26/03/2026
Cork Convention Bureau and Visit Cork, proudly hosted our annual flagship showcase Keep Cork Meeting at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this morning.
Now in its 12th year and recognised as the largest meetings expo in the country, the event welcomed 200 attendees and 40 exhibitors, uniting hotels, venues, transport providers, and event specialists from across the region.
The morning was a celebration of Cork’s dynamic business tourism offering and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our industry comes together.
At Cork Convention Bureau, our mission is to support and promote Cork as a top-tier destination for business events. is one of the ways we do this, providing a space for networking, sharing ideas, and highlighting Cork’s growing capacity and ambition in the business events sector.
During the morning, we held Conference Ambassador Clinics, where we connected with individuals and organisations interested in bringing international conferences to Cork. We were delighted to have past and future conference ambassadors, Paul Callanan and Lorraine Bateman from University College Cork, speaking about their experience bringing an international conference to Cork, as well as our colleagues from Fáilte Ireland, Ciara Gallagher and Karen McCarthy, speaking about the supports they can offer.
We would like to extend a special thank you to our guest speakers who shared their invaluable insights on stage this morning with our MC Judie Russell 🎥: John O’Halloran (President of University College Cork); Gerard O’Mahoney, (Chair of Visit Cork); Fiona Collins (Night Time Economy Advisor), Ciara Gallagher (Fáilte Ireland); Ciara Feely (MPI -Meeting Planners International-) and Katherine Fitzpatrick.
We’d like to sincerely thank all of our exhibitors, partners, and attendees who made this morning such a success. Your continued support helps us to champion Cork on the national and international stage.
To find out how Cork Convention Bureau can help you bring your next business event to Cork, visit: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/e3jVnF_u
