The ITBA Expo ‘18 will take place at Goffs on 26th & 27th January in partnership with Connolly’s RED MILLS.
This FREE Event is the Only Equine Event of its kind in Ireland, bringing together over 90 exhibitors to present and sell their products and services to thoroughbred enthusiasts, showcasing the latest advances in technology, machinery, veterinary science and equine nutrition.
(click to download map and exhibitor list)
With over 3,500 people expected to attend over the two days, the ITBA Expo ’18 will feature a range of educational and commercial presentations and workshops, with Day 1 focusing on careers and education and Day 2 on technology and innovation.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY – 26th January
10.00 ITBA Expo 2018 & Trade Stands Open
10.15 Irish National Stud Presentation Expo Den
10.45 Connolly’s RED MILLS & Foran Equine Presentation Expo Den
11.15 Equisoft Ltd Presentation Expo Den
12.00 Intervarsity Thoroughbred Challenge Expo Auditorium
13.30 Plus Vital Presentation Expo Den
14.00 TRI Presentation Expo Den
14.30 Tattersalls Ireland Presentation Expo Den
15.00 Future Proofed – Next Generation Seminar Expo Auditorium
16.30 Equilume Presentation Expo Den
17.00 IEC Seminar on Biosecurtiy – Seminar Expo Auditorium
19.00 ‘What if, A Vision for 2028 – Forum Expo Auditorium
SATURDAY – 27th January
09.30 Trade Stands Open
09.45 Bluegrass Presentation Expo Den
10.15 MMG Ireland Presentation Expo Den
10.45 Connolly’s RED MILLS & Foran Equine Presentation Expo Den
11.15 Anlon Nutrition Presentation Expo Den
11.45 Dragons’ Den – Innovation & Technology Expo Auditorium
13.30 bActivate Presentation Expo Den
14.00 Equilux Ltd Presentation Expo Den
14.30 Gain Horse Feeds Presentation Expo Den
15.00 Irish Equine Centre Presentation Expo Den
15.30 Cavalor Presentation Expo Den
16.00 Trade Stands & ITBA Expo 2018 Close
The focus during the day on Friday is education and will feature the InterVarsity Thoroughbred Quiz.
On the Friday evening, there will be two panel presentations in the main Goffs auditorium, the first will be the Next Generation panel and they will be followed by the main panel to discuss, What If, A Vision for 2028, this panel will be about identifying the solutions and stimulating action towards sustaining and growing the Irish Thoroughbred Industry.
Saturday will feature the Dragon’s Den Competition; Sean Gallagher will be the feature judge. The competition will recognise the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of equine businesses across the thoroughbred sector. The competition will test industry leaders of all ages through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability, marketing, targets, route to market channels, scalability and overall business success.
