Mid-West Lean Network Conference 2025

DATE: 12/11/2025

TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

VENUE: Dromoland Castle Hotel, Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare

 

The Mid-West Lean Network has developed considerably since its formation in November 2016. There are now in excess of 130 member companies in the Network, deriving benefits from the over 49 Lean-focused workshops and 5 conferences held to date.

This year’s theme, “Lean Thinking Across the Organisation – Empowering Every Level” highlights the importance of applying Lean principles not just at the top, but throughout all levels of an organisation. It emphasises building a culture where every employee, from front-line workers to executives, is engaged in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and value creation to drive efficiency and innovation.

Join us at the Mid-West Lean Network Annual Conference as we explore this pivotal question!

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

8.30 am     Registration and Networking

9.00am     Welcome and introductions

9.30am     Transforming Lean Mindsets – Panel Discussion
Panellists
Gerry Cahill, Global Operations Director, PPG Ireland Ltd, Ireland
Pat Foley, CEO and Managing Director, Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon
Kevin Quinn, CEO, CSG
Ann Sheahan, Business Owner/Manager, Entellexi

10.45am     Coffee/Tea Break

11.00am    Bringing Lean to Life: From Vision to Execution – ‘Actual Examples of projects / initiatives’

  • J&J Vision Care
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Ei Electronics

12.15am     Problem Solving Case

12.30am     Lunch and networking

13.30am    Cultivating Mindset & Perspective – Panel Discussion
Panellists
Christine Watson, HR Business Partner, Zimmer Biomet
Goda Zvikaite, Quality Assurance / Design and Compliance Quality. Penn Engineering
Kieran Stack, Plant Manager, Ballygowan Britvic Ireland

14.45am    Keynote Speaker

15.30am    Remarks from Anchor Sponsor

15.45am     Closing Remarks – Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber

 

Fees: including parking, refreshments and lunch.

Member rate €120 (+VAT)

Non Member rate €150 (+VAT) Student rates available as well.

*Please note! Ticket price at the checkout will include 23%  VAT.

Please book online to secure your place.  If you have any questions or would like to place a group booking please contact Lijana via email lkizaite@shannonchamber.ie

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