key similarities and differences between member states
- Overview of labelling (including implementation dates and possibility for digital labelling)
- Eco-modulation overview
- Looking forward – PPWR and any major changes
- Packaging EPR in the USA
- Overview of Valpak’s services
- Q&A
Wednesday | September 20
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Thursday | September 21
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Friday | September 22
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Saturday | September 23
Belfast Activities (Upon Request)
- North coast tour – Via Coast road (£45 + lunch)
- Giant’s Causeway
- Dunluce Castle
- Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
- Carnlough
- Carrickfergus Castle
ADDRESS
Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7APINFORMATION
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9027 1066Email: res@eur.hastingshotels.com
www.europahotelbelfast.com Europa Hotel (https://www.hastingshotels.com/europa-belfast/)
- Single occupancy at €140
- Double occupancy at €160
- Direct flights with USA and other EU countries
- Every 30min bus leaving Airport arriving in the hotel complex
- Connection flights through Heathrow 4/5 flights per day
- 10min taxi to Hotel
- Limited direct connections easyJet and Ryanair move planned for 2023
- 20-25 min taxi to Hotel
Thursday Dinner –
The Ulster Reform Club
THE ULSTER REFORM CLUB IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS, SOCIAL AND DINING CLUB IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The fine Clubhouse, which is a listed building, first opened its doors in 1885 and occupies an enviable position in Royal Avenue, Belfast. Now entering its 130th year the Clubhouse resonates with historical associations and once inside Members and visitors alike quickly realise that they have arrived somewhere special. Tradition is fondly upheld here and we are justly proud of the heritage of the building, decor, art and history.
Dinner in the Old Billiard Room
This area, as its name suggests, was the Club’s Billiard Room from opening in 1885 until 2007. It has now been totally refurbished to accommodate members requirements for larger events and functions. With its unique design, incorporating an ecclesiastical-style ceiling, long Victorian bar, grand fireplaces and unequalled views over Royal Avenue
Strict Dress code – No denims, sportswear or trainers.
Gents – to have a collared shirt and smart suit type jacket – tie no longer mandatory
Ladies – to have smart casual attire
Thursday 21st September –
Partner Program: Ulster Folk Museum/ Culloden Spa
Thursday Morning – Ulster Folk Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of a typical Ulster Town “Ballycultra” which includes authentic period buildings, each one meticulously transported from original locations from around Ulster each with a unique story to tell. Here you’ll find an old-time picture house, post office, corner shop, bank, Churches, houses, cottages to name but a few. Guests will have the opportunity to watch craft demonstrators practice century’s old traditions and crafts that Ulster is famous for and meet historical characters who bring the rich stories of our past alive.
Followed by a hands-on craft session
Led by experienced Craft Demonstrators in the Parochial Hall, 3 craft stations will let you get a hands-on experience in heritage crafts such as willow weaving, traditional printing, corn dolly making or traditional baking
Opportunity to further explore the museum independently
Guests will be provided with visitor maps, and they can further explore the museum, perhaps venturing out to the rural area to see the farm animals and rural farmhouses.
Lunch will be provided in the beautiful Ballycultra Tearooms. The museum gift shop will be open, as will the museum’s newly licensed 19th century pub where you can explore this charming Irish pub and purchase a drink to enjoy in the traditional surroundings of the pub or the adjoining courtyard.
Thursday Afternoon – Culloden
Relax at Northern Ireland’s premier sanctuary for complete body and mind well-being, and an antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. (Positioned next to Ulster Folk Museum)
With luxurious treatment suites, relaxation rooms, a swimming pool, a range of heat experiences, and an extensive selection of therapies on offer, the Spa at Culloden offers the perfect haven to enjoy some time out and pampering in a stress-free and calming environment.
Dress code : casual – bring swimwear for Culloden
Friday Morning – Free to Shop
With the hotel located in the centre of Belfast you are free to explore endless retail opportunity
- St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions and one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland
- Victoria Square is Belfast’s largest shopping centre, topped by an iconic dome. It is home to Frasers, and other luxury brands
- Or take a free tour of Belfast city Hall which is a beautiful Baroque Revival building. Admire their extraordinary plasterwork, hand carved woodwork and hand-woven silk and wool carpets as you pass through these spaces in the footsteps of royalty, presidents and figures of Belfast’s illustrious past.
Friday Afternoon – Belfast City tour
Belfast has historically been a centre for the Irish linen industry, tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding. Enjoy a tour from an open-top red buses covering culture, history, and entertainment. You will see and learn about Belfast’s past and present. From the Wall Murals to the Big Fish Sculpture, passing the prominent architectural landmarks in the city, including the Belfast City Hall, The Grand Opera House, Queen’s University, and Belfast Castle.
Friday Gala Dinner
The iconic Titanic Belfast opened in 2012, one hundred years after the birth of the world’s most famous ship. Evening will Start with THE TITANIC EXPERIENCE. The Titanic Experience is the world’s most authentic retelling of the iconic story.
The self-guided tour extends over nine interactive galleries where you discover the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of the ship, as well as the people and city that made her.
Dinner will be located on the top floors of Titanic Belfast, the suites offer stunning views of the Titanic Slipways and Belfast Lough, where the world-famous liner was designed, built and launched.
The evening will have an urban vibe with a heritage twist.
Dress code – smart (Not black tie)
Optional Saturday Programs
Option 1 – Giants Causeway Tour from Belfast (Including Game of Thrones Film Locations)
Tour Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage site of Giant’s Causeway
- Travel by luxury coach
- Fully guided tour
- Dunluce Castle
- Antrim Coast Road
- The Dark Hedges
Depart Belfast and travel along one of the top 5 scenic drives in the world, the Antrim Coastal Route. First stop on the tour is Carrickfergus Castle which is a Norman castle build in 1177, after 800 years of history the castle still looks incredible today.
After around 45 minutes travelling along the Antrim Coast Road the next stop is Carnlough Harbour for a comfort break. A short walk across the road will reward you with the first film location in Game of Thrones, Carnlough Harbour. The harbor has not changed in hundreds of years and features in many paintings.
Cushendun Village is the next stop of the day where you will be taken to the famous Cushendun Caves. Scotland is only 15 miles across the North Channel and the Mull of Kintyre can be seen on a clear day from here.
As the tour proceeds along the Coastal Road, the next stop is a viewing point sitting above the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. Unfortunately, the bridge is closed for coach tours but the viewpoint has the ideal view.
The Iconic Dark Hedges is next on the itinerary and provides one of the best Instagram opportunities of the day. Fans of Game of Thrones will instantly recognize this as the Kings Road from Game of Thrones. Whether you are a fan of the show or not, these 300-year-old beech trees are an incredible sight. This will be our main lunch stop of the day and you are welcome to eat your pre-packed lunch that you brought with you or we would recommend selecting from a menu and eating at The Dark Hedges Hotel.
The next stop is the highlight of the tour and what you have come to see, the Giant’s Causeway. The Giant’s Causeway has often been described as the 8th wonder of the world, and once you have visited the site you’ll quickly see why. The area consists of around 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcano eruption 60 million years ago. This is one of the world’s great natural attractions although many Irish passionately believe the Causeway was built by the Celtic warrior hero Finn McCool. We will tell you the story and let you decide.
After the Giant’s Causeway the last stop of the day is the new viewpoint above Dunluce Castle. Home to the McQuillan family who built the fortress around 500 years ago. Game of Thrones fans will immediately recognize the House of Greyjoy .One of the most spectacular castle ruins anywhere in the world, Dunluce Castle is located on top of cliffs that collapse into the North Atlantic below. The Castle’s dramatic history of violence, intrigue and rebellion is matched by the scandal and betrayal committed by the Greyjoys in Game of Thrones.
It’s now time to sit back and relax for the journey back to Belfast and to check your phone for all the incredible memories you will take with you.
Option 2 – Belfast Food Tours
On our Secret Food Tour of Belfast, you’ll enjoy some of the best food in Northern Ireland. Your tour starts in front of Belfast City Hall.
During the tour, you will dine on a freshly prepared breakfast with the locals, relax in historic pubs, and enjoy traditional home-cooked Northern Irish dishes. We’ll introduce you to our street art known worldwide.
At the end of your tour, you’ll have sampled some of Northern Ireland’s most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of its local culture and history.
- First, we’ll stop by one cozy Cafe for a warm cup of hot chocolate, a cannoli and a shot of chocolate liquor plus a great explanation from the staff on how everything is done.
- Next, you´ll enjoy a traditional Northern Irish Soda bread with sausage in a wonderful food emporium.
- You will enjoy a freshly caught Oyster opened right in front of you
- We’ll take you to one of Belfast’s oldest pubs – a perfect setting to relax over Irish Stew accompanied with a Guinness and samples of Chocolate Liqueur.
- Your next stop will be at a unique bar where you will be served a great local craft cider paired with a sticky Toffee pudding
- Your next stop will be at a unique bar where you will be served a great local craft beer
- You’ll finish with the best Irish Coffee or Baileys Coffee
- As with all our tours, there’s our delicious Secret Dish.
