What was the challenge/problem addressed?

How to organise a conference which would represent the island of Ireland even though there are 2 separate countries within the island

How did you solve the problem?

Communicated very early with the Department of Agriculture Staff from Northern Ireland to ensure cooperation from them and an full understanding of the purpose and aims of the conference

What is innovative in your practical case?

Due to the distance involved all organising meetings took place over zoom

What are the success factors in solving the problem?

Set ground rules early and stick to the agreed timetable

Lessons learned

Ensure the chairperson of each section is good on computer technology

What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?

There were 4 main themes to the conference with a member of the advisory team in Mayo presenting/faciliting on each theme

Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?

Yes

Estimated transferability on a scale from 1 to 5

(where 1 is easy and 5 very difficult)

2

For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact 

Hazel Scott

hazel.scott@teagasc.ie

Link to external information

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